Denise Battiste
Star rating only, no written review.
Newberry Animal Hospital 39th Ave.
Emergency vet
3909 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606Alachua CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2012(veterinary premises permit VE4223, held by Newberry Animal Hospital)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 100 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 99–100 given the evidence#1 of 15 scored vets in Gainesville How rankedTop 10%4.9From 594 ratings across 2 sources4.9 on Google (opens in new tab) (567 reviews)4.7 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (27 reviews)Replies to 95% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 4 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.90 | 567 | |
| Yelp | 4.70 | 27 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.89. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.95 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.89.
- What 16 reviews say about care: +0.14 stars.
- Result: 5.00 stars = 100 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers frequently describe the clinic as a compassionate and professional facility where staff members are highly regarded. Several owners report feeling well-informed during their visits due to clear communication regarding treatment options.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the kindness and compassion of both the doctors and technicians.
- Multiple reviewers mention that the staff takes time to listen and provide personalized care.
- Reviewers highlight the availability of holistic services, such as acupuncture.
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).
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (7) mentions
- Front desk and staff
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (7) mentions
- Explaining options
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
From 16 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
Reviews
Write a reviewZoe Thompson
Great experience! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Zoe, we're happy you had a great experience with our 39th Ave team! Thanks for taking a moment to share your feedback and for choosing NAH! 💙
Robin Bauder
Dr Spinosa always provides such compassionate caring acupuncture with a large dose of kindness sprinkled in. Everyone at 39th Ave, Newberry Animal Hospital makes sure they take care of your pet's needs, as well as your needs. Beyond thankful for all the Drs., technicians, and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Robin, what a thoughtful review! We’ll be sure to share your sweet words with Dr. Spinosa and our entire 39th Ave team. We love knowing that both you and your… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Beth Bishop
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Thank you for your review, Beth! We appreciate it! :)
Lyrissa Lidsky
Very kind and caring. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Lyrissa, thank you for the sweet compliment! We appreciate you recognizing our 39th Ave team and the care they provide. Thanks for choosing NAH! 💚
Dawn Hester
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Dawn, thanks for showing our 39th Ave team some love with your 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are grateful you chose Newberry Animal Hospital. 💙
Amanda Cruce
Star rating only, no written review.
Clinic's reply: Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating! We appreciate your support and are grateful you chose our 39th Ave team for your pet’s care 💚
Rachel Carpenter
We are still so happy with this veterinary clinic. I think at this point we have seen all the doctors and they are all amazing. And the techs are so fantastic. They take into account each of my pets needs and meet them where they are. I highly recommend this practice. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for the review, Rachel, and welcome to Gainesville! We are so happy to hear that you and your pup felt at home with us.
Georgios Vrakas
Smooth visit for annual exam. The staff was friendly, professional, and very caring. They made our cat feel comfortable and took their time during the annual exam. Everything was explained clearly, and we never felt rushed. Excellent care and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Georgios, we're happy to hear your cat felt comfortable during the visit and that you had plenty of time to ask questions and discuss their care. Thank you for… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Monika Wiercinski
Dr. Nicole Fletcher is amazing. We don't mind driving over an hour to see her ! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words (and the dedication), Monika! We will ensure Dr. Fletcher and the rest of our team receive your kind words.
Kevin Lytle
Great place for animal care. I've been going here 10+ years, and they have always been great! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Kevin, over 10 years of loyalty means so much to our team! We're grateful you've continued to choose our 39th Ave location and that we've been able to earn… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Jennifer Day
My dog needed to be seen ASAP and they were able to accommodate. Much appreciated. They took great care of her! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Jennifer, we’re glad our 39th Ave team could get your dog seen quickly when you needed us! Thank you for trusting us with her care and for taking the time to… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Debbie
They were wonderful when we had to put down our Oreo they were very kind and compassionate at this very sad time I would recommend them to any one View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Debbie, we’re so sorry for the loss of Oreo. We’re honored you trusted our 39th Ave team to be there for you both during such a difficult goodbye. Thank you… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Korum Russell
Honestly the best vet I have ever had the pleasure of going to. Five cats and the entire office knows them, they are always helpful, patient and so loving to the pets. INCREDIBLY well informative, Extremely well trained staff, just all around amazing staff and amazing Vet!!! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Korum, this is such a wonderful compliment to our 39th Ave team! We love getting to know all five of your cats and are so glad you’ve felt the patience, care… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
Sawyer Krause
Very kind staff, very knowledgeable. Very satisfied with our first visit and will be returning with our kitten. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Sawyer, we’re happy your first visit with our 39th Ave team was such a positive one! Thank you for choosing NAH for your pet’s care. We look forward to seeing… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
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