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January 2024 by Gayle R
We were traveling through the area when our dog ate something that caused a blockage. We took him to Mantanzas River Animal Hospital where Dr. Nicholas saw him. After doing X-rays and a sonogram the Dr. showed us not only the blockage, but a very large liver (our dog had Cushing's) where he discovered two tumors, as well as pneumonia caused by vomiting from when our dog was trying to expel the foreign object.Dr. Nicholas was very upfront and factual about our options and when asked, he provided his personal recommendation. He was right but the decision was still very difficult and painful. We never felt rushed and Dr. Nicholas patiently answered our questions even when I feel like I asked the same questions over and over. His staff was equally compassionate and patient. It appears that they do all their testing onsite and are capable of addressing the most complicated illnesses.I feel like we lucked out by finding this wonderful "old school" veterinarian who knows how to think on his feet; he was wise and not greedy. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our emotional needs. Thank you Dr. Nicholas and team for your compassionate treatment.
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November 2023 by Penny Smith
Been going there for 29 years. Dr. Nicholas is a great Veterinarian and has a caring staff. He is honest and cares deeply for his "patients ".
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October 2023 by kat
Mantanzas River is a wonderful, kind, and caring clinic! Dr. Inman has done an amazing job with my cat! I sincerely appreciate everyone at the clinic and how much they really care for the animals ❤️ They have the best price point I have found and still come through with top quality care! I highly recommend this practice!
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August 2023 by june hill
This team is awesome!!! I didn't have an appointment for my Sadie. I called they told me to bring her in and they will fit her in. Dr. Nicholas ,Samantha, Jasmine, and Wendy thank you so much for being so caring to my Baby. Thank you for your service. The best Veternarian office. June Hill
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August 2023 by Shannon Chambers
I’ve been taking my dog there for years and now taking my boyfriends dog there. They are great when greeting you at the front. Doctor was amazing and very easy to communicate with. They don’t try to sell you on everything, services and medication. Great experience ?
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June 2023 by Mallory Parson
Dr. Nicholas and the vet techs who assisted were so wonderful with my boy, Hopper. We came in as a new patient after an emergency surgery over Memorial Day Weekend at SARVEC. We scheduled him for the next week to check out his incision and have an exam done. Dr. Nicholas was so gentle and calm with Hopper, who was a bit nervous in the new environment. We ended up just removing his staples in the exam room while we all laid on the floor with him to keep him calm and happy. They even explained everything to my 4 year old daughter, so she understood what was happening and didn't get upset. We are very happy with the care we received, and they are now our primary vet.
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May 2023 by Kim Inman
This is the cleanest Veterinary Clinic I have ever walked into. They are a top notch team of professionals. We have been very impressed with the staff and Dr. Inman.
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May 2023 by Jenni Hebert
Brought our cat here on a weekend & his regular vet was closed. The Dr was able to see him quickly, very kind & caring. We appreciate all staff for seeing our Fur Baby!
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March 2023 by Brittany Bermudez
This place is very busy but for good reason. They are not about to make you pay for anything extra or things you don’t need. They have very reasonable prices. it’s makes it so much easier to have a pet when vets are not trying to take you for all your worth. They really are a great vet with clean facility and friendly staff. It was definitely worth waiting to get in. Thank you so much for helping my baby. Picture is day after surgery video is day of
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March 2023 by Donna
So thankful to front office staff who helped us secure an emergency appointment here for our dog today. Found everyone at this hospital to be compassionate, and professional yet friendly. Dr. Nicholas could not have been nicer, and calmed our fears for our pet as he explained each test, and the reason for it. Office space was modern and extremely clean. We are very happy to have found this practice and will be returning.
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March 2023 by Steve and Cynthia Wright
Glad to have a dedicated practice for my daughters guide dog. The vet is very dedicated. Phones are very busy.
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February 2023 by Allie Gardner
This is not my dogs primary vet, but it will be now. They were able to fit Lottie in immediately on a Saturday morning. They were up front and reasonable with pricing - only did what they had to do and had her back to normal within 24 hrs. Great staff and love that they have Saturday hours for peace of mind.
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December 2022 by Savannah LeFors
I would like to thank the Matanzas River staff for seeing my dog and I last minute and getting us in for an appointment on a Saturday morning. The vet staff was friendly and allowed me to advocate for my dog and help her feel most comfortable. Thank you!
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November 2022 by soulmaits86
I was looking for a new vet, and someone in my neighborhood recommended Matanzas River. We went today for the first time, and saw Dr. Lopez.We spent almost 2 hours there with our 3 dogs. The room was large, and clean. Vet techs Amanda and Dirk were great, especially with our nervous girl, Molly.(see photo)Dr. Lopez was professional and thorough, and her bedside manner was great.The front desk staff didn't seem very welcoming at first, but seemed to warm up a bit in the end.I would recommend Matanzas River Animal Hospital for their staff, clean environment and reasonable prices.
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July 2022 by sydney waring
When I first moved to St. Augustine, one of the most important things I needed was a good vet. Not just good, excellent. My 2 of my 3 Goldens do have underlying medical conditions.I lucked out. A stranger recommended the hospital. I reviewed their website and quickly noticed that Dr. Lopez had a connection with my breed. That’s important to me.Even before I officially was a client, I called them to see if they could work one of my Goldens in b/c I thought he had injected a foreign object. They couldn’t see him, recommended the local ER where the problem was resolved. Yet, even though I wasn’t a client, they called the next day to see how my dog was doing.My appointments are always timely. If there’s a problem, they work me in.I’m the first to admit I am a high-maintenance client. Always have questions, and often have suggestions. They always take the time (either in person or by email) to answer concerns and explain why or why not my recommendations are appropriate.Highly recommend!
