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The Veterinary Center at Hunters Crossing

Emergency vet

5200 NW 43rd St #501, Gainesville, FL 32606Alachua County

Florida premises permit active since 2023(veterinary premises permit VE6513, held by The Veterinary Center At Hunter's Crossing)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 90 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 85–94 given the evidence#8 of 15 scored vets in Gainesville How ranked4.7From 200 ratings across 3 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (163 reviews)4.4 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (12 reviews)92% recommend on Facebook (opens in new tab) (25 reviews read)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 20 read)
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.70163
Yelp4.4012
Facebook4.6825
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.68. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.74 from 27 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.68.
  4. What 39 reviews say about care: +0.06 stars.
  5. Result: 4.74 stars = 90 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for The Veterinary Center at Hunters Crossing.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Surgery
$1,500
from 1 mention

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

Several reviewers praise the clinic for its compassionate care, high level of professionalism, and ability to accommodate emergency cases on short notice. Many owners report feeling well-informed by the staff and appreciate the attentive treatment provided to both geriatric and anxious pets.

Often praised

  • Frequent reports of accommodating emergency appointments
  • Highly regarded compassion and kindness from staff
  • Clear communication regarding treatment plans and pricing

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a significant medication error and record discrepancies
  • One reviewer described an unprofessional experience involving a dispute over fees and conduct

Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Nov 8, 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
91% positive, 9% negative, (23) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (18) mentions
Explaining options
93% positive, 7% negative, (15) mentions
Treatment results
91% positive, 0% negative, (11) mentions
Cost and billing
83% positive, 17% negative, (6) mentions
Wait times and booking
83% positive, 17% negative, (6) mentions

From 39 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Zarah Lutz
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This is an amazing clinic! I've had to bring my cat in twice for injuries and they are wonderful about helping you without judgment. I don't have allot of money and I was never made to feel bad about it. They are the best! View on Google (opens in new tab)

Blair Lutterloah-Horton
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The service here is exceptional. I took my dog Eva, she is very picky on what humans she likes, and she was in love with the doctor and all the techs. She received amazing care. Best veterinarian office around for sure. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Erin
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We LOVE Dr. Brandenburg! I used to drive out to Keystone Heights to see her before she started practicing in Gainesville. From routine preventative visits to an emergency snake bite to lymphoma diagnosis to ripped dew claws and more, one might say my dogs love visiting their vet… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Margaret Erwin
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Teddy has been their patient for at least 9 or 10 years now and I wouldn't trust anyone else with his care. Dr Brandenberg is the absolute best, she genuinely cares for him and listens to my concerns for him especially now he's an old man. He is treated like a VIP as soon as… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Marc
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Thank you for taking care of the poor mouse I found last night. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Steve Underwood
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Star rating only, no written review.

Frank Grossinger
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Star rating only, no written review.

Rayah Moran
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Star rating only, no written review.

Kimberly Aaberg
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We cannot thank this wonderful team enough for taking such incredible care of our tiny chihuahua, Tito. We first brought him in at 16 years old with a severe eye infection, and they treated us with the utmost kindness and compassion. Just two months later, his other eye… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Nancy Hansen
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Our sheltie went for her annual exam and the staff and veterinarians couldn’t have been caring and knowledgeable. Everyone was very good with our sheltie, who tends to be anxious! Would highly recommend this clinic! View on Google (opens in new tab)

john smith
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Absolutely outstanding! Only people I’ll let take care of my cat View on Google (opens in new tab)

India Brooks
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Today I had one of the best veterinary experiences I’ve ever had. Dr. Kelly really understood my dog needs and my needs. My dog is officially in his geriatric phase of life. Dr. Kelly understood that it’s about keeping him happy for the remaining time he has on earth. She… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

jamie reyes
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I recently took my English Bulldog in for a wellness visit, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. The doctors and staff were incredibly down-to-earth, attentive, and caring. They took the time to answer every question and address every concern with patience… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Braveheart
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After years of searching, we were thrilled to finally find a veterinarian with common sense who genuinely puts the animal first. The practice never made us feel like the visit was driven by billing; instead, the team provided thoughtful, high-quality care, outstanding service… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Katie Brooker
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Veterinarian was great. Explained very well what was going on with our little dog! Super helpful and polite. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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