Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center

Write a Review727-531-5752

OPEN NOW - Open 24 Hours

We had been recommended to Dr. Sawyer and Tampa Bay Veterinary Surgery by our primary doctor. The reason for the visit was a broken elbow on our 4 month Yorkie. When Dr. Sawyer entered the room she immediately began discussing surgery times, pricing and what to expect. When I asked her what she thought about the break she stated she had not looked at the x-ray then left the room to go review the x-rays. Upon her return she recommended surgery and proceeded to use a skeleton bone from the drawer to explain the break, again with no physical review or even watching our dog walk. She seemed very impatient and we seemed to have no choice. They scheduled an appointment the next morning for surgery and we left.

Feeling as though something was not right, we went to get a second opinion and had a far better experience. The next doctor was patient with us and we visited him twice over 4 days and had phone calls. During that time Dr. Sawyer called us pushing us to get in for surgery. Fortunately, with the professionalism of the next doctor, we came to the conclusion that the risks of surgery and the healing process were not worth the risk. I am happy to say we made the right decision to not do surgery as our little guy is doing great!

I was surprised to receive a $100 bill from Tampa Bay Veterinary as the second doctor we saw twice and for much longer as he did a physical exam both times, looked at x-rays and watched our yorkie walk. I called Dr. Sawyer to discuss my experience and my disappointment, her answer was my time is not free and I stick by my recommendation.

This is certainly not a doctor I would suggest to anyone. The lack of attention to detail and personal attention could be a danger to your pet. It's a doctors job to listen to the patient, do the proper examination then make a decision. Dr. Sawyer was clearly relying on the recommendation of our primary care doctor, did not list to our concerns or explain the complications with surgery and recovery period.

On Oct. 21, 2015 I brought my healthy happy wonderful dog Sam for a rhinoscopy because of constant nasal congestion. Dr. Weaver told us it would take 1/2 or maybe and hour and the worst was he would go home with a bloody nose and not to worry it would clear up by itself. Instead Dr. Weaver made one mistake after the other and Samson died that day. It was a test and nothing should have gone wrong. I have filed a complaint with the Florida State Board of Veterinary medicine. She killed our beloved sweetheart and we never heard a word from her. I pray she doesn't hurt another wonderful fur baby.

I would not recommend this place to anyone. If you love your dogs, don't take there. You will regret it just like I did. They will eat you and your dog alive.

Please don't go there. All they care about is money nstead of what's right for your dog. My dog was suffering from lack of red blood cells and was directed to remove her spleen followed by other procedures and tests. I spent thousands of dollars at this hospital and none of these procedures worked. I feel that the diagnosis process was careless. My dog died and suffered with all the pain at the end. I love animals. I usually don't write a review, but I don't want other dogs are treated carelessly like my dog.

this is the first review I've ever done on any place. I had to move my parvo infected Pup from an emergency clinic to one that could watch him 24 hours. It was that or I would have to transfer him to and from a day clinic in the night clinic every day and every night. After a long search we decided on this clinic. It was an hour away from Us but definitely worth it.I could tell right when I got in but this was the right place for us. They didn't wait for payments or documents to hook my dog back up to fluids. They made him number one priority. The doctor was very understanding and I could tell she was listening to my concerns not just shoving me out of her office like some. I was told I could come visit and call as much as I would like to. Everybody was so kind. If you're unsure where to take your dog this is the place. Their prices are also pretty well for being a 24 hour clinic

If you need someone who really cares for your beloved pet search no more this is the #1 place. Twice my precious Sassy has been critically ill and both times they were awesome with her. I have left her there for 2 weeks at a time and she was treated fantastic. I could really sleep at night knowing she was in the best hands ever. I have searched all over and trust me I have found NONE better then these people they are awesome in my book. Thanks everyone at Tampa Bay you all are fantastic and may GOD Bless you all for what you do :)

Debra Collins (Sassy's mom)