Dr. Smithson And his team did a wonderful job with my two poodles. The doctor spends a lot of time with you explaining everything . I did meet with other practices that charge much less but I wouldn’t have been able to hand over my girls unless I was absolutely sure I was… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Pet Dentist at Tampa Bay
3908 Flatiron Loop Unit 102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Pasco CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2015(veterinary premises permit VE4676)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.70 | 126 | |
| Yelp | 5.00 | 6 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.71. 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: 4.75.
- What 20 reviews say about care: +0.14 stars.
- Result: 4.89 stars = 96 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AISeveral reviewers praise the clinic for its high level of specialized expertise, particularly regarding complex dental procedures and senior pet care. The staff is frequently described as compassionate, thorough in their communication, and highly professional.
Often praised
- Extensive time spent explaining procedures and answering questions
- High level of expertise with advanced equipment for special cases
- Compassionate and patient treatment of anxious or senior pets
Common concerns
- Some reviewers noted that costs are higher than at general practices, though they felt justified by the specialized care.
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.
Certifications from professional bodies
From professional directories, as they list this address. Directories are opt-in, so a missing credential means nothing either way.
- Board-certified veterinary dentist listed at this clinic: Dr. Christopher W Smithson (American Veterinary Dental College)Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)
- Board-certified veterinary dentist listed at this clinic: Dr. R. Michael Peak (American Veterinary Dental College)Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)
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).
- Explaining options
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (14) mentions
- Front desk and staff
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (12) mentions
- Treatment results
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (11) mentions
- Gentle with pets
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (8) mentions
- Wait times and booking
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions
From 20 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (thepetdentist.com), checked Oct 11, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Treats
- dogscats
- Hours
- Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Veterinarians
- R. Michael Peak, DVM
- Christopher Smithson, DVMFlorida license VM8738, current
- Alex Brown, DVM
- Blythe Waters, DVM
- Emily Duca, DVMFlorida license VM18294, current
- Erin Cambier, DVMFlorida license VM19744, current
- Bonnie Gatson, DVMFlorida license VM16805, current
Reviews
Write a reviewExtremely positive experience. They took great care of my Collie’s abscess and fractured tooth. Everyone there was very welcoming and professional. Just a very pleasant atmosphere. A special thank you to our tech Val, she was exceptional! View on Google (opens in new tab)
They don’t come any better than Dr. Alexandra Brown or Dr. Bonnie Gatson. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the care they provided to my cat, Bunsie, today. From start to finish, I felt completely confident that he was in the best possible hands. Dr. Brown is an… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
This was my first time taking my sweet Bella to a practice outside of her primary care veterinarian for a dental cleaning and extractions, and I was so nervous. Bella has several health-related obstacles, so I knew she needed a team that would be patient, compassionate, and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Fue increible, ni en mi hospital a mi me atendieron tan excelente como ellos aqui en Pet Dentist atendieron y trataron a mi gata. Sin ninguna comolicacion, todo fue perfecto 100/10 View on Google (opens in new tab)
Who knew that there was a Veterinarian Practice that specialized in Pet Dentistry? Well we found out when one of our boys (Will) was having serious teeth and gum issues. Out regular Vet referred us to The Pet Dentist for diagnosis. Thankfully they had a cancellation and we were… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
They took great care of my boy and now he got his smile back. They are wonderful and kind View on Google (opens in new tab)
I CANNOT say enough wonderful things about the entire team at PDATB, especially Dr. Waters and her asst. (can't recall her name, so sorry) who cared for my 15-year-old Border Collie Mix, Riley. As you can imagine, having a super-senior dog undergo multiple tooth extractions was… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
I've been bringing one of our dogs here for 2 years, due to TMJ dysplasia diagnosis (via CT scan) and management, as well as some teeth that haven't dropped that need watched. The staff is all great, and the vets here are specialist/expert level and have advanced… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Had to bring my dog here for possible extractions. Dr. Waters and her staff (Melissa and Jolene and Wendy) were all AMAZING as were the the ladies at the front desk! They were so thorough explaining all of the proceedures and taking care of my dog before, during and after the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Pet Dentist of Wesley Chapel! My Hudson recently had a dental cleaning completed here, and we were absolutely blown away by the level of care he received from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, the receptionist was so… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
From the start, Rachel was the only person at any dental office that was kind and listened. My dog Zoe had not eaten for over a week and was not doing well she has a heart condition and bad infection and teeth that needed to come out asap. She went to the docs and explained out… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
The entire staff at their Wesley Chapel was amazing! From the front desk to the nurse to the 2 veterinarians, we felt so comfortable and confident in their care! Dr. Duca and Dr. Smithson were so nice to my pup Murphy, and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Very thankful for the help of Dr. Duca & Dr. Smithson. Their knowledge is truly unmatched. Thankful for the entire staff (Melissa, Wendy & Jolene) and everything they could do for my baby. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Entire team at Pet dentist is above and beyond in providing dental care! They took great care of my dog, Lucy, throughout her procedure, going over her past medical history in details, in depth explaining the preoperative plan, postoperative care and reviewing dental imaging… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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