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LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital Cooper City

9410 Stirling Rd, Cooper City, FL 33024Broward County

Florida premises permit active since 1991(veterinary premises permit VE1812, held by Animal Medical Center At Cooper City, responsible vet Dvm Murray P Deckelbaum)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 19 out of 100Real Vet ScorePoorLikely 18–20 given the evidence#119 of 120 scored vets in Broward County How rankedBottom 10%3.3From 1,605 ratings across 2 sources3.4 on Google (opens in new tab) (1,190 reviews)2.9 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (415 reviews)Replies to 71% of Google and Yelp reviews, 3 of 9 negative ones (of 21 read)Down 16 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google3.401,190
Yelp2.90415
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 3.27. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 3.33 from 21 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 3.30.
  4. What 18 reviews say about care: −0.40 stars.
  5. Result: 2.90 stars = 19 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital Cooper City.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$1,200
median of 3 mentions, $467 to $10,000
Sick or injured
$1,500
median of 2 mentions, $1,000 to $2,000

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 report highly polarized experiences regarding the quality of medical care and staff interactions at this facility. While some owners praise the clinical expertise and compassionate bedside manner, others express significant frustration with communication and administrative service.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers describe the medical team as highly skilled, professional, and empathetic.
  • Multiple owners praised the staff for providing high-quality care during complex surgeries and emergency situations.
  • Some reviewers noted that the staff provided thoughtful gestures and compassionate communication.

Common concerns

  • Several reviewers report significant issues with front desk professionalism and customer service.
  • Multiple reviewers expressed frustration regarding high costs associated with treatments and testing.
  • Several reviewers reported concerns regarding inconsistent communication or lack of clear diagnoses from the medical staff.

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.

Certifications from professional bodies

From professional directories, as they list this address. Directories are opt-in, so a missing credential means nothing either way.

  • Certified emergency and critical care facility, Level II, by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (certificate valid through January 2028). Level II: open for emergencies 24/7.Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)

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
50% positive, 50% negative, (10) mentions
Explaining options
22% positive, 78% negative, (9) mentions
Treatment results
56% positive, 44% negative, (9) mentions
Gentle with pets
80% positive, 20% negative, (5) mentions
Cost and billing
25% positive, 75% negative, (4) mentions

From 18 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Joseph Bonanno
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Think twice before trusting them with your pet’s life. I strongly advise against bringing your pet here. They performed procedures without obtaining my approval first. A specialist named Chris attempted to take a urine sample from my dog without asking for my consent, and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Henyerberth Villalobos
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They gave me an incorrect diagnosis for my pet, who sadly passed away just days later. What made the experience even worse was the lack of care, empathy, and responsiveness when I tried to address what had happened. It was an extremely painful situation, and I felt that my… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Susandungueo
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worst place to take your pets. they dont even know what theyre doing. theyll tell you your pet is good but your pet will die days after!! BE CAREFUL AND DONT TAKE YOUR PETS TO THIS PLACE!!!! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Manuel José Escotet Rodriguez
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La experiencia fue excelente. Una atención inmejorable y de mucha calidad humana en especial con el personal latino. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: ¡Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras! ❤️ Nos alegra saber que tuvo una excelente experiencia. Nuestro equipo está comprometido con brindar una atención de… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Jessica B (JB)
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The team at LeadER in Cooper City is amazing beyond word… They are empathetic, friendly, warm & they love your fur-baby just as much as you do… it’s truly a blessing to have them caring for my senior dog. Their expertise & professionalism helps guide me to feel comfortable in my… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your heartfelt review! ❤️ Dr. Daubs and our entire team are honored to care for your precious fur-baby. We truly appreciate your trust and are… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Susan Raye
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you for the wonderful 5-star rating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re grateful for your trust and support. Providing excellent service is always our priority, and we’re… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Don Brophy
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and support. It means a lot to our team to know you had a great experience… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Christine Onativia
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I was referred to this place from my original vet. It has been a money vacuum... text test and more test... after $2000++ later they still want to do more tests but yet to treat my Dog with nothing... Stay away go any where else. I should have listened to the customer in the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your feedback. Our priority is providing thorough evaluations and recommending care based on each pet’s individual needs. Please contact… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
amanda colongo
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I have known Dr Horgan for years and am so blown away by this office and everyone that works there. We have been going to a different clinic but as soon as things got serious with our dog we switched vet offices and will now never go anywhere else. My dog has had 2 major… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for trusting us with Tito’s care! We’re so grateful for your kind words about Dr. Horgan and our entire team… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
somirealestate
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Kind, caring, compassionate and they communicated thoroughly. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for your kind words about our team! We’re glad you felt cared for and well-informed throughout your experience. We understand cost is an important… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Melissa C
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We took our senior dog (Hemi) here to get cremated after she passed away in her sleep and they mailed us a thoughtful hand written card and it meant so much to us after such a tough week. Little things make a big difference ❤️ View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for sharing this with us. We’re honored we could provide a small comfort during such a difficult time. Hemi will always hold a special place in your… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Sil A
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Star rating only, no written review.

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We truly appreciate your kind words and support. It’s our pleasure to provide the best care and service… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
glee colina
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My Dog’s advanced Metastatic Cancer was missed days/ weeks before her diagnosis Four days before my dog was diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer by another veterinarian, she had been seen at LeadER. 7 weeks before that, she had also been seen here by an internist. Despite… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Kathy Oliva
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Dr Horgan, his assistant Renee and the staff is so compassionate, professional and amazing. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you recognizing Dr. Horgan, Renee, and our team. It means so much to us! ❤️🐾 — The LeadER Team
Tim Formuziewich
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A member of their front desk staff is profoundly rude. LeadER is expensive but the actual medical/vet service is good, albeit slow. What is not acceptable however is to be asked to pay the price they are asking and then have the front desk staff be disrespectful towards… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to Renee at [email protected] so we can learn more about your… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)

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