Bayview Animal Clinic

01/30/12

I wouldn't go anywhere else!

by AmandaCosgrove12 at Citysearch

I just have to say that Bayview is one of the friendliest places in Fort Lauderdale. After I moved here from Michigan, my friend recommended I come here for my 2 dogs and I am so glad I did! All of the staff is always happy to see me and my dogs, and Dr. Smith and Dr. Nelson not only explain everything to me, but are super great with my dogs. I've had to come in on 3 emergencies and Dr. Smith has met me within 15-20 minutes every time. I feel fortunate to have found a vet that I can trust and rely on 24/7!

01/29/12

Five Stars for My New Vet

by YogiChris14 at Citysearch

I brought my pug, Snapps, here recently for a skin infection on his face, growth removal and dental and was very nervous about the procedure because the growth was very close to my dog's eye. Dr. Smith and staff were so kind and patient and gentle with my pet. His eyes, face and teeth look beautiful. Looking at him, you can't even tell which eye had the growth. And guess what, he only charged me for the dental package and the prescriptions I needed to take home. So incredibly fair about the price, which is very hard to find in pet care.

As for the emergency call number, my brother who has never been there had a scare this weekend with his dog being sick and they talked him through his symptoms, determined it wasn't an emergency but told him how to care for him over the phone and his dog's doing so much better.

Anyone with a pet in the Fort Lauderdale area has got to give this place a try.

12/30/11

Dr. Nelson & Staff are a Godsend

by lvr400 at Citysearch

I have taken all three of my cats in to see Dr. Nelson. You can't fake his caring, knowledgeable way with them.

He has personally called me to see how they are doing and with my Sweet Pea terminal I greatly appreciate all the love and care he and his staff have afforded me.

I too called after hours and spoke to a live person who said they could meet me at the clinic in 15 minutes.

I can't say enough about this Clinic and Dr. Nelson.

He is one of the most caring men I have ever seen and treats our pets with a gentle hand and with dignity.

12/17/11

Emergency Services Falsely Offered

by Debbie Bumgardner at Citysearch

This vet clinic says that they offer emergency services for "established clients only". The DO NOT offer emergency services. If you call after hours in an emergency situation you will get a very long message which will then give you another number to write down, hang up and call. You will then listen to another very long message that if "someone" has not called you back in 10 minutes "there may not be a doctor available". They will then give you the number of a real emergency clinic (which is excellent by the way) VLS 954-641-1100. My dog had a seizure and stopped breathing, I had called all 3 of the numbers wasting precious minutes listening to useless messages from Bayview and was in my car on the way to the real emergency clinic when Marissa called back after finishing her shower to see if I still needed anything. I love Dr. Nelson but emergency services are not available through this clinic, sadly. Dr. Nelson used to be more reliable and was there when I needed him especially in case of emergency. NOT THE CASE TODAY. Do not waste precious time trying to contact Bayview Animial Clinic in case of emergency.

08/11/11

Amazing Vet, Staff & Prices...

by jdude888 at Citysearch

I must say, I absolutely love this vet. I just took my 6 year old dog Mia in for her first visit to this clinic and I was absolutely blown away by how friendly the staff was here. The clinic is spotless, the staff was great and Dr. Christopher Smith was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He really went above and beyond my expectations. He really took the time to look over my dog and spent about 45 minutes just talking with me about her health and wellbeing. He honestly cared and didn't make me feel like I was just a number. It is hard these days to find people like that, especially veterinarians. He wasn't pushy like some vets I have been to and their prices are some of the lowest in the area. I would definitely recommend this vet clinic to everyone in the area...