Beach Veterinary Clinic

Dr Holland and Jenna Rio Winchell are my dream team. Dr Holland has saved my tiny old dogs life 3 times now. Jenna provides the best care I could ever imagine. Leslie up front is very knowledgeable and will take care of business. I also have used Dr Kafer for my newest rescue and she is very good also. I can’t say enough good things about the staff here. Of course sometimes there are new people, but with some patience everything gets taken care of.

Wish I could do zero stars! Took my precious Maltese pup here who was only 3 mos old, had her tested for parasites and infections and they said she was fine. A week later, she can’t keep anything down and I took her to a local vet and she has 2 parasites! She’s so weak she can’t even put her head up. I hope she gets better! Do not go to this vet!!!

I love this vet! About a year and a half ago, I adopted my pup from Manatee County Animal Services. I was referred to them from MCAS, because they offer free visits for LIFE if you choose to adopt from certain local shelters. Not only do I save money by going here, but their service is excellent. Last July, my same pup was hit by a car. She broke her back in two places and had to have the top of her back leg removed. I can not tell you how much I appreciate the help I got from Beach Vet. Dr. Luke Berglund operated on my dog, gave me a rehabilitation plan, and helped assure me that she would get through the process just as healthy as before. Dr. Kafer also helped me plan specific rehab movements to help her get back to normal. Both were so helpful and correct with their positive predictions! She is a happy and healthy dog now on zero medications — you can not even tell that she was hit when you see her. Throughout the week of surgery (and her staying at the vet), they allowed me to come everyday and visit my puppy. They also helped me get her on the right medications for her pain/​health and for my budget. The doctor and vet techs always seem to be honest about your dog’s needs (unlike other vets I’ve been to). They never attempt to upsell you, which I appreciate as a grad student on a budget. The staff always greets you with smiling faces, even amongst the certain chaos that a waiting room filled with cats and puppies has. They even know my dog, Willow, by name! I highly recommend Beach Vet to anyone looking for a new veterinarian in the Bradenton/​Anna Maria Island area.

One of my dogs had been suffering from a bad stomach/​intestinal bout for about a week. when we were in Longboat for a month. After asking about for local recommendations and reading a few Unilocal reviews, I called BVC.
This was a terrific and lucky choice. He was seen by Dr. K, who was patient, attentive and thorough. She checked him out carefully, then explained all she did and recommended.
The entire staff was professional and pleasant, in fact. And their procedures and fees were comparable to those at our hometown vet.
I highly recommend this clinic.

We are vacationing in the area and needed help for our dog who was in a lot of pain. Dr. Luke and staff got us in right away and were so good with my dog — from the front desk to the doctor! After several shots and a prescription, he is back to his old self. The cost was about what it would be at home. Would highly recommend!

MONEY HUNGRY is the only way to describe the doctor who bought this business a few years ago.
I took my dog to him, showing him all the tests from other vets. and explaining her symptoms which evidently had been hard too diagnose. I explained that I was trying one more time to see if another vet, meaning Him… Luke. at Beach, would be able to help me with this problem. I did ask that he not do the tests that had already been done within the last 2 weeks at other places. … and asked what he thought.
He then proceeded to do nearly every test that had already been done… and guess what? He didn’t know what it was. I could understand THIS… since had been hard for the other vets, too. But what is unforgiveable is that he repeated these same tests and then charged over $ 500!
Terrible practice at a vet clinic that used to be all about the animal!

What a great place. I met Dr. Holland and staff during less than optimal circumstances, but they were great. Me and my buddy were met by a very caring and compassionate doctor and staff. I would recommend them to anyone in the area.