Jim
Great staff. Understanding people that actually care about your pet. Never went there before but they jumped into action with our emergency situation. Now they’ll get all my business. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Bay Road Animal Hospital
1712 Bay Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239Sarasota CountyFlorida premises permit active since 1980(veterinary premises permit VE232, responsible vet David J. Smith)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 95 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 93–97 given the evidence#3 of 22 scored vets in Sarasota How rankedTop 10%4.7From 430 ratings across 2 sources4.8 on Google (opens in new tab) (364 reviews)4.0 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (66 reviews)Replies to 5% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 3 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.80 | 364 | |
| Yelp | 4.00 | 66 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.68. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 5.00 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.75.
- What 15 reviews say about care: +0.13 stars.
- Result: 4.88 stars = 95 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers frequently describe the clinic as a professional and welcoming environment where the staff is noted for being knowledgeable and caring. Several reviewers highlight the facility's ability to handle urgent situations efficiently.
Often praised
- Staff are described as friendly, attentive, and thorough
- Prompt response and care during emergency situations
- Clear communication regarding treatment plans and updates
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
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (11) mentions
- Explaining options
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (6) mentions
- Treatment results
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
- Wait times and booking
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (4) mentions
From 15 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
Reviews
Write a reviewJim Buldo
Lilly, Our 6 month old 10 lb female Yorkie Tzugot into a nebulizer vial which contained steroids. The staff there gets 10 stars. Quick service because it’s poisonous to dogs. They explained everything to us as things changed due to her heartbeat reaching 250. Today Lilly is… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Shonnda M
These guys and especially Dr. Rosenberry are Godsend...! They have been so helpful in helping to keep my emotional support dog Daisy going through some very difficult times!! Daisy and I can't thank them enough for everything they do!!! View on Google (opens in new tab)
A G-P
This was my first time at this Vet. I must say the facility was well run! Very Efficient! The Facility was clean both inside and out. The staff were considerate and accomodating. Highly recommended for all you pet needs. . View on Google (opens in new tab)
leslie barr
Star rating only, no written review.
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