Big Paws Animal Hospital

7341 University Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202Manatee County

Florida premises permit active since 2020(veterinary premises permit VE5886)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

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Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 49–68 given the evidence#31 of 32 scored vets in Manatee County How rankedBottom 10%4.0From 129 ratings across 2 sources4.2 on Google (116 reviews)2.7 on Yelp (13 reviews)Down 6 points since September 2026

How this score was calculated

Ratings from	Avg	Count
Google	4.20	116
Yelp	2.70	13

Star ratings, weighted: 4.05. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.12.
What 1 review say about care: −0.15 stars.
Result: 3.96 stars = 58 / 100. Based on many ratings.

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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Big Paws Animal Hospital.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Sick or injured: $707

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.

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Scott Allshouse

From GoogleAug 17, 2026

We've been going to Big Paws for over 5 years. We recently took one of our dogs there for a urinary tract infection and some itchy ears. The bill was $707!!! They insist on doing lots of tests, many of which are unnecessary and overpriced. We will be looking for a new vet. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We are disappointed that your last visit was not as expected. Unfortunately, your dog’s chronic condition is not a simple urinary tract infection and… Read it on Google

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