North Florida Veterinary Specialists

With owning 4 pets at a time, over the last 19 years, I have had a few experiences with cancer, and internal problems with two of my dogs and one of my kitties. When I asked my vet who would you go to? Who is the best? They recommended Dr Crystal and Dr Schmidt and they were right. I get this feeling that the whole team was invested in making sure my pets got the best care, and were also compassionate with me. I realize they can't save every pet, but I sure feel good about knowing that I've brought my pets to the best.

I've read the other reviews and must say my experience was quite different. Everyone was very positive and extremely helpful. They made sure I knew what was going on and explained everything in terms I could easily understand. My furbaby had to stay overnight and they were extremely pleasant each time I called to check in on him providing me with detailed information. This was an emergency visit and I feel they all cared for much for my animal and they also understood my emotions about my animal. They are extremely expensive but you can't put a price on your animals life as they are part of your family.

Took my dog here for a difficult surgery to heal a fungal infection in his snout. Long story short he's never been the same since. Took over a week to even recover from his anasthesia and still never solved the issue, after weeks of being unclear, rude, and all in all didn't seem to care about my dog. In their defense they said it may not be 100% successful in the first surgery. Two years later I went to a vet in NYC where we moved when he started having the same issues and was told he'd have to undergo surgery yet again. The vet not only hung out with him and me for a while before he surgery to make him comfortable, and then walked me through every phase of the process. Something North Florida did not. He then discussed much more successful treatments and a procedure that North Florida di

This is a specialist veterinary practice in the same building next to the Animal ER. They are affiliated with the Animal ER and will admit your pet for evening and weekend monitoring and care if needed. The front desk is not going to be the same as your regular vet's office in terms of big smiles and fawning over your pet. They seem to be about efficiency and getting your pet back to see the doctor. The person working the front may come across as rude or brusque, I can't tell you what they are thinking, but in my case I didn't take it personally. I had been referred to them in an emergency situation by my regular vet and my pet was seen by the doctor faster than I'd expected. In the heat of trying to figure out what was wrong with my pet Dr. Schmidt was efficient and thorough as my p

Over the years, our dog Rufus received such kind, attentive, specialized care from NFVS. Rufus had multiple illnesses and special needs; Dr. Schmidt and staff did so much to keep Rufus healthy and comfortable. I was always informed of everything, including cost, and Dr. Schmidt was always willing to answer questions/concerns. Compassionate and very helpful!