Tim Holtsclaw
Everyone is very nice and professional from the moment you walk in. Dr. Carrier is amazing, couldn't be happier! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Care Animal Clinic
2030 Edgewood Dr S, Lakeland, FL 33803Polk CountyFlorida premises permit active since 1985(veterinary premises permit VE1111, responsible vet James D. Carrier)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 89 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 86–93 given the evidence#6 of 28 scored vets in Lakeland How ranked4.6From 287 ratings across 2 sources4.6 on Google (opens in new tab) (264 reviews)4.2 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (23 reviews)Up 4 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.60 | 264 | |
| Yelp | 4.20 | 23 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.57. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 5.00 from 5 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.67.
- What 4 reviews say about care: +0.07 stars.
- Result: 4.74 stars = 89 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers frequently describe the clinic as professional and welcoming, highlighting a compassionate approach during difficult procedures. Multiple owners expressed high satisfaction with both the medical staff's expertise and the front-desk team's helpfulness.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the doctors for being knowledgeable and thorough.
- Multiple reviewers mention the kindness and compassion shown during euthanasia.
- Reviewers frequently describe the support staff as friendly and welcoming.
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, (3) mentions
From 4 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (careanimalclinicfl.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Payment options
- CareCredit
- Veterinarians
- Dr. Chris Carrier
Reviews
Write a reviewTracy Bohannon
We first found Dr. Chris when our German Shepherd had to be euthanized. He came out to our home and was able to do it there. He was so kind and compassionate and he made an awful dsy more bearable. My husband and I decided that if we got another dog, we would be going… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Leah Youmans
Earlier today we had to put down our 13 year old dog. Everyone was very kind and the whole process wasn't rushed. Would recommend. Thank you all View on Google (opens in new tab)
Dorothy Hostetler
Star rating only, no written review.
Chuck Wenzel
We took our cat to the Clinic for a Wellness Exam and his shots, this was our first visit to the Clinic and I have to say, " Very Impressed " by far !!!! I was referred to your Clinic by a Co worker and I had stopped in to see if you were excepting New patients and immediately… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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