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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.

RecommendsAllison Harriss
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This is the best vet I have ever come across. They treat you like family and give the best care to my fur babies. I couldn’t be more pleased with them. I recently had to put my pup down, and they sent me a thoughtful card in the mail. I’m always able to get an appointment pretty… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsLisa Cauley Mullins
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Y'all are amazing !! :) Gigi and family says thank you thank you. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsMonica Bradley
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I love the Vet Center at Hunters Crossing. Their staff is amazing. My cat has been spending a lot of time there lately. Both Dr.Ligman and Dr.B helped me formulate the best care plan for her. They are both awesome and very knowledgeable. Sheila the receptionist is amazing. She… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsCarissa Michelle
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Wonderful vet with caring and courteous staff! They answer my many, many, many questions and concerns with confidence and compassion. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsJanet Matthews
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Having just read the comment below, I would strongly disagree. I know that she goes above and beyond to care for her patients. Her office staff are professional and they have in place a very efficient filing system. Our dog has always had the best and thorough treatment in a… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

Doesn't recommendKathy Schwind Linn Roskos
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Dr. Ligman made very serious medication error. Refused to take any responsibility. When I requested my dog's records, I found them to contain many errors and found records fraudulently written to cover their mistakes by blaming us. I would strongly recommend anyone stay clear of… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsMj Wixsom
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Star rating only, no written review.

RecommendsTim Lunes
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We’ve only been clients for a month, but we’ll be clients for life. Your team is amazing. We recently adopted our dog, and from our complimentary check up to calling with random questions, you guys are a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend you to anyone needing a vet. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsChris Poltorak
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Star rating only, no written review.

RecommendsJordan Staton
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Star rating only, no written review.

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