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Veterinary Specialty Center

7730 N Wickham Rd Ste 108, Melbourne, FL 32940Brevard County

Florida premises permit active since 2024(veterinary premises permit VE6895)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.

Real Vet Score 68 out of 100Real Vet ScoreMixedLikely 60–76 given the evidence#19 of 24 scored vets in Melbourne How ranked4.3From 141 ratings across 2 sources4.4 on Google (opens in new tab) (126 reviews)3.7 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (15 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews, 0 of 4 negative ones (of 20 read)Down 10 points since September 2026
How this score was calculated
Ratings fromAvgCount
Google4.40126
Yelp3.7015
  1. Star ratings, weighted: 4.33. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
  2. Last 24 months: 4.20 from 20 reviews, blended in at 25%.
  3. Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.33.
  4. What 20 reviews say about care: −0.13 stars.
  5. Result: 4.20 stars = 68 / 100. Based on many ratings.
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What people paid

Amounts pet owners reported for Veterinary Specialty Center.

Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews

Something else
$200
median of 6 mentions, $100 to $800
Surgery
$6,746
median of 3 mentions, $1,200 to $7,400

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 high-quality surgical outcomes and the expertise of the lead surgeon in complex procedures like TPLO and ear canal removals. While many owners report a supportive and communicative staff, others expressed concerns regarding high consultation fees and surgery costs.

Often praised

  • Highly skilled surgeons with advanced equipment
  • Compassionate and professional support staff
  • Clear communication regarding procedures and recovery

Common concerns

  • High cost of consultations and surgeries
  • Lengthy wait times in examination rooms

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.

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).

Treatment results
85% positive, 15% negative, (13) mentions
Front desk and staff
83% positive, 17% negative, (12) mentions
Explaining options
80% positive, 20% negative, (10) mentions
Gentle with pets
100% positive, 0% negative, (6) mentions
Cost and billing
20% positive, 80% negative, (5) mentions

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

Marcia Young
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What's wrong with it?

This review reflects my personal experience with Dr. Gonzales and VSC. My dog underwent soft palate surgery, nares surgery, and a neuter procedure at VSC to help improve his breathing. Following the surgery, he experienced significant complications, including repeated vomiting… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

eBay Buyer
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A rip off charged $200 to review my dog then told $7400 to do the procedure when I got it done in vero beach for $1200 was most expensive if I can give less than one star I would complete rip off View on Google (opens in new tab)

Sydney Porter
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I cannot say enough amazing things about this veterinary specialty center and the entire team. Dr. Gonzalez is one of the few surgeons in Florida trained and capable of performing this procedure for my dog, and his expertise truly shows. He took the time to thoroughly explain… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Kristina Gonzalez
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Our experience at the Veterinary Specialty Center has been nothing short of exceptional. Our dog Duke had his first TPLO surgery in August 2024 and just had his second one this past week. Both experiences have been outstanding, and we are incredibly grateful for the care… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Christi Bennett
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I recently had my 7 year old rottweilers right ear canal removed by Dr. Gonzales and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. The procedure was definitely pricey, but you truly get what you pay for. From start to finish, the level of care, professionalism, and… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

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