Last week I took my husky in because she was acting weird. Within 30 minutes of locating the issue, she was in emergency surgery to remove a tumor the size of a football in her abdomen. I later learned that he skipped his lunch break to do the surgery. Last year, I was told my… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Hiawassee Veterinary Clinic
166 Terra Mango Loop, Orlando, FL 32835Orange CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2017(veterinary premises permit VE5154)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.60 | 415 | |
| Yelp | 4.00 | 47 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.54. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.39 from 18 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.50.
- What 13 reviews say about care: −0.03 stars.
- Result: 4.48 stars = 79 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers provide mixed feedback regarding the front desk staff, with some describing them as friendly while one reviewer reports a negative experience. The primary veterinarian receives significant praise for his expertise and communication during both routine care and emergency situations.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the lead veterinarian's knowledge and ability to handle emergencies.
- Multiple reviewers mention the clinic is well-organized and efficient.
Common concerns
- One reviewer reported an unprofessional experience with a receptionist.
Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Nov 5, 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
- 88% positive, 13% negative, (8) mentions
- Treatment results
- 75% positive, 25% negative, (4) mentions
- Explaining options
- 67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions
From 13 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (hiawasseevet.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Treats
- dogscats
- Services
- laser therapysurgeryin-house lab
- Veterinarians
- Dr. Jason PalmFlorida license VM7758, current
Reviews
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the receptionist is incredibly rude and acts like it's a pain to do the job she willingly signed up for lol.. just save your time and money and go somewhere else View on Yelp (opens in new tab)
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