Veterinary Center of Sarasota

We love Dr. Gary and his staff. More importantly our pets– Jags and Patience love them as well. Patience is a 14 ½ year old lab, who would hide under my chair at the prior vet, and not leave my side– she walks with any of the Assistants and Dr. Gary without hesitation. Jags– a 1 year old King Charles considers it an outing.
They are friendly, responsive, take time to know the pets, and provide advice and guidance which is reliable and useful.

Love Dr. Gary and his whole staff! They know how to handle animals properly — my super skittish kitty is putty in Dr. Gary’s hands. And I love how they «connect» with my dog by walking her first. Once they do that, they can do anything to her! :-) Their practice is affordable and sort of «old school» but I always feel I’m in great hands. Would highly recommend!

We moved to Sarasota a little over one year ago and had been going to another veterinarian close to our home. I have a 12 yr old and a 6 yr old Maltese. The 6 yr old has had recurring issues with his ears and our 12 yr old female has been walking with a limp and sometimes even holding her right let out and not standing on it. My current vet didn’t seem to be making any progress with these things, so I decided it was time to look for someone new to help them. Dr. Rheinhardt was highly recommended by my groomer, so I decided to make an appointment, and I am so glad I did. Everyone on the staff is fantastic, from the moment you walk in the door. They all go out of their way to make sure the pet is comfortable and to get them to relax. I never felt rushed… it is such a calm environment (for the pets and their owners). They suggested I make the initial appointment on separate dates so that Dr. Rheinhardt could focus on each dog individually. When I arrived each time, someone immediately took them out for a walk to help them relax and get comfortable. In each case, after thoroughly evaluating their issues, he sat with me and explained the course of action he would like to take. The new medicine for my Jake’s ears seems to be working… and my Spike is already responding to the pain medication and supplement he suggested… in only three days she is moving more freely and being very playful again.
This might seem a bit early to be writing a review, but I was so impressed with the way everyone there treated my dogs with such compassion and caring… I’ve finally found a vet that I feel will always try to do the best thing for my little friends!

Great people who care about pets! My dog has been coming here since we moved to Sarasota and they do a great job keeping him healthy.

Simply the best!!!
Gary and staff= compassion, efficient!
Years of taking care of my dogs and cats!