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Which Local Veterinarian Do You Think is the Best?

The voting is open. Which local veterinarian do you think is the best?

 

Summer is here, and everybody's looking for something new to do. What better time to revisit the best local hot spots in Bloomingdale-Riverview?

From July 23 to Aug. 17, we're asking readers to vote for Readers' Choice 2012 in 25 categories, from the best veterinarian in town to the best zoo in the Tampa Bay area.

Which local veterinarian would you recommend? Vote for your favorite in the poll below. And don't forget to vote for your favorite local places in the other 24 categories, too!

  • Which local veterinarian is the best?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Alafia River Animal Hospital
        1 (1%)
    • Four Paws Veterinary Hospital
        3 (3%)
    • Veterinary Center at FishHawk
        5 (6%)
    • Bloomingdale Animal Hospital
        2 (2%)
    • Noah's Ark Animal Hospital
        1 (1%)
    • Mayo Veterinary Service
        0 (0%)
    • Southbay Animal Hospital
        2 (2%)
    • Animal Medical Diagnostic Center
        2 (2%)
    • Riverview Veterinary Hospital
        26 (33%)
    • Brandon Lakes Animal Hospital
        21 (26%)
    • Boyette Animal Hospital
        1 (1%)
    • Big Bend Animal Hospital
        1 (1%)
    • Care Animal Hospital
        13 (16%)
    Total votes: 78
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Best of Bloomingdale-Riverview, Contest, Nominations, Readers' Choice, and Veterinarians

Emmy Robinson

11:11 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

VCF is a fantastic facility and has caring staff :) nobody beats their fantastic hours either! Open sat and Sunday! Saves you on emergency bills!!

Cathy Kelso

8:14 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Alafia River Animal Hospital on Lithia Pinecrest Rd.. They are awesome !!

Terry V. Morgan

1:42 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Noah's Ark on Bell Shoals. Very friendly and professionally operated. From the receptionist to the Veterinarians they are truly a caring group of professionals. Will work with your schedule to get your pet taken care of expeditiously.

Valerie Wilson

6:58 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

I want to nominate and/vote for Alafia River Animal Hospital. Ellen Matheson and her staff are fantastic! So fantastic I drive my dog all the way from Apollo Beach!

Lisa Montuori

8:15 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Fish Hawk Animal Clinic with Dr. Rivera been going there for over ten years!

Kathy Bishop

10:21 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dr. Buck - Bloomingdale Animal Hospital. The staff and doctors there are wonderful!!!

Charlotte Godfrey

11:34 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dr. Rivera's Fish Hawk Animal Clinic without a doubt! I've used several over
the years but I like Dr. Rivera and his staff the best! No unnecessary testing done
at this facility to wrack up more costs either!

Jackie

12:45 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

I love Four Paws Vetinary Hospital - they are so kind and caring and even gave me a cute note about my pets when they had to stay here - such a personal touch! They make sure no animla is in pain too - my cats recovered so well when they had surgery there.

Jill Jofko

7:29 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dr Matheson at Alafia River Animal Hospital on Lithia Pinecrest! Kind, caring and professional Vet and staff. Awesome facility too.

Lynea Warren D'Angelo

7:25 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Our family has used Valrico Animal clinic for 17 years and LOVE the staff and the care our babies haven gotten.

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