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Gainesville Animal Hospital

2838 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609Alachua County

Florida premises permit active since 1983(veterinary premises permit VE885, responsible vet John H. Sameck)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 77 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 73–82 given the evidence#12 of 15 scored vets in Gainesville How ranked4.3From 346 ratings across 2 sources4.4 on Google (opens in new tab) (322 reviews)3.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (24 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.40322
Yelp3.3024
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.32. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.60 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.40.
  4. What 12 reviews say about care: +0.03 stars.
  5. Result: 4.43 stars = 77 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What pet owners say

Summary written by AI

Reviewers generally describe the clinic as having a kind and professional staff that provides attentive care for various types of pets. The facility accepts walk-ins and is noted for its ability to handle different pet temperaments.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise the kindness and professionalism of the staff.
  • Multiple reviewers mention the clinic's willingness to see walk-in patients.
  • Reviewers appreciate that doctors take time to explain medical information.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer expressed concerns regarding the clinic's focus on profit over pet welfare.

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, (7) mentions
Explaining options
100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
Wait times and booking
75% positive, 25% negative, (4) mentions
Cost and billing
67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions

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

Angela Hillebrand
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What's wrong with it?

The staff was amazing 🤩 when most other vets have turned us away because our pocket bully is mouthy at Gainesville Animal Hospital East they didn't judge our girl cuz of the way she looked they still gave her a chance and her visit went amazing!!! Gordita didnt have to be… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

William Ray
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What's wrong with it?

They dont take appointments but most of the time there is little wait. Friendly folks and when appropriate the Doc spends time with you to explain things. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Elizabeth Smith
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

Mary Newman
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What's wrong with it?

Very kind Doctor & the nurses Very kind to my Roscoe young man helped he walked him in & out… View on Google (opens in new tab)

Cole Reiner
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What's wrong with it?

Their main priority is profit. Second is maybe your pets welfare, but most likely it’s also profit. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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