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

Brought my baby ferret here, Dr. Sam was awesome about letting me ask all of my questions and giving me direct answers (really bothers me when we see a vet for our cats and can’t get clear answers).

Katie Martin

The staff and doctors were extremely helpful and kind. I feel confident in their ability to diagnose and treat my puppies. I’m so thankful they were referred to me by a friend.

Patty Sisson

Most caring and helpful Vet ever. The staff are amazing and are so wonderful with all pets. They take amazing care of my two fur babies. I wouldn’t trust my two pups with anyone else. You can really tell how much the love animals.

Jean Hamilton

By far the best vet I have ever been to! We just moved to the area and by some horrible chance had two pet emergencies in our first month with my pets, Moose and Thor. Not only did they get us in same day..

Joe R

Incredibly grateful to the staff of University Animal Clinic. We have been a customer for over 20 years. They were able to take care of our dog Duke today for an unscheduled appointment for UTI. Couldn’t imagine going to anybody else.

Ellen Wolak

Very welcoming right from the moment I made the first appointment. Due to the COVID virus, I could not go in with my cat to see the vet but she called me and we had a great conversation. They took some blood and a few days later the vet called me with the results.

Cara Pabis

Awesome reptile vet! I thought there was a problem with my bearded dragon so I made an app to bring him in. Dr. Sara was knowledgeable, professional, and down to earth. UAC is clean and doesn’t smell like urine whatsoever. I love coming here and will continue to bring my pets here.

Tresha Keener

This was Tanks first visit and will be his only vet from now on!!! They were helpful, informative and friendly!! Thanks to everyone who works there!!! Tank had a great experience!

Dean Gibson

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