Newberry Animal Hospital

I have been a client at Newberry Animal Hospital for 20+ years. Dr Jeff started the practice and the faces up front and behind the scenes have changed through the years....but even after the untimely death of Dr Jeff, the current staff under the direction of Dr Baltzly continue to maintain the quality and caring. The equipment is updated and the medications used are top of the line, but the costs have remained reasonable and the staff works with each client to provide the best care that is needed and affordable. They also foster and adopt out cats/dogs and the animals are healthy and socialize well. I will not take my "kids" anywhere else. more

I have lived in Alachua for 12 yrs. with many pets. On the occasions that I have needed a vet, I have taken them to all the surrounding Animal Hospitals. But, I have found that NAH is the best one due to their high level of care, lower cost, and integrity. Most other vets' offices seemed stressed out, very pushy with extra tests and products and made me feel somewhat nervous about leaving my pet with them. However, I haven't had anything bad happen to any of my pets there. My experience with NAH has been more positive and I have felt more comfortable leaving my pets there. And I have to thank them for saving my cat Bob's life as well. I have found the right Vet Hosp.for my pet family. more

13 years ago, on Thanksgiving day, Brooke the Boxer was born. Yesterday, she was put to sleep while I held her in my arms. It was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do. If a dog ever had 9 lives, it was Brooke. 3 knee surgeries, lots of tumors and finally weight gain. There was a point where I called her my pet sloth! We weren't over-feeding her but she just never wanted to get up and walk, much less run! We just figured it was because of her knees. By complete chance, Dr. Lance Baltzley from Newberry Animal Hospital was with a mutual friend of ours when he stopped by my house one day. He took one look at Brooke and told me that he could most likely fix her. Fix her? Yeah right. I'd already taken her to my vet here in Gainesville and not only did he not offer a solution but he didn't even say that there was a fixable problem. Dr. Lance diagnosed it in 2 seconds. It was her Thyroid. After 2 weeks of treatment, Brooke was standing up regularly, her tail was up, then wagging, then came the weight loss and all of the sudden she was catching frisbees just like the old days! She was a puppy again! Thank you Lance. Yesterday, several years after the thyroid diagnoses, Lance put Brooke to sleep while I held her in my arms. We had done all we could do and it was time. It was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do but I can tell you that Dr. Lance made the experience the best that it could have possibly been. Patience, understanding, gentleness, comfort, passion and love are just a few of the words that come to mind about Dr. Baltzley. Thank you once again Lance not only for being a great doctor but for being great person. Brooke is going to miss you. ;) Byron, Sara, Samantha, Kingston and Brooke more

Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and skillful. more

When I first moved to the area I went through two different vets until I found Newberry Animal Hospital. I feel so comfortable with the staff at this clinic. The Dr.'s talk to you in words that you can actually understand, and they treat your pet as if it were their own. I feel as though I'm part of the Newberry Animal Hospital Family and would NEVER bring my pets elsewhere. more

Newberry Animal Hospital may be a little off the beaten path but it is the most worthwhile drive you can make - Dr. Philpot, Dr.Baltzley and Dr. Bailey are top of the line and the staff always goes the extra mile. In my book, Newberry Animal Hospital is my number one choice for my pet care. They are caring and compassionate and treat my pets as if they were their own. more