Sandalfoot Animal Clinic And Bird Hospital

This is like an old country doctor approach to vet care. I’ve been here many times over the years and the staff and doctor have always been understanding and compassionate. They never tell me they have to run expensive tests to diagnose my pets. Most vet clinics make me feel like they want to rack up a huge bill, never have I had that experience here. With our friendly neighborhood vet I don’t have to put off medical care for my pets ever.

After moving from CT., we needed a new vet. We took our two dogs here and wow… we were really impressed. First off, the staff is friendly and caring (they even get to bring their dogs to work). This was the first vet’s office we’ve been to in Boca Raton, that didn’t try and sell us on every single little thing. Our dogs only needed Heartguard, since they were up to date on their vaccinations. Dr. Watnik drew blood to make certain they didn’t have heartworm, then gave us the Heartguard. No charge for an office visit, and our bill for both dogs for a little over $ 200 (including two packs of Heartguard and the blood tests). The last vet we went to in Boca charged us $ 250 just for our third dog, to get her Heartguard Medication (office visit, bloodwork, medication, poop screening).
Our dogs need their teeth cleaned, but Dr. Watnik said it could be done in the next 6 months. No pressure to book an appt. to get it done right away. I came away with the feeling that they really care about the animals, and it isn’t all about the money with Sandalfoot Animal Clinic. Dr. Watnik and his staff seem really professional and compassionate. We will definitely use them as our number 1 vet.
They also do rescue work with the Humane Society.

Dr. Watnick and his staff are very nice and informative. We have been coming here for over 5 years and appreciate the time they take with the animals and the recommendations.

I worked as a Vet tech for many years, so not only do I tend to be very picky about my pets’ caregivers, but I am also very in tune with the «behind the scenes» goings ons at veterinary hospitals in general. One morning, when I could not get a hold of any of my vet contacts, this place was highly recommended to me, and rightfully so. The veterinarian and staff were superb, very knowledgeable, caring, prompt and did not try and do any expensive unnecessary test on my dog. I was very impressed with them.
Even the front desk staff was great, very caring, friendly and informative. INFORMATIVE! In most animal hospitals, the desk is usually run by less than knowlegeable, highschool cheerleader types. The head technician was also very experienced and wonderful.
I never revealed I was in the veterinary field, I felt as though I was an undercover health inspector of sorts disguised as a regular customer. The place was very clean and the prices were surprisingly un-​Boca Raton! I felt very much a part of my pets diagnosis and treatment. They explained everything to me in lay terms (albeit unnecessarily) and followed up with me on the phone the next day. I found my new Vet! :)