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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

Yesterday was our first visit to this clinic. I brought my 6 year old Goffin Cockatoo Chance in for a wellness check and nail trim and also to discuss her ongoing feather plucking issues. Dr. Leigh Samanowitz was Amazing as were all the staff.

Margie Bauer

We’ve always had a great experience at University Animal Clinic. The doctors and team are all very knowledgeable and friendly. They get back to you in a timely manner and work with you when it comes to scheduling appointments.

Natalie Platt

I’m from New Jersey and our dog was hit by a car the day we arrived. The staff at the clinic were amazing. We went to the cliniceget out dog’s stitches out and both JJ (the nurse) and Dr. Sam both sat on the floor to make him feel comfortable.

Lambi Newsham

Dr Sam was very sweet, knowledgable and took the time to explain everything to me. The nurses and front desk staff were wonderful.

Kaila Baziuk

Dr Sam and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and truly care about your pets health and happiness! We wouldn’t trust our babies with any one else.

Sherry O’Neill

Very nice and welcoming entree, king and professional vet and nurse. Thank you very much, I will come back and be happy to recommend you

Simone Lutz

There are several Clinics near me so that say it all! Looking for the best care for your pet go no further. Starting with the Staff they are all caring, have excellent listening skills, and properly follow up and the facility is always clean. Dr.

Stephen Pierannunzi SR

The team at University Animal Clinic is so compassionate and caring, organized and punctual, responsive and appreciated!! Thank you so very much for all of your support and expertise.

Tamara Knapp

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
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