We are a Sarasota Animal Hospital that has been serving veterinary clients in the Sarasota neighborhoods of Gulf Gate Estates, Gulf Gate East, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, South Gate, Bee Ridge, The Country Club of Sarasota, The Oaks, The Landings, south sarasota, central sarasota, Clark Road, Beneva Road, and the Vamo area.
We are also very close to Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Lido Key and Casey Key and frequently see patients from as far as Longboat key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and North Port. We are dedicated to providing the best in preventative veterinary healthcare and using current techniques and technology within a caring environment to help your family dogs and cats live a happy and healthy life.
We are also very close to Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Lido Key and Casey Key and frequently see patients from as far as Longboat key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and North Port. We are dedicated to providing the best in preventative veterinary healthcare and using current techniques and technology within a caring environment to help your family dogs and cats live a happy and healthy life.
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Gulf Gate Animal Hospital is a full service small animal hospital and veterinary clinic located in south sarasota providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. The clinic has been helping area pets live happier healthier lives for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing the best in preventative healthcare and using current techniques and technology within a caring environment to help your family pet.
Here are some questions/answers that we are frequently asked. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at Gulf Gate Animal Hospital. 1. What are the Hospital hours? Our hospital is open Monday and Wednesday 8:00am until 5:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am until 7:00pm, Friday form 7am until 5:30pm, and Saturday we are open from 8:00am until 1:00 pm.
Gulf Gate Animal Hospital offers convenient early morning and late evening hours for our Sarasota, Gulf Gate, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, Casey key, Longboat key, Nokomis, Osprey, South Gate, Bee Ridge, Beneva, and Clark Road clients. Our Sarasota vets can be reached until 10 pm for animal medical emergencies by our current clients after hours through our answering service.
Our Sarasota Veterinarians have over 80 years of experience diagnosing and treating veterinary patients! Dr. Edward Cole has lived in Florida for 40 plus years. He was raised in Lakeland, Florida where he started working at a veterinary hospital when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Lakeland Senior High School with high honors and headed to the University of Florida where he became the youngest person accepted into the veterinary school.
Tara has been in Sarasota since 1992 and has been with the animal clinic since 1997, on/off for 2 years while attending college at the University of Florida. She has 2 dogs, "Codee" an australian cattle dog, and "Charlee" a golden retriever. Tara is our Senior Veterinary Care Specialist and Hospital Administrator.
Reviews (13)
P. A.
May 26, 2021
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Thru personal experience, I would not recommend this veterinary clinic for my pet. I have been with them since 2012. Up to 2020 I was generally happy but then I started feeling that they weren't as interested in the welfare of my pets as they were in the charges. This feeling was confirmed with my latest dog last week Saturday. They charged an exorbitant fee and sent him home with several medications. Over the weekend my dog did not improve and on Monday I had to take him to an emergency clinic where the decision was made to euthanize him. Worst part is that I now feel guilty because
Alex K.
Dec 01, 2020
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BEST. EVER. I don't think I could possibly rave about my experience with the entire staff at Gulf Gate Animal Hospital enough to truly give them the credit they deserve. I've been to many, many vets in the surrounding area because Ive had many pets and I also foster for various organizations. Never have I felt so welcome, supported, accommodated and impressed. Not only do they have the equipment and experience to carry out many various difficult procedures that a lot of vets simply can't do, but they also do so at very affordable prices. Not only do they try and accommodate me whenever
Nicole E.
Sep 02, 2020
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I brought my Yorkie in for a blatter infection and was charged $68.68 for an antibiotic that was to be taken twice a day for 14 days. I ran out of the antibiotic 2 days early and when I went back to get the 2 days of medicine they shorted me, they wanted forty something more dollars . I explained that I followed the dosage exactly as prescribed and should not have to pay more money for medicine I already paid for. They refused to do the right thing and give me the remaining 2 days of antibiotics and said that "they don't just give medication away" even though it was their fault for
Jeff S.
Jan 15, 2020
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We are on vacation from NC. Our Dachshund was not well, having issues walking. We called the Vet and they got us in 2 hours later. We were met by 2 friendly receptionist and met with Ryan and Dr Christina within 15 minutes of our arrival. Their bedside manner was excellent, we felt that they truly cared for our dog. The Dr's prognosis was a pinched nerve for which she prescribed 3 medications. My wife and I were extremely happy with our visit. The dog seems happier too...... Would recommend this veterinary clinic if asked. Keep up the great work! Your service to us today really made a difference
Sabrina H.
Nov 16, 2019
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The best animal hospital in SRQ. They are incredible, and when my puppy passed away this summer, and we were going in multiple times a week, they treated me with such kindness and compassion. Other than a close friend, they were really the only ones that knew what we were going through, so in a way they felt like family. They treated my baby like a celebrity. I now have another puppy and I didn't even think twice about going here, and I recommend to everybody I know to go here. They have such a genuine love for animals and create such wonderful relationships with their clients.
Kara P.
Oct 25, 2019
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Just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful care received by Oreo from Dr. Jeanette and Ryan (?) the vet tech this morning. They made a senior dog feel comfortable and secure during today's first exam and workup and he is a much happier boy after his nail trim and checkup! We will bring him by for a follow up once he has his first groom and is looking all spiffy. Thank you again so much!
David C.
Nov 07, 2018
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Gulf Gate Animal Hospital has by far the best vets in Sarasota. This is verified by surgical outcomes, which are far and away better than any local clinic. The facility and state-of-the-art medical equipment is top notch and the staff are wonderful. As a bonus, their fee schedules are also much more reasonable than any competitor.
David S.
Apr 17, 2018
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Our little Yorkie (Tessa) suddenly developed a weird skin irritation on her belly unlike anything seen before. Of course this always happens on a weekend so called around and GGAH scrambled to fit us in early Monday morning -in spite of this not really being a serious emergency. To us, especially my wife, it was worrisome though and we really appreciated someone else caring enough. The staff here clearly love their jobs working with critters of all kinds. Dr. Cole examined, diagnosed and prescribed treatment giving us immediate peace of mind. He was happy to take the time to discuss the causes
Forest B.
Feb 26, 2018
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Drs. Cole have been taking wonderful care of my miniature schnauzers for more than a decade. Each dr is great and the staff provides exceptional service. Gulf Gate Animal Hospital employs 13 full-time and two part-time employees. There are four Veterinarians, including Co-owners Drs. Ed and Jeanette Cole. Significantly, the other two Veterinarians, Dr. Christina Whitcomb and Dr. Marcie Burn, are each former Technicians of the hospital. According to Dr. Ed, seven employees of the hospital have gone on to enter veterinarian schools.
Lor P.
Nov 25, 2017
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I called in the early AM on a Saturday to get them to call my regular vet to refill my dogs prescriptions. The left without doing that. My dog will go without heart medication until Monday. In the interim, I got a call from Dr. Cole who told me I should have gotten my facts straight before leaving this review. He cited his facility called my vet and let them know of my dogs medication regimen. I never got a call GG saying they did what they were supposed to. They can make a call telling me how wrong I was but not to say, the other vet was informed of the medication change?
Rick I.
Mar 11, 2017
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They were able to see my cat minutes before closing on a Saturday, and stayed to help her and administer treatment well after hours. Everyone on staff was excellent to me and my animal. Pricing was more than fair and they provided a treatment plan with all cost estimates prior to administering them. Very professional
Tish P.
Jan 24, 2015
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I'm impressed with this hospital/vet. We are new to the area and one of my cats has chronic allergies that require regular visits for steroid shots. He's so terrified of the vet that we usually have to sedate him to examine him. GGAH was excellent, understanding and they managed to examine him without sedation. Additionally, they proposed a different treatment that I can possibly administer myself, meaning fewer vet visits and a less terrified cat. Considering that he's been having to go for a shot every two months or so for eight years, this should improve the quality of his life
Heather S.
Mar 21, 2013
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I would like to again write to say how impressed I am with the compassion and care the veterinarians and staff show here. My kitty once again had a urinary blockage, this time more serious than the last. It required me taking him in several times after the initial treatment, once at 8pm on Sunday night. The fact that Kate would meet us at the clinic after hours melts my heart, just knowing how much she cared. And with all my phone calls, questions, and additional visits, I expected then to think I was crazy and lose patience with me. But they never did.
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