Dixie Sansom
Always good, kind, patient, and listen to description of what's going on at home. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you for the 5 stars!
South Patrick Animal Hospital
1761 S Patrick Dr, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937Brevard CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2008(veterinary premises permit VE3698)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 92 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 89–95 given the evidence#14 of 58 scored vets in Brevard County How ranked4.6From 390 ratings across 2 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (350 reviews)3.3 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.70 | 350 | |
| Yelp | 3.30 | 40 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.56. 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: 4.66.
- What 19 reviews say about care: +0.14 stars.
- Result: 4.81 stars = 92 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AISeveral reviewers describe the clinic as a compassionate and professional facility where staff members are noted for being friendly and attentive to both owners and their pets. Multiple patrons report positive experiences with various medical procedures, including geriatric care and emergency visits.
Often praised
- Multiple reviewers praise the staff's kindness and compassion
- Several reviewers mention the thoroughness of the veterinary care
- Reviewers highlight the availability and professionalism of the team
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, (11) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (6) mentions
- Explaining options
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (5) mentions
- Wait times and booking
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
- Treatment results
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
From 19 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (southpatrickanimalhospital.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Services
- dental caresurgeryspay and neuterx-raysultrasoundin-house labhospice and euthanasialaser therapyacupunctureboardingvaccines
- Hours
- Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm (closed 1:00pm-2:00pm Mondays for staff meetings) Saturday & Sunday - Closed
- Veterinarians
- Dr. Richard WigelsworthFlorida license VM6935, current
- Dr. Beth Ferris
Reviews
Write a reviewanita hart
Vet and nurses, office personnel so loving and helpful - difficult to find in our $ concerned times. So very nice to find an office truly concentrating keeping our pet families happy and healthy View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so glad that you have had such great experiences with us and we look forward to continuing care in the future!😊
Taylor
Dr. Ferris took fantastic care of our elderly rabbit, Mocha, for many years. She and the staff at South Patrick Animal Hospital were always incredibly kind, compassionate, and responsive. We always knew he was in the best hands. In the end, I truly believe Dr. Ferris, the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It was truly an honor to care for Mocha over the years. He was such a special bunny, and we know how deeply… Read it on Google (opens in new tab)
David Malis
Good visit to discuss a difficult decision regarding our 16 year old ailing and declining dog. Left with a good plan to help her and hopefully give her some comfort and relief for as much longer as we can fit her. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: We are glad we were able to help. Thank you so much for the kind review 😊
Shannon O'Bryan
These vets were so kind! My pets hate vets but we're calm when the doctor came in. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Clinic's reply: We are so glad that they had a great experience at their visit! Thank you so much for the review😊
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