Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS)
Emergency vet
2300 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119Volusia CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2023(veterinary premises permit VE6796)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Florida premises permit active since 2026(veterinary premises permit VE7363)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50 | 144 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.50. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.63 from 43 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.54.
- What 40 reviews say about care: +0.01 stars.
- Result: 4.55 stars = 82 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What people paid
Amounts pet owners reported for Allied Veterinary Specialists (AVS).
Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews
- Emergency visit
- $4,000
As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers frequently praise the clinic for its high level of compassion, professionalism, and thorough communication during both routine procedures and emergency surgeries. While many owners report exceptional care from specific doctors and staff members, some reviewers expressed concerns regarding high costs and inconsistent experiences with certain providers.
Often praised
- Highly compassionate and empathetic staff
- Excellent surgical outcomes and skilled specialists
- Clear communication and frequent updates for owners
Common concerns
- High cost of services
- Inconsistent quality of care between different doctors
- Long wait times in some instances
Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Oct 27, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.
What reviews mention
Each review is read for the topics it talks about. Bars show how many of those mentions were positive (green, from the left) or negative (red, from the right).
- Front desk and staff
- 92% positive, 4% negative, (25) mentions
- Treatment results
- 90% positive, 10% negative, (21) mentions
- Explaining options
- 94% positive, 0% negative, (17) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (13) mentions
- Wait times and booking
- 63% positive, 25% negative, (8) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 80% positive, 20% negative, (5) mentions
- Cost and billing
- 25% positive, 75% negative, (4) mentions
From 40 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (alliedveterinaryspecialists.com), checked Oct 25, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Services
- surgeryx-raysultrasoundin-house lab
- Veterinarians
- Carlos L. Aragon, DVM, DACVSFlorida license VM11324, current
- Brad Mackenzie, DVM, DACVS
- Erika Sikina, DVM, MPH, DACVECC
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