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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.

Ted Van Patten
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Star rating only, no written review.

Peter Haight
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Star rating only, no written review.

Janine Parrott
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Wonderful, caring staff. Had to have our 22 year old dog Roxy put to sleep today. Very professional and caring. 🌈🐾 View on Google (opens in new tab)

Richard Collins
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Star rating only, no written review.

Michael Dunn
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Star rating only, no written review.

Kinuye Volkov
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Star rating only, no written review.

jill newman
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Fantastic place! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Jackie Grosser
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This place is wonderful. The entire staff is so caring and patient. We see Dr. Klaunch for our dog Daisy, he is amazing. He takes his time to explain everything thoroughly and answers any questions you may have. You can tell he truly cares. I highly recommend DeSoto Animal… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Mandy Fjerstad
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Just love this place! View on Google (opens in new tab)

melissa Oves
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Dr. Claunch recently treated our very ill dog and he was awesome. He went way above and beyond for our girl. The most wonderful thing was that Dr. Claunch genuinely cared about us and our girl. He was not merely doing his job, his concern was obvious. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Leyanet Valiente
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A few days ago my dog Mila was very sick thank you in that spectacular clinic my dog could survive if I could give her 100 stars thank you very much to everyone View on Google (opens in new tab)

Timothy and Lee Ann Knapp
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Excellent, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend. View on Google (opens in new tab)

David Ridings
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Took my dog in right away. Treated her good prices. My new veterinary! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Haley Boshears
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This place has been the most wonderful facility to bring my pets to over the years. Their staff is kind, everyone is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and I know when I leave my babies they are in the best hands. The place is always immaculately clean, and it's never… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Rose Witters
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So incredibly grateful that they were available on Sunday morning when my baby Moose decided it was his time. They were kind, compassionate, and loving. They allowed us all the time we needed and treated him so kindly. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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