Bivens Animal Hospital

I have been a client of Dr. Bivens through 25 years of pets. Along the way I have taken my pets to other veterinarians when I was living away from the area. But no vet has ever provided as thorough, careful or empathetic care as Dr. Bivens. On more than one occasion, my dog was near death—and I had been told by a different vet that he had only months to live if we were lucky. Dr. Bivens wasn’t willing to accept that so easily. She sent me to a specialist and between the two of them, my 13 year old best friend is still with me—and thriving 3 years later. It’s easy to diagnose and treat the obvious. But to see what others miss by going the extra mile takes real conscientiousness and care. She didn’t stop studying when her last exam was over. Instead, she continues to learn and grow as a professional. Everyone doesn’t. But that’s why she can often identify something others miss—and treat what others are willing to give up on. Dr. Bivens never takes shortcuts. Ultimately, she is the person I would trust most where any pet’s health is concerned. I highly recommend Dr. Andrea Bivens.

Dr. Bivens has been our veterinarian for over 25 years and she has taken care of all of our pets. I would not consider anyone else. Dr. Bivens and her staff are the most kind, caring and professional veterinary staff I have ever dealt with. Our Beaux just loves them!

Dr. Bivens has cared for all of our pets and has never failed to amaze us with her compassion and expertise!! Maizey loves her

As far as caring for the animals, they do an okay job. They get the job done. As for Bivens herself, I've never had such a disrespectful vet. Perfect place to go if you want a vet with such a sense of entitlement. The fact that she has felt the need to not only comment on my weight but make remarks on how I need to train my dogs because they are scared of the clinic. As if them being scared of the clinic has any connection with how well my dogs are trained. Definitely needs to learn some bedside manners.

Dr. Bivens and her staff represent one of the most professional and well organized veterinarian clinics that I’ve ever experienced. It’s refreshing to meet a veterinarian so qualified and so compassionate. Recently, I required the services of an in-home euthanasia Dr. Bivens and one of her technicians provided excellent care at a bedside manner that made the whole experience much easier to deal with.

Dr. Bevins, when I asked you that day, not moments after our loved one had passed, "how do you do it?" and you responded, "easy, it's not my dog." The coldness of that response has resonated with me since April. I'm sure you are a good doctor, but I felt your approach should of have been one of more compassion; he meant the world to us and was gone in an instant, forever from our lives, yet you carried a conversation on with your tech about how good our chocolates were as if what you were doing was no big deal and just another transaction. This has bothered me for a while and I needed to get it off my chest. Would I ever use or recommend your services? probably not, although, I am sure you have a great customer base. I just wish you would have treated that day, one the most difficult and painful days of our life's with a bit more compassion.

I cannot be more grateful for Dr. Bivens. After another vet had advised me to put my Peter down, I came to see her and she saved him. I will forever be grateful for her and her staff I’ve never met a group such as this so “in the right business” they are here for the animals, the animals are top priority and I will forever be thankful.

This was the worst experience with a vet that I've ever experienced and I've owned dogs for my entire life. After 18.5 years our beloved Yorkie was leaving us. He was so weak and in pain, so Dr. Bevins was recommended by a local crematory because she made mobile euthanasia visits. She came into our home with an assistant. We were so distraught over this decision and even though she refused to examine him at our home, we agreed to put him down. She asked if we had chocolate, so Chico could be distracted with the forbidden treat. She and her assistant proceeded to root through the candy dish eating them and talking about candy while we were having the saddest moment ever. She was cold, detached, and couldn't care less that we were sobbing and distraught. She just wanted paid. She had absolutely no compassion, and knowing this, I wouldn't take any animal to her in the future, EVER. If our pup wasn't in so much misery, we would have told her to leave as soon as it became clear that she was heartless and unfeeling. Response: Your response speaks VOLUMES and proves your lack of compassion. You've completely missed the point. We were not bickering, we were torn and distraught over the death of our fur baby. Our vet in Sarasota has DVM following his name and we knew his kidneys were failing him. As far as the chocolate, we didn't care that you gave him chocolate. It was YOUR COMPLETELY INSENSITIVE BEHAVIOR as you rifled through our candy dish like a small child popping pieces in your mouth while our dog was dying in my arms! You are correct, you are NOT the vet for us, or anyone else who expects compassion when putting their pet to sleep.

I wish I could rate Bivens with 10 stars. She is an amazing vet with the best way of interacting with our pets and us. It is clear that Doctor Bivens pursued a career in veterinary care to help animals and the people that care for them. I'm so glad we found her and her team. I've had dogs and cats my whole life and never have seen this level of attention.

I have been consistently wildly impressed by Dr Bivens and her staff. Patient, knowledgeable, compassionate. It is a relief to know my animals have Bivens Animal Hospital to care for them.