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Harbourside Animal Hospital

Emergency vet

1112 Channelside Dr Unit 4, Tampa, FL 33602Hillsborough County

Florida premises permit active since 2014(veterinary premises permit VE4527)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 73 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 64–82 given the evidence#36 of 45 scored vets in Tampa How ranked4.3From 97 ratings across 2 sources4.4 on Google (opens in new tab) (81 reviews)3.6 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (16 reviews)Replies to 100% of Google and Yelp reviews, 3 of 3 negative ones (of 20 read)Down 6 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.4081
Yelp3.6016
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.27. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.64 from 11 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.39.
  4. What 15 reviews say about care: −0.07 stars.
  5. Result: 4.32 stars = 73 / 100. Based on a fair number of ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Harbourside Animal Hospital.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Sick or injured
$4,000
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

Many reviewers praise the clinic for its compassionate care, attentive staff, and consistent communication with pet owners. While the majority of feedback is highly positive regarding the medical team's demeanor, a small number of owners reported negative experiences regarding front desk interactions and perceived pressure regarding diagnostic costs.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers mention the high level of compassion and attentiveness from the primary doctors and technicians.
  • Multiple reviews highlight that the staff are helpful in answering questions and providing clear guidance.
  • Several pet owners report that their pets appear comfortable and happy during visits.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a negative experience with front desk staff and wait times.
  • Two reviewers expressed concerns regarding perceived pressure to undergo expensive testing for potential conditions.

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
82% positive, 18% negative, (11) mentions
Explaining options
75% positive, 25% negative, (8) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (6) 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 (harboursidevet.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Treats
dogscatssmall mammals
Services
wellness examsvaccinesdental caresurgeryspay and neuterx-raysultrasoundin-house labemergency careboardinggroomingacupuncturemicrochipping
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8 am to 5 pm Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday – Closed
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