Garden Veterinary Clinic

My dog is extremely anxious, so trying to find a new vet that we were both comfortable with had me stressed. But I was very impressed with Dr. Berger and my dog absolutely loved her!! He was so comfortable by the end of our visit and he’s doing so much better. I’m so grateful that a friend recommended them to me!

I have been going to Garden Vet since they were on Par and although we moved to St Pete, I drive our boy, Bentley, to see them for his shots and exams STILL! Our Bentley is terrified to even walk in the door; sometimes we have to carry his 68 lb self in. He is not the easiest dog to handle but we understand that and know the we have to muzzle him during exams. Today, we carried him in, weighed in and headed to the exam room. Bentley is ‘comfortable’ with Hailey as she is super patient with him and understands him. After the shots and exam by Dr Lindblad, she stayed in the room and started talking to Bentley and wanting to let him know that he is okay and it’s safe. She even took the time to play ‘treat toss’ with him and he was so excited catching nearly each one. It truly was super special of her to take the time from her busy schedule to ease his anxiety with games. I love it and love this Vet.

My kids have been patients of Garden Vet for years! They are like family. Each pet is treated individually according to their specific issues. They take into account your specific issues too. For example I'm getting older and it's difficult to lift my aging 80 lb lab. They have come to the car and lifted him out. They also will come out to the car if he's only needing his monthly shot or nails clipped. They will advise you of each test, the cost and how urgent it's needed so you can make decisions based on what you can afford. They love your kids as if they are your own. I have tried other vets but they don't match the care, compassion, empathy and love that Garden Vet gives.

I’ve been taking my dog Sequoia to Garden Vet Clinic since they were located on Par. I came from a previous vet that I was not happy with at all. I read a lot of amazing reviews that made me pick Garden Vet Clinic and hopefully this review helps you! I really like their style of rooms. The doors are half/barn style doors so the dogs can see out and so can the humans. It just feels more transparent vs. my previous office where you were closed in. I also love that they give her shots and most treatments in front of me. I feel like they include the owner in the care and there’s nothing hidden. My dog used to SHAKE uncontrollably at our last vet...signs that she was so scared. Same with a bad groomer we had. Now she’s totally fine, although alert, at Garden Vet (and her new groomer). Our pets tell us how they feel and it’s our job to listen! Last year, Sequoia reached 48lbs and it was too much weight for her hips. Garden Vet helped me understand how I could bring her weight back down in a healthy way. She’s now 42 lbs! They always let me decide what I want to do with her and what I would prefer to wait on. Last year I couldn’t afford bloodwork, so we passed. This year we did it. When reading the results, they took the time to explain things and listened to any of my concerns. I arrived late to our appt due to work/car issues/childcare etc and they still made time for us on my short lunch break. I would say that Garden Vet Clinic leads with compassion and empathy, and creates a safe environment for our pets. Thank you!

Switched vets about a year ago. I wasn't happy with the one I found when we first moved to Florida. I've been happy for the most part with Garden Veterinary Clinic. For the most part, my only complaint is the wait time. Even with an appointment, my last few times in we've waited in the front area for over 20 minutes to be taken to a room. I was in the first person to walk in for my appointment after the lunch break and yet they took the 4 people that walked in after me back first. But other than that, we've been really happy with the front staff and all the vet and assistants. My senior pup hates going to the vet, but I know she'll be taken care of here.