LOVE this place!
Don't go anywhere else.
Dr. Morgan and the team are caring and awesome.
Was afraid it'll be hard to find a good vet after leaving ours in TX.
We had a very bad experience with another clinic, luckily a neighbor gave us Dr. Morgan's clinic, and we could not ask for better!
Thank you all for the caring service and smile every time we come see you.
Zeev
About Animal Health Center
The Animal Health Center, established by Dr. David Watkins 31 years ago, is a veterinary clinic known for its compassionate care and family atmosphere. His daughter, Dr. Morgan Watkins Tiefenthal, joined the practice in 2015 to continue the tradition of providing top-notch care for Sarasota's pets. The clinic is praised for its empathetic approach, especially during difficult situations such as pet euthanasia, where the staff's sensitivity and genuine sadness are noticeable.
The clinic's team is described as amazing, and they are commended for their knowledge and love for animals. They take their time to understand each pet's issue, as demonstrated when they accurately diagnosed a dog's infected dewclaw, contrasting with a previous experience at an urgent care facility.
The Animal Health Center's facility is clean and attractive, contributing to a positive environment. The clinic's thoughtful gestures, such as sending flowers after a pet's passing, further illustrate their commitment to their clients and their pets. Overall, the Animal Health Center is highly recommended for its exceptional care, skilled staff, and sincere compassion.
Reviews
After years of going to a big-box veterinary office where every change seemed to mean another $1,500 in testing, five days of medication, and then more testing because “bloodwork changes in five days,” I finally decided to try somewhere different.
What a difference.
For the first time in a very long time, I felt heard.
They took the time to explain that my 14-year-old Chihuahua’s food may need to change to a prescription diet. They weren’t trying to sell me expensive products — in fact, they told me to order it myself through Chewy. They prescribed a probiotic I can refill on my own and tummy medication with the simple instruction: if she needs more, call… read full review
For more than 25 years, our pets have been fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Watkins, then Dr. Morgan and recently Dr. Frontz. Everyone at the office is always so kind and helpful. Most recently we had to say goodbye to our 13 year old dog and Dr. Frontz held our hands and stayed by our side through the hardest moments. We are so grateful. Our pets are our family. Thank you for taking such good care of them and us.
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Hours
8AM - 1PM
8AM - 1PM
2:30 - 5:30PM
8AM - 1PM
Good to know
- parking: lot, free
Location
2345 Bee Ridge Road Ste 3, Sarasota, FL 34239
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