I am very grateful to Dr. Gibson Fernandez for caring for my little dog with such love and concern; he has been my dogs' vet for years—first at another clinic and now at this one—because wherever he goes, my furry girls go too. He is a wonderful doctor and a great human being. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Compassionate Care Animal Clinic
1289 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486Palm Beach CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2013(veterinary premises permit VE4397)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.60 | 102 | |
| Yelp | 4.30 | 21 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.55. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.40 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.52.
- What 18 reviews say about care: −0.06 stars.
- Result: 4.45 stars = 78 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers describe a clinic where many patients receive compassionate and attentive care from a professional team. While most owners report high levels of satisfaction with the staff's demeanor, some individuals reported inconsistent experiences regarding communication and administrative interactions.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the compassionate and patient nature of the medical staff.
- Multiple reviewers mention that doctors take time to explain treatment options clearly.
- Many owners appreciate the attentive care provided for senior pets.
Common concerns
- One reviewer reported a negative experience with phone-based customer service.
- A reviewer noted concerns regarding follow-up communication and limited treatment variety.
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).
- Explaining options
- 63% positive, 38% negative, (8) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (8) mentions
- Front desk and staff
- 88% positive, 13% negative, (8) mentions
- Treatment results
- 67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
From 18 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
Reviews
Write a reviewWe are so grateful for the kindness and care everyone showed our Nana, our 15-year-old Labrador. They were always incredibly attentive and compassionate, adapting her care to make her as comfortable as possible. They also gave us so much support and guidance with her… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
There is no doubt that Dr. Hutson is knowledgeable. Unfortunately, my experience was that follow-up care was lacking and treatment recommendations often seemed limited to medication rather than exploring all options. After appointments, communication was minimal, and I felt like… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Son unos bellos View on Google (opens in new tab)
In June 2026 I took my 11 year old 18 pound cat to Dr Hutson for a routine check to see if she had arthritis. Dr. Hutson took my precious cat in the back room where they take x-rays. She came back out with my cat and said everything looks good that there was only minor arthritis… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
We have a community outdoor cat that we have been caring for for over 10 years. Recently she wasn't eating as well as usual and lost a lot of weight. We took her to Tri County who did blood work and suggested a follow up in a month. A week later she was getting worse and we… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Dr Fernandez is a asses 100% truly love 💕 nice environment View on Google (opens in new tab)
Terrible experience. I called this clinic to get an estimate for neutering my cat, and the woman on the phone was extremely rude, abrupt, and unhelpful. She acted like she didn’t want to answer any questions and provided almost no information or explanation. What made the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Wonderful, lovely staff and Veternarian View on Google (opens in new tab)
Star rating only, no written review.
We are so relieved we found Dr. Hutson and the folks at Compassionate Care. They have provided excellent care for our two cats. They always carefully and clearly explain the medical options available, and are very patient with questions. Most lately, Dr. Hutson helped us solve a… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
THE best Veterinarian and Staff that I've ever seen. Doctor Hutson has assembled a team of knowledgeable, genuine, caring professionals who operate as a Family. And everytime we're there, we feel like we're a part of it. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Dr. Hutson and the team at Compassionate Care Animal Clinic are simply incredible. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely caring – she took her time, explained everything clearly, and treated our little Rosie like family. The clinic is very clean, calm, and welcoming. I… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
A vet that really cares. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Been going there for 15yrs. Compassionate is an understatement. Dr. Hutson is the as is all of the support staff. View on Google (opens in new tab)
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