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Furry Friends Veterinary Center

4525 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762Pinellas County

Florida premises permit active since 2020(veterinary premises permit VE5994)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 84 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 79–89 given the evidence#12 of 17 scored vets in Clearwater How ranked4.8From 223 ratings across 2 sources4.8 on Google (opens in new tab) (212 reviews)4.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (11 reviews)Replies to 48% of Google and Yelp reviews, 3 of 3 negative ones (of 21 read)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.80212
Yelp4.3011
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.78. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.43 from 21 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.68.
  4. What 15 reviews say about care: −0.07 stars.
  5. Result: 4.60 stars = 84 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Furry Friends Veterinary Center.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$500
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 generally report a high level of satisfaction with the clinic, frequently praising the staff's compassionate attitude toward pets. However, there are conflicting reports regarding billing practices and specific procedural protocols.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise the staff for being friendly, patient, and welcoming.
  • Multiple owners report that the team treats pets with genuine care and affection.
  • Reviewers mention that the clinic provides thorough information during consultations.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported issues regarding billing transparency and disputes over refunds.
  • A reviewer expressed frustration over specific medical protocols and perceived price gouging.

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
90% positive, 10% negative, (10) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (6) mentions
Explaining options
60% positive, 40% negative, (5) mentions
Cost and billing
67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions
Treatment results
33% positive, 67% negative, (3) mentions

From 15 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (furryfriendsvets.com), checked Oct 11, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Treats
dogscats
Services
wellness examsvaccinessurgeryx-rays
Veterinarians
  • Dr. Maedel
Nicole Rozycki
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Absolutely the best in Pinellas county/ Florida. I have been taking all my babies to Furry Friends for a few years and they are absolutely Incredible! Dr Maedel and Dr Volkers are so kind, caring and honest and truly go above and beyond to help and give the best care! All of the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank so you much for your kind review! We love your beagle squad!
Maia Collins
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Came here with my newly adopted rescue and they were super helpful and friendly. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thanks for the wonderful review!
Melissa Aleman
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thanks so much for the review!
Nina Poncia
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My cat Molly and I would like to say thank you for taking such good care of Molly. I was nervous taking her to her first visit and didn’t know what to expect. I was amazed at the patience and adoration they showed Molly. Dr. Maedel got right on the floor and won Molly over. I… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thanks so much for the awesome review! Molly IS a celebrity!
Zachary Rowley
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Do not. I repeat. Do not bring your animals here. It's a money pit. You spend $400,600 every visit and then whenever your dog really needs to get in they tell you she's not welcome back anymore because they have treated her for allergies four different times and never once have… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We do not tolerate abusive behavior towards our team. This person yelled at our receptionist and hung up on her. We provided medical records and terminated all… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
jamee kemp
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thanks for the wonderful review!

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