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Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic

1168 Indian Hills Blvd, Venice, FL 34293Sarasota County

Florida premises permit active since 2004(veterinary premises permit VE3287)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 74 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 67–81 given the evidence#10 of 11 scored vets in Venice How rankedBottom 10%4.6From 189 ratings across 3 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (158 reviews)3.8 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (10 reviews)71% recommend on Facebook (opens in new tab) (21 reviews read)Down 14 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.70158
Yelp3.8010
Facebook3.8621
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.56. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.56.
  3. What 19 reviews say about care: −0.21 stars.
  4. Result: 4.35 stars = 74 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Emergency visit
$98
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 and professional staff who provide thorough care for their pets. While many owners report positive experiences with specific doctors, some individuals expressed frustration regarding administrative communication and unexpected fees.

Often praised

  • Multiple reviewers describe the staff as kind, caring, and professional.
  • Several reviewers mention that the doctors are knowledgeable and thorough.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a lack of transparency regarding emergency visit fees.
  • Two reviewers described instances of poor communication or unprofessionalism from the front desk.

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
71% positive, 29% negative, (14) mentions
Gentle with pets
78% positive, 22% negative, (9) mentions
Explaining options
33% positive, 67% negative, (3) mentions
Wait times and booking
67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions
Treatment results
67% positive, 33% negative, (3) mentions

From 19 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Doesn't recommendRicki Butler
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What's wrong with it?

I do not have anything against the way my dog was treated. The vet was nice and took care of my dog. What I think everyone should be aware of is if you call and want to get in that day with a pet that is having problems, you will be charged a $98. Emergency charge even if the… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsCathy Halpin Kuhlman
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Dr Molly and her staff are the best. Murphy and Maddie are always excited to go to Venice Pines! They take such good care of my fur babies. View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

Doesn't recommendDawn Magliano
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Terrible experience! Never entered a more unprofessional Veterinary office in my life. Was told to come in right away, I drive there, get handed a bunch of paper work to fill out, then after waiting was told by the Vet "I have no idea why you're here, I don't know how this… Read the full review on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsLori Kendrick
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Very friendly staff.. always feel welcome and that my fur baby is in good hands! View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsDon Robinson
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I was looking for a new vet after moving to Plantation. Venice Pines was highly recommended by my neighbors so I called a got an appointment. I was not disappointed, Molly and staff new exactly what Rosie needed!! View on Facebook (opens in new tab)

RecommendsSondra Bailey Albanese
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Star rating only, no written review.

RecommendsHarry Burrier
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What's wrong with it?

Star rating only, no written review.

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