Sara Nielsen
Amazing service and care for my pets View on Google (opens in new tab)
North Orange Animal Hospital
1424 W Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712Orange CountyFlorida premises permit active since 1986(veterinary premises permit VE1284, responsible vet Steve A Beecham)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Florida premises permit active since 2017(veterinary premises permit VE5076)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#2 of 106 scored vets in Orange County How rankedTop 10%4.9From 405 ratings across 2 sources4.9 on Google (opens in new tab) (393 reviews)4.9 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (12 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)Up 5 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.90 | 393 | |
| Yelp | 4.90 | 12 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.90. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 5.00 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.91.
- 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 environment where staff members are noted for their kindness. Several owners report high levels of satisfaction with both the medical expertise and the personalized care provided by the team.
Often praised
- Multiple reviewers praise the compassion and kindness of the doctors and technicians.
- Several reviewers mention the informative and knowledgeable nature of the staff.
- Reviewers highlight the accommodating scheduling, especially during emergencies.
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, (9) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (7) mentions
- Explaining options
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
From 16 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (noahapopka.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Services
- wellness examsvaccinesdental caresurgeryspay and neuterx-raysultrasoundhospice and euthanasiamicrochippingorthopedic surgery
- Payment options
- CareCredit
- Hours
- Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 12:30pm Closed daily from 12:30 - 1:30 for lunch.
- Veterinarians
- Lloyd “Bucky” Bearden, DVMFlorida license VM4592, current
- Jaclyn Melicharek-Grogan, DVM
- Chad Bearden, DVMFlorida license VM13004, current
Reviews
Write a reviewKelly Abernethy
Love these Vet Owners and every thing they do to run this practice. Super caring, genuinely helpful, and knowledgeable with practical advice. They care. And importantly seem to truly love all the pets/patients they meet and feeling is mutual by my normally kind of skittish… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
David Gallant
Star rating only, no written review.
Stacy Fleisher Wayne
Star rating only, no written review.
Matt Phillips
We’ve been taking our pets here for years. They are truly the best around and you can tell how much they care about your animals View on Google (opens in new tab)
Nick Dass
Star rating only, no written review.
David Minshall
We’ve taken our cats and dogs here for many years and have always received exceptional service. The staff is friendly. Dr. Jaclyn, Dr. Chad, and entire team have helped our animals on numerous occasions—from standard checkups and specialized care to emergency visits and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Daniel O'Donnell
Dr. Jaclyn and the team were extremely kind and helpful today. Very informative about our dog's issues. The new facility is amazing as well. I am so pleased to have switched over to this practice for our pups needs. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Mark Cromwell
Star rating only, no written review.
Ann Morton
Incredible doctors and employees at this beautiful new hospital!! Great place to take your pets! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Rhonda Hale
Best vet in the Apopka area! View on Google (opens in new tab)
john soladean
Great vet. My dogs are almost 16 with heart issue. They always have the time to get them in if problem and answer questions if I call. Family owned not a chain vet View on Google (opens in new tab)
Orange Blossom Tails Pet Services Llc. (OBT Pets)
Treated our cat Moe, the Doctors care and the staff have renewed my faith in the animal medical field. Everyone is kind and helpful, Doc and the Techs were awesome. They even called two different times after to check up on Moe. Highly recommended by Orange Blossom Tails!!!❤️ View on Google (opens in new tab)
Jennifer Ivaszuk
Lovely, compassionate group! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Cindy Simmons
Wow! Earlier this year, our sweet puppy Max had a freak accident and broke his leg, and a friend recommended Dr. Bucky and his team. From the massive kindness Stacy showed the moment she answered my call, to every single other team member we interacted with, everyone was so… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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