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Bell Shoals Animal Hospital

1401 Bell Shoals Rd, Brandon, FL 33511Hillsborough County

Florida premises permit active since 2009(veterinary premises permit VE3843)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 96 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 93–99 given the evidence#1 of 8 scored vets in Brandon How ranked4.9From 196 ratings across 2 sources4.9 on Google (opens in new tab) (173 reviews)4.7 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (23 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.90173
Yelp4.7023
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.88. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.80 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.83.
  4. What 17 reviews say about care: +0.07 stars.
  5. Result: 4.90 stars = 96 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

Several reviewers report a high level of satisfaction with the clinic, frequently praising the professionalism and kindness of the staff. Many owners expressed confidence in the medical expertise provided during their visits.

Often praised

  • Staff are described as kind, attentive, and welcoming
  • Doctors are noted for being thorough and taking time to answer questions
  • Reviewers report a high level of personalized care

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported dissatisfaction with a specific procedure and lack of availability for emergencies

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, (14) mentions
Explaining options
100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions

From 17 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (bellshoalsanimalhospitalbrandon.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Treats
dogscats
Services
dental careemergency care
Payment options
CareCredit
Veterinarians
Kelly Selleck
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Excellent service, the staff was all so kind and helpful. The doctor didn't rush you, she was willing/help with any concerns or questions we had. I'm so glad we found a vet for our newly adopted beagle we can count on and stay with. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Laura Derryberry
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He is very thorough and knowledgeable. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Ginger Summers
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Kind and caring doctors and assistants. You can tell every one of them enjoys being around the animals they are treating. 💯 View on Google (opens in new tab)

Catherine Zielinski
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Star rating only, no written review.

Lana Epperson
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I am thrilled to share my experience I have every time I visit Bell Shoals , Dr John Ligori is the best doctor for my pet. He is very professional, welcome, and friendly. You can feel that he has a lot of skill working with pets. Whole team everyone including Dr John Ligori… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Tegan Mallahan
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I love this place. They take such amazing care of you and your animals. The staff is so kind and caring. They are helpful and always willing to listen to what’s going on and give you the best option and advice. They know who you are and your pet when you call in. The level of… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Amanda Laman
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Best vet in town. My 4 dogs went to Dr Ligori and the staff was the best. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Brad Helman
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Fantastic job at caring for my previous dog and current dog for many years. Great staff, very friendly. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Makayla Wheeldon
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My family has been coming here for 15+ years and I have now with doggies of my own for 5. Dr. Ligori and his staff are the most amazing, kind and caring group and I always leave knowing my dogs are well taken care of. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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Staff is very accommodating, Great customer service. Dr. Ligori is the best. Treats my dogs like family and takes his time answering whatever questions I may have regarding care for my dogs. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Alex Ranger
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Star rating only, no written review.

Keith Miller
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We love Bell Scholls Animal Hospital!! Dr. Legori hires the perfect people who preform top notch customer service from the receptionist Hope, our vet tech Genesis who probed questions about our issues and Dr. Legori who shows his compassion and love for his patients with every… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Allie Hansraj
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Every visit, we’re met with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care for our dog. The entire team is friendly, knowledgeable, and always takes the time to answer our questions. You can truly tell they love what they do. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our dog is in… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Ive Edmondson
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DO NOT GO. They don't do what they say they do. I took my dog to get her teeth cleaned and remove 3 small growths. When I picked her up I noticed the hair in the area was not shaved off and when the stitches came out the growths were still there. They were supposed to clean the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Stacy Dillard
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Dr Ligori and his staff are all so lovely. It is very apparent how much they care about our pets with the high level of care and time they spend. Dr. Ligori has been our family veterinarian for over 15 years and we absolutely love him. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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