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Sand Lake Animal Clinic

Emergency vet

8932 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836Orange County
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Real Vet Score 81 out of 100Real Vet ScoreGoodLikely 78–83 given the evidence#27 of 68 scored vets in Orlando How ranked4.7From 996 ratings across 2 sources4.8 on Google (opens in new tab) (910 reviews)4.0 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (86 reviews)Replies to 24% of Google and Yelp reviews, 1 of 3 negative ones (of 21 read)Up 5 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.80910
Yelp4.0086
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.73. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.33 from 21 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.63.
  4. What 17 reviews say about care: −0.12 stars.
  5. Result: 4.51 stars = 81 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Sand Lake Animal Clinic.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$413
median of 2 mentions, $25 to $800

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 provide mixed feedback regarding the clinic, with many praising the professionalism of the medical staff while others express concerns regarding administrative practices and costs.

Often praised

  • Several reviewers praise the doctors for being kind, thorough, and professional.
  • Multiple reviewers mention that the front office staff is welcoming and efficient.
  • Some owners report high levels of satisfaction with the care provided over several years.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer mentions a lack of availability for emergencies.
  • A reviewer reported issues regarding unexpected surcharges and communication from management.
  • One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the clinic's business-oriented approach following an expansion.

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Nov 2, 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
85% positive, 15% negative, (13) mentions
Treatment results
71% positive, 29% negative, (7) mentions
Explaining options
80% positive, 20% negative, (5) mentions
Cost and billing
33% positive, 67% negative, (3) mentions

From 17 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

About this clinic

As stated on the clinic's own website (sandlakeanimalclinic.com), checked Nov 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.

Treats
dogscats
Services
wellness examsvaccinesdental caresurgeryspay and neuterx-raysemergency carehospice and euthanasiamicrochipping
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed
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Alem E.
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What's wrong with it?

Had the displeasure of receiving vet care from Kathleen Brits where she performed annual wellness and fecal exams for my golden retriever Happy. He passed away a few months ago from a heart attack related to chagas disease. We came in for routine cytopoint injections because we… Read the full review on Yelp (opens in new tab)

Paulo M.
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What's wrong with it?

The clinic used to be really good. We have been taking our Goldens and our cat there for more than 10 Years. After the expansion became one of those places money driven, making it difficult to by medications from third parties (like Chewy), charging a lot and the worst part: do… Read the full review on Yelp (opens in new tab)

Divya T.
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What's wrong with it?

The practice manager Katelynn is very rude and disrespectful and dishonest. She denies knowing of any marketing policies. I was charged an almost $25 surcharge on my credit card bill of over $800. Even though ,the practice had every opportunity to inform me about this charged… Read the full review on Yelp (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, as we strive to provide a… Read it on Yelp (opens in new tab)

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