How To Find The Best Vet

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A veterinarian is responsible for your pet’s well-being. As a pet owner, you must ensure your pet receives the best care, so choosing a vet requires careful consideration. Take some time to do proper research before making your decision.

Let’s explore what you should look for in a vet so you can feel confident that your pet will be in good hands.

What Accreditations Do They Have?

Accreditations can easily confirm the competency of the veterinarian you plan to work with. When you are in the process of choosing a good vet, look for an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation. AAHA is the sole organization responsible for acknowledging animal clinics in the U.S. and Canada.

AAHA accreditation indicates that the veterinary practice meets or exceeds quality standards and seeks continuous improvement in all aspects of veterinary medicine. Animal clinics are regularly evaluated in multiple areas to ensure that they uphold AAHA standards.

Get Recommendations

Consulting people you can trust, like friends, family or neighbors, is an excellent way to find a good vet. Talk to them about the animal clinics they use and those they are willing to recommend.

Reviews can also be a source of information about a particular vet you’re looking into. Reading online testimonials can give you a clear picture of a vet’s services or shortcomings to help you make your decision.

Visit The Office Before Your Appointment

For this visit, you should leave your pet at home and use your time at the clinic to ensure it meets your standards. During this time, consider whether the office seems organized and clean and make sure you feel comfortable asking questions to gather more information about the services they offer, their opening hours and emergency provisions they have in place.

Find out everything you can about the clinic, the staff and their procedures. This information will give you insight into whether your pet will receive the care they need there.

Schedule Your Appointment With University Animal Clinic Today

If you’re looking for an excellent vet in Bradenton, Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch, look no further. University Animal Clinic is an accredited AAHA practice passionate about maintaining the highest medical standards for veterinary care.

When you choose us as your pet’s vet, you can rest assured that they will receive care from medical staff dedicated to their health. Schedule an appointment with us today!

What Our Clients Have To Say

I took my galah Rosie for a general physical. The staff and vet took the time to show me (as a new bird owner) how to clip nails and wings and what to look for as far as outward signs of her health.

Susanne Arbagy

I just moved to Florida, and looking for a veterinarian I came across university animal clinic walking around the plaza so I decided to stop in and get information on the veterinarians, the women at the front desk was so kind and caring, I unfortunately forgot her name.

Karen Hulty

Can’t recommend highly enough!!! The staff is extremely friendly and the Vet is energetic and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to! They work with exotic animals which is a plus! We brought our bearded dragon that formed an abscess and they had her all fixed up in 20 minutes!!

Ian Preston

I love Dr. Rill. Our little Cafe had been struggling with an ear infection for almost a year and Dr, Rill never gave up on making her better. I learned so much from him. I love his assistants! They are kind and treat the animals with respect. And, they are kind to us humans as well.

Pet Parent

Great clinic for a ferret! Friendly staff, professional doctor!

VPal

I am, as I have been for a good 20 years, still a satisfied patron of University Animal Clinic. They do their best consistently and take comments to heart and make changes to serve our pets better.

Pet Parent

Thank you to Doctor Simonson, Casey, Dr. Sam and the rest of the team for taking care of Wrangler! You all treated him like a pet of your own and made me feel so comfortable leaving him with you to watch over after such a scary incident. Everyone at your office is so knowledgeable and caring.

Jennifer Tee

Best EVER!!! Dr. Leigh is fantastic!!! I am moving my dog’s care to her. This is after growing up with the same vet (22 years). She spent time with my dog and did a thorough examination. She took time to discuss treatment plans for her arthritis. Dr. Leigh and the techs are so knowledgeable.

Dog Parent

I wasn’t holding my breath that a vet would work hard to help diagnose my leopard gecko. I was wrong. The doctor worked hard to diagnose why our pet lizard stopped eating & ran a battery of tests.

Paulina Testerman

Vets and staff are knowledgeable and efficient. Clean and friendly Vet office. My dog now goes in to see her Vet with out balking.

Sara Little