Brian Veale
Very nice facility, conveniently located, the staff is wonderful and the Doctors are the Best! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Palmer Ranch Animal Clinic
8467 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238Sarasota CountyFlorida premises permit active since 1992(veterinary premises permit VE2018, responsible vet Martin A Neher)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 82 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 75–88 given the evidence#17 of 22 scored vets in Sarasota How ranked4.6From 168 ratings across 2 sources4.6 on Google (opens in new tab) (157 reviews)4.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (11 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 19 read)
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.60 | 157 | |
| Yelp | 4.30 | 11 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.58. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.53 from 17 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.57.
- What 13 reviews say about care: −0.03 stars.
- Result: 4.54 stars = 82 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers generally report a positive experience with the facility's staff and medical care. While most owners express high levels of trust in the professionals, there are conflicting reports regarding front-desk service and wait times.
Often praised
- Several reviewers praise the kind and caring nature of the staff.
- Multiple reviewers mention the professionalism of the doctors.
- Some reviewers report a clean and well-maintained facility.
Common concerns
- One reviewer reported an experience with rude front office staff and long wait times.
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
- 88% positive, 13% negative, (8) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions
From 13 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
Reviews
Write a reviewEllie L
Wonderful experience! The staff was kind, caring, and took great care of my puppy. Highly recommend! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Michelle Harris
They are so wonderful for my cat's. My family has used them for years. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Lindsay Pellegrini
Just wanted to give a five star review for the vet being so encouraging today! Had a bit of a scare, but they were so good about retesting my dog and talking to me. Thank you Palmer Ranch! 🩵🐶 View on Google (opens in new tab)
Kirsys Ramos
Star rating only, no written review.
Coleton Goretcki
Star rating only, no written review.
Maureen Donovan
Very loving and caring to my Freckles. Wonderful place to take your pet. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Michelle Shuttleworth
Very honest bunch. I truly trust these professionals.... Unlike the 70 and lorraine clinic.. We take all of our pets here! And will continue bc they are the only ones I believe in! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Love&Butter
Wonderful Vet! From Julie on the phone to Traca and Tanya who checked me in with their kind gentle natures… excellent doctor Nether. I love this vey Clinic ! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Ana Byrne
Yesterday was one of the hardest days of our lives — we had to say goodbye to our beloved Yoshi, who had been with us for 16 wonderful years. I had made an appointment at Banfield Pet Hospital, where we had been loyal clients for all those years. But the night before, Yoshi was… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Carlos Cuartas
Terrible service, View on Google (opens in new tab)
Andrea Wigert
I drive 1 hour to see this Vet. They are honest and always take great care of my cats and my bulldog. I have been using them for years . Highly recommend. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Erika Koch
Star rating only, no written review.
J.
Never even made it to see the vet, rude front office staff. Waiting room was WAY to full and dirty. Everything looked beat up. Could've caredless that we'd been waiting OVER 35 min with more animals walking in and no one being called back. Completely dismissive when we just… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
P J Lasco
Star rating only, no written review.
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