Large Animal Hospital, UF College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Boss was so kind and compassionate to me when I received distressing news. She was incredibly patient and understanding. I will never forget that. Also, the office staff was so kind and friendly. I truly appreciate how great they were in a crisis.

Front desk receptionist(older lady) on 1/28/21 I was sent to the wrong building by small animal vet clinic and was met with cold answers. Did not let me even finish telling her where I was looking for (which was right next door). She just didn’t want to listen. Basically shooed me away, Very rude not a good example for UF. The staff next door apologized for me having to deal with it.

THIS FACILITY/ UNIVERSITY IS AMAZING !! THEY ARE EXTREMELY FARE ON PRICES AND THE DR'S ARE EXTRAORDINARY AMAZING. DR SMITH PREFORMED A COMPLICATED SURGERY ON MY POT POT BELLIED PIG WILLY. HE HAD AN ABSESS. DR SMITH AND DRnERIK PEREZ ARE ONE OF A KIND. WERE LUCKY TO HAVE THEM HERE AT GAINSVILLE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA !!!.

they helped my goat. i would highly recommend

I , along with my 7 year old straight Egyptian Arabian with a needle phobia, had the best experience imaginable here. Eye injury requiring an SPL for long-term treatment. Initially, I went to Ocala because it's closer and it was getting later in the day. They took him and then refused to treat him due to his not so sunny disposition. They lacked the sedation capabilities (dart gun) and didn't read my horse at all, only upsetting the situation. Thankfully, UF took us the very next day, on short notice and regardless of claims of an ill tempered horse. From receiving to discharge, we were kept together for all except the actual procedure. My horse was calm and agreeable the entire time and was able to come home with me that day. I was provided everything I needed in supplies, instruction and support, to care for my horse; which turned out to be four and a half weeks to full recovery. His eye is now healed and my horse is better mannered with medical treatments and strangers who smell like hospital for the respectful experience he and I both had. Was it expensive, heck yeah! No more than expected, though. There was a team of specialists and experts at work, which is what I came for. No one took advantage of me or the situation and all treatment options and costs were discussed in advance, with my approval. Fortunately, my emergency fund for horse emergencies was right about where it needed to be. Hopefully, we won't have to come back again any time soon! But, if need be, we absolutely will.