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Animal Wellness Center of Bonita, Dr. Covino

10347 Bonita Beach Rd SE #118, Bonita Springs, FL 34135Lee County

Florida premises permit active since 2011(veterinary premises permit VE4185)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 72 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 67–77 given the evidence#50 of 58 scored vets in Lee County How ranked4.5From 361 ratings across 2 sources4.6 on Google (opens in new tab) (335 reviews)3.5 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (26 reviews)Replies to 85% of Google and Yelp reviews, 1 of 4 negative ones (of 20 read)Down 9 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.60335
Yelp3.5026
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.52. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.25 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.46.
  4. What 15 reviews say about care: −0.15 stars.
  5. Result: 4.31 stars = 72 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Animal Wellness Center of Bonita, Dr. Covino.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Dental cleaning
$1,500
median of 2 mentions, $500 to $2,500
Something else
$1,000
from 1 mention

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 AI

Reviewers provide mixed feedback regarding the clinic, with many praising the medical expertise and caring nature of the primary veterinarian. While several owners report positive experiences with the staff's professionalism, others describe significant inconsistencies in office organization and varying levels of service from different staff members.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise Dr. Covino for being knowledgeable and thorough.
  • Multiple reviewers mention the staff is friendly and caring.
  • Some owners appreciate the clinic's professional atmosphere.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a significant discrepancy in pricing compared to another facility.
  • A reviewer mentioned experiencing disorganized communication regarding medical records.
  • One reviewer reported an unprofessional experience with a different doctor at the practice.

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Oct 25, 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
78% positive, 22% negative, (9) mentions
Treatment results
67% positive, 33% negative, (6) mentions
Explaining options
75% positive, 25% negative, (4) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions

From 15 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Terri Maxwell
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Very caring! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for your kind words! We’re so glad you felt the care and compassion our team strives to provide every patient and… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Erica Freedland
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Would never trust this man with my pet. Said I look like a man and insulted me because I told him everyone uses his pickup line…. Actually insane. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Sol Thairy Gonzalez Flores
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Excelente View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We truly appreciate your kind support and are grateful you chose Animal Wellness Center of Bonita for your… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Vilma Vicente
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Love the office, clean, organized, well staffed and Dr Jo and Susan ( Covino and Brough) are superb! Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, efficient. Trixie and Norton had a great experience. I'll give 6 🌟 View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Shampooch is highly recommended to our clients who desire quality service and excellent results. Vilma, Vicente, thank you for your valued review of AWCB, the… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Taira Rossi
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Staff and vet were All very personable, kind, and caring took wonderful care of my animal. They checked back with me the next day to make sure Millie wasn’t having any reaction to the medication or care she had received. She is now thriving and doing great after her visit from… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that Millie is thriving and doing great! 🐾❤️ Our entire team truly cares about the pets we see… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Laurie Dranginis
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Great Service Friendly People Dogs Loved Them All View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience with our team and that your dogs loved everyone! 🐾 It means a… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Pam Walmsley
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I took my dog in for a dental consultation. I was quoted $2,500 for dental cleaning and 1 tooth extraction. I took her to dr Shaw in Punta Gorda for a second opinion. The same service was quoted at $500. Ludicrous difference. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Joni Sherman
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you for the 5 stars! ⭐️ We appreciate you choosing Animal Wellness Center of Bonita and are so happy to have you and your pet as part of our AWCB family!… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
THOMAS EQUITZ
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Great staff and knowledgeable and cool 😎 Doctor highly recommend him he knows my baby since baby age ❤️ View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means so much to our entire team to know that you feel confident in the care your baby receives. We’re… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
grahamquacker
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2nd visit for vaccines & Heartworm test @ Animal Wellness Center. The staff is wonderful; helpful knowledgeable and most importantly, my dog is relaxed being there. The clinic was very busy but the staff went the extra mile to accommodate everyone. ❤️ View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that your dog feels comfortable and relaxed with us—that truly means the world to our… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
C Poulin
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate your trust in our team to care for your pet. It means a lot to know you had a positive experience and… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
kimberly adams
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Animal Wellness treated my older dog and did an excellent job. They were unsuccessful in getting the vet records from my prior vet and I was informed that the vet would not see my younger dog without getting the records from the prior vet. I offered to hire an attorney out of… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Denise Alves
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Excellent Animal Clinic. They have been taking care of my Ragdoll for 10 yrs plus. Dr. Joe Covino is extremely knowledgable and it up to date on new medical treatments. Highly recommend this clinic and thier services View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your Ragdoll's care for more than 10 years. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are honored to… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Shari Williams
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This clinic is very professional and caring! I recently lost my service Animal and got another dog, that dog went right back to Dr. Covino for a health check. Nothing is ever overlooked with their service. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with both of your dogs. We are very sorry for the loss of your service animal and appreciate the… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Michy
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind rating. It means a great deal to our team, and we look forward to continuing to provide exceptional care for your furry family members.

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