About Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is an internationally respected veterinary specialty and emergency hospital founded in 1989. With 14 departments, 58 doctors including 27 board-certified specialists, and over 175 well-educated support staff, GCVS is one of the largest veterinary hospitals in the country. The hospital's mission is to provide specialized care in partnership with the veterinary community, helping families with pets. GCVS offers a wide range of services, including Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency care, with prompt and thorough treatment. The staff is known for being fast to act, sympathetic, caring, and passionate about their work. Patients and their owners have praised the hospital for its excellent care, constant communication, and superior service, especially during health and medical emergencies. Veterinary specialists like Dr. Corbin, Dr. Pierson, Dr. Hudson, Dr. Norton, and Dr. Rodriguez are highly appreciated for their expertise. Visitors feel comfortable and reassured, even during stressful trips, thanks to the staff’s dedication and the quality of care provided. Whether it’s a consultation with Dr. Alla Kerr or a successful surgery on a torn CCL, GCVS's team demonstrates thoroughness and compassion. Overall, GCVS continues to be a trusted place for comprehensive veterinary care.
I could not have had a better experience with Dr. Voie in Dermatology and I put her assistant Jennifer right at the top with her. My cat started loosing fur in April of 2025 due to incessant licking that got worse and worse over the course of the next 8 months. Everything we were instructed to try was not helping and he continued to lose more fur. We were referred to Gulf Coast Veterinary for a derm visit and so far it has been a life saver. Everyone we interacted with was patient and gave great information and explanations. My cat is set up on an allergy med routine that we will continue over the next 6 weeks... so hopefully we see improvement in his fur and a reduction...read full review
Our family is profoundly grateful to everyone at Gulf Coast for the extraordinary care shown to Tonka during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Shen, and Dr. Hanzel—along with the entire veterinary and support staff—treated him with remarkable professionalism, compassion, and dignity. We hold this entire team in the highest regard, and their role in his life will never be forgotten.
Thank you for everything you did for our family and for Tonka.
Dr. Giovanella has been great as well as her staff. Kind and loving with Klaus as he goes for his check ups. Seizures have been completely under control and he is a happy healthy big boy! Thank you for making his yearly check ups so pleasant. He always leaves with a waggin' nubbin' of a tail .