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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.

Heather Guandolo
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Dr. Gonzalez came highly recommended as A Board Certified Surgeon in Brevard County … The Best according to several sources.. my vet explained to me that he also had equipment that was too! The combination of a board certified and experienced surgeon along with enhanced… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

jude chassagne
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Dr Gonzales and his Team are wonderful! Dr Gonzalez is one of the most caring and genuine Doctors we have experienced in any field, including humans. He took amazing care of our Sophie. He’s done both her ACL surgeries in the last year and a half. We highly recommend Dr… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Mark Brave
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Had surgery on both hind legs of my one year old chihuahua to correct knee defects. The doctor and staff were very prepared, professional and caring with my pet, my wife and myself. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Connie Koenig
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Our golden doodle had TPLO surgery and we were very pleased with the outcome of her surgery. Dr Gonzalez spent time explaining the procedure and everything involved. The staff were awesome and very caring. This was our second surgery with Dr Gonzalez. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Debra Gadpaille
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I am so grateful for the quick appointments to take care of my Brea. The staff has gone way out of their way to give special love and attention during Breas surgery and overnight stay. On a scale of one to five, I give them a 10. Dr Gonzalez was a fantastic listener! The staff… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Linda Schultz
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Professional and caring staff. A+ surgical and aftercare View on Google (opens in new tab)

Eric Peterson
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Nice place took a little longer than I thought it should have sitting in a tiny examination room & I thought the price was a little out of line charging $200 just for a consultation & the price for a operation was more than I care to mention $$$$$😪🙄 View on Google (opens in new tab)

Joshua Lovett
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They saved our little dog View on Google (opens in new tab)

Valerie Chipps
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My cat Lloydean had an unusual issue with her posterior. Our vet sent us to Dr Gonzalez and he was amazing. He's a problem solver and a great communicator. The staff were all friendly and supportive. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Kenia Carrasco
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The doctor was was real nice, explained everything good in detail, helpful. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Caitlin B
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I wish I could have given 0 stars. We made an appointment with Dr. Gonzalez to have our 8-year-old dog evaluated for a torn ACL. From the moment we arrived, the experience was disappointing. When our dog walked in, he unexpectedly urinated on their scale—something he had never… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Linda Robinson
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If I could give a 10 star, I would!!!! Every staff member at this facility is so caring and knowledgeable. My Shepherd/Husky mix, Sitka, tore both of her ACLs in Sept 2024 at age 9. She could barely walk. Dr.Gonzalez performed bilateral TPLO surgeries to repair both of her… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Erin Leporacci
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THERE CRAZY! $200 right off the bat just to meet with the doctor but first you have to pay $100 just to get an appointment! Spoke with a receptionist today with zero empathy for anybody in a horrible situation I get its a job I get it’s a business I get that you’ve been wronged… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)

Sean Edwards
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Very caring and friendly staff. View on Google (opens in new tab)

Sue Gallucci
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Dr. Gonzalez and his staff are incredible. My dog had to have two separate CCL repair surgeries. TPLO. I’ve talked to other people that have gone to different surgeons and had issues, but my dog did beautifully. The recovery is long, but is a must for the dog to heal properly. View on Google (opens in new tab)

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