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DeSoto Animal Clinic

2910 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205Manatee County

Florida premises permit active since 1985(veterinary premises permit VE1081, responsible vet J A Kanzler)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 93 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 91–95 given the evidence#4 of 21 scored vets in Bradenton How ranked4.6From 633 ratings across 2 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (571 reviews)3.8 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (62 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 5 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.70571
Yelp3.8062
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.61. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 5.00 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.70.
  4. What 12 reviews say about care: +0.12 stars.
  5. Result: 4.82 stars = 93 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for DeSoto Animal Clinic.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Sick or injured
$1,000
from 1 mention

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.

What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

Reviewers frequently describe the clinic as having a compassionate and professional staff that provides thorough explanations during consultations. The facility is noted for its clean environment and calm atmosphere, which some owners find helpful for nervous pets.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise the staff's kindness and compassion
  • Multiple reviewers mention the professionalism of the medical team
  • Reviewers appreciate the thorough communication regarding pet care

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).

Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (6) mentions
Front desk and staff
100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
Treatment results
100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions

From 12 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Chef Timothy Schoonmaker
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Star rating only, no written review.

The Sandstroms
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We just received our signed card and memorabilia for our special cat , Bentley. I don’t normally leave comments,,but Dr. cloud and the staff on duty that day were absolutely amazing - on a very sad day for our family. It’s hard to put into words when you lose someone that has… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Tyson Lease
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My 3-year-old Bengal was on the verge of dying after being poisoned. I first took him to Bradenton Veterinary Hospital, where I was charged over $1,000, only to leave with no more answers than I had before arriving. To make matters worse, my cat's condition had actually… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

jesse hale
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Star rating only, no written review.

Ricardo Lopez
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Star rating only, no written review.

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