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August 2021 by lisa b.
Dr. Aaron Peavy helped my little girl when I brought her in. (Nothing another vet couldn't do) My first and now last visit the meds cost more than anything. I could have gotten her antibiotics for under $20 anywhere but I just wanted to start treating her quickly so I paid the ridiculous marked up prices for the meds. When I ran out of her apoquel and wasn't in town they offered to ship it to me. I said I would be back in 6 days no time for that. I asked if they could just call it in to a pharmacy. I was told we don't write scripts here the doctor prefers you buy them here. I told her that's illegal, she came back and said doc Couldn't call it in because no pharmacy carries it. Publix carries a whole pet line of meds. I called them back and gave her the number for Publix. Betty called back stating the vet needed to see her before prescribing the meds. So, my BF called back and asked if they would please ship them and of course she agreed to ship them. I record all my conversations and will be reporting them to fl. Board and vet associations. Anytime a vet chooses money over the pets well-being I would worry. Not sure how many people are paying 5xs what they need to for their pets medicines but know you do NOT have to. A vet must write a script if the owner asks. So to show how smart this place is. They lost a patient, are being reported (and I'm sure will be fined) were caught in a straight up lie and their people are hearing the truth and will now ask for a script. So how did they do. I'd say just call the script in next time. Horrible Morales! Ms. Shatzi Maria & Lisa
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July 2021 by Lester Carignan II
Very nice staff and doctor.
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July 2021 by Cassidy J.
If I could give less than one star, I would. Last week I had a pup be rushed to Lake Forest for emergency surgery. We were super glad they were able to fit him in. He had two punctures, and a jagged gash on his groin. We requested the two punctures be left open due to bacteria, and the fact that pockets of fluid tend to form underneath holes made from the tusk of hogs when they're stitched up. The vet did NOT listen to our request. We were told that we would be called when he was out, and that we would pick up afterwards. All fine. After hours and hours of worrying, I finally called shortly before closing. Come to find out he had been out and were going to keep him overnight. Without calling to notify me. They told us he was having a hard time waking up, and not waking up normally. I rush there and get to him, and as soon as they open the kennel on their nasty holding crates, he gets up and tries to run out of the office. The next day I inspect the stitches to find that the vet disobeyed our wishes, and stitched my dog like a Frankenstein. We went ahead and just called to make another appointment to get the out the following week (that was going to cost us another $50). Receptionist tried to make it a drop off, I said no. The day before said appointment I call to confirm, and she asked if it was a drop off. Again I said no. The morning of the appointment, they once again tried to make it a drop off and I said absolutely not I've said appointment multiple times. After waiting in my car for thirty minutes, they came and tried to take him to the back. Normally I would be fine with it, but the fact that I had read previous horrifying reviews, I said no. Receptionist comes out and says that "the vet said that if you can't cooperate you can take your business elsewhere" and I did. The second vet I went to was horrified at the stitch job, and the dog has to have a couple extra stitches due to how badly he was repaired and healing will take longer. The puncture wounds on the dogs chest and inside of the leg should have NEVER been stitched together. I will NEVER recommend Lake Forest Vet again, and will be telling people to stay far far far away!!
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April 2021 by Sarah S.
This clinic is the only one that agreed to give an appointment to me for my dog while I was vacationing in Florida. The Doctor listened to my concerns, gave his recommendations for proceeding as well as the reasoning behind his recommendations. We ultimately decided that the best course of action was euthanasia. The entire staff was so compassionate and made an awful decision much easier to bear. I would highly recommend this clinic and Dr. Peavy
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July 2020 by Janet W.
We have used him for several years..excellent care. We had to let our fur baby go 2 yrs. ago after 15 years and he was so kind and made it so much easier..we now have a new fur baby ad that is who we use again...
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March 2018 by Kassandra M.
Every one is so nice! The staff always works so will with my little shih ztu Yoshi. They make any treatment easy and quick including just a yearly vaccines! The prices are great! Been a customer for 5 years!
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February 2018 by Paul R.
Had an appointment for 10:15 am. Dropped my dog off to them and said I would be back in 10 minutes. I was told then that he should be ready when I return. Only needed yearly shots and nails trimmed. On my return to the clinic in 15 minutes I was told the vet had not seen him yet and I would be able to go back in just a minute and be with Tito. I waited 1 hour and then I decided to inquire as what was taking so long. The receptionist gave me all kinds of excuses so I said please bring my dog out and I will go elsewhere. The receptionist informed me the vet had 2 new clients and it had taken longer than usual to get to Tito but that he was done and would be right out. I said then just let me pay my bill I paid the $120 they charged for shots and nail trim. a woman came out the back and said to me you can go on back to a room and we will bring Tito out so the vet can see him. I told her I was just told that he was all done and that we were ready to go by the receptionist. This lady said well since I was just a walk in we will fit you in as we have time. I explained "lady I had a 10:15 appointment I am not a walk in, which by my calculations was 1:20 minutes ago" She said oh and went and got Tito and the vet. It took all of 5 minutes when the vet came in to give him his shots and exam him. Very disappointed and frustrated at the Lakeside Vet Clinic in Avon Park, FL. Would not recommend this clinic at all.
