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Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch

Emergency vet

15205 Garnet Trail, Bradenton, FL 34211Manatee County

Florida premises permit active since 2023(veterinary premises permit VE6605)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 91 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 89–93 given the evidence#7 of 21 scored vets in Bradenton How ranked4.7 from 826 Google ratings (opens in new tab)Replies to 10% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 21 read)Up 3 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.70826
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.70. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.81 from 21 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.72.
  4. What 20 reviews say about care: +0.05 stars.
  5. Result: 4.78 stars = 91 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Sick or injured
$2,150
median of 2 mentions, $1,300 to $3,000
Something else
$800
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 staff and high-quality care during both routine visits and emergencies. The facility is noted for having a 24-hour emergency service and a welcoming atmosphere.

Often praised

  • Multiple reviewers highlight the kindness and professionalism of the medical staff.
  • Several owners report positive experiences with the 24/7 emergency services.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the compassionate care provided during stressful situations.

Common concerns

  • One reviewer reported a negative experience regarding perceived high costs and communication during an emergency.

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.

  • Certified emergency and critical care facility, Level III, by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (certificate valid through November 2027). Level III: open for emergencies nights, weekends and holidays.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).

Front desk and staff
93% positive, 7% negative, (15) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (7) mentions
Explaining options
83% positive, 17% negative, (6) mentions
Cost and billing
25% positive, 75% negative, (4) mentions
Wait times and booking
100% positive, 0% negative, (4) mentions
Treatment results
75% positive, 25% negative, (4) mentions
Clean facilities
100% positive, 0% negative, (3) mentions

From 20 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.

Mark Tussing
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I've changed all 3 of our dogs to this practice. All the vets and techs are super helpful and give great compassionate care. Further, it's a 24/7 hospital also in case your pet needs urgent services. I also like that you can take your existing pet patient into the ER section… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Lindsey Barrett
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Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is the best around. I’ve moved around quite a bit and have seen many vets over the years, and Dr. Davies is exceptional. She takes her time and is incredibly caring and competent. The vet techs are wonderful as well. In addition to… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Ken Marzin
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VMC is fantastic. I lost my amazing black lab Grace 2 weeks ago and they sent me this awesome sympathy card. It is signed by the entire staff They were so compassionate and nice to me all the way through. I really miss my Grace but this nice gesture makes it better. Thank… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Stephanie Schmitt
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Our cat George unexpectedly passed away at home, and while we were not current patients, the staff at Veterinary Medical Center were very kind and compassionate with providing cremation services. When the time comes to open our home to another pet, we will absolutely bring them… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: Thank you Stephanie for this kind review. We are so sorry to hear about George. We know how hard it is to lose a pet. Our thoughts are with you.
JD M
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Love this Place Dr Ken Gildrick is the best He treated my Old boy Bo with Love and dignity. He is very concerned with him. Great Staff , Quick service ,Great place and wonderful coffee :) View on Google (opens in new tab)

Alexandra Whitaker
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Was a slobbery mess running my 4 month old pup into the ER. Staff was so kind, took him right back to evaluate him. They wanted to keep him overnight, but the price was just unfathomable. I asked if it could be outpatient With close monitoring (former ER nurse turned dog nurse)… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Clinic's reply: We are so glad to hear your pup is doing better! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are always here if you need us.

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