Theresa Schill
Kind, caring, and professional staff made a difficult experience as comfortable as possible. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Gulf Shore Veterinary Specialty Surgery
2011 Englewood Rd, Englewood, FL 34223Sarasota CountyReal Vet Score 86 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 80–92 given the evidence#24 of 44 scored vets in Sarasota County How ranked4.5 from 157 Google ratings (opens in new tab)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 6 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50 | 157 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.50. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.78 from 18 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.57.
- What 18 reviews say about care: +0.08 stars.
- Result: 4.65 stars = 86 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AISeveral reviewers praise the clinic for its professional and compassionate surgical care, specifically noting positive outcomes for complex procedures like TPLO and hip surgeries. The staff is frequently described as supportive and helpful during both the pre-operative phase and post-operative follow-ups.
Often praised
- Highly attentive and caring staff
- Clear communication regarding procedures
- Consistent follow-up calls
Common concerns
- One reviewer reported a lack of guidance regarding physical therapy after surgery
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, (11) mentions
- Treatment results
- 90% positive, 10% negative, (10) mentions
- Explaining options
- 88% positive, 13% negative, (8) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (4) mentions
From 18 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
Reviews
Write a reviewKevin Cronin
Very courteous and got our surgery done in a timely manner. View on Google (opens in new tab)
William Walsh, Jr.
The staff and I at A Pet's Friend Animal Hospital would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Dr.Byron Young and his staff at the Veterinary Surgery Specialty Center in Englewood, Florida. They came to our rescue in helping a young stray cat with a traumatic injury to his lower… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
PAM
Very caring and kind. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Helen Downs
Star rating only, no written review.
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