Topor, Suzanne V, Dvm - Livingston Animal & Avian Hosp

You could not ask for a better avian vet than Dr. Toper. She has a gentle and kind nature that sends out such a calming energy. She is excellent with the birds and with her knowledge. Her staff is excellent, kind, caring, compassionate.\r She saved my bird's life many times, even going in on her day off to force fed and was compassionate years later when my bird died.\r I will be forever grateful to her and her staff for how kind they are. You could not find a better vet or staff. Jan Restivo more

I have been going to Dr. Topor and other vets (Dr. Readdy, Dr. Brush, Dr. Odachowski) at Livingston for more than 10 years. I have cats and ferrets and all have received loving and gentle care by all the vets and techs. Dr. Topor is very gentle and respectful of the animals as well as the pet owner. I recently lost a ferret due to old age and the care and respect that we both received exceeded that I have received at any vet in 20 years. Office Staff was compassionate, the techs were very competent and spent time to explain my medication and Dr. Topor showed me great compassion. I have always believed that a vet must be good with animals, but in grave situations, being kind to the owner is also very important. I only have good things to say about Dr. Topor and her staff. \r \r I have shown up on a couple emergency occasions without an appointment, and they have made time for me and my pet in need. \r \r Another good practice is that they will take care of cremation for you, so that you do not need to handle these arrangements during a time of grief. more

I've been taking my pets and my foster pets for Livingston for over six years, mainly because Dr. Odachowski and Dr. Ray are so great.\r \r However, the office manager is consistently rude to clients and made mistakes on my bills several times.\r \r One time I had a quote for my dog to be tested for allergies. I agreed to the test and dropped her off the next week. When I picked her up, the office manager increased the price by $150. she told the initial quote was a mistake and I was responsible for over $300. She said all this in front of other clients. I asked her to check with the owner as they should uphold the quote. She came back and said they would ""do me a favor"" by upholding the original quote.\r \r This march I took my dog in for her annual. I paid the bill they gave me in full and it said $0 balance when I walked out the door. 2 weeks later they sent a second invoice for $175 to my house with no note or explanation. My dog got sick a few months later. I called and they said Dr. O had left so I brough her to the new clinic. They called Livingston for her medical records and the office manager refused to send them because of an ""unpaid bill."" I called to talk to her and she accused me of not paying bills (I've spend thousands of dollars there over six years and ALWAYS paid my bill in full when I left). She said they forgot to add charges onto my last bill and added them on after and sent it to me???? REALLY? She refused to send my dogs medical records while she was sick because of this.\r \r I will never go there again. They do not CARE about animals more

Our Dusky Conure needs to see an avian vet. Like most people living in reality in 2010, we've been nearly crippled by the economy. However, we do have Care Credit for veterinary services. This avian practice does not accept Care Credit or make payment plan arrangements. We believe our Dusky Conure's foot is broken, and we know a vet visit right now is not going to be ""out of the pocket affordable"", especially since he will need X-rays, a splint, wrapping, pain medication, antibiotics and follow up visits. We have officially stopped exploring other options and taken him to our existing and expensive avian vet. At least they're business savvy and will accommodate people, as well as pets. This clinic very well may be ""good"", but nothing says ""caring"" more than providing OPTIONS for people to HELP their pets. Very disappointed! more

Wish I could give ten stars! This location is in ""Lutz"" but is almost right off of Bruce B. Downs/Bearss--very convenient to my home off of I75/Fletcher. It would be very easy to get to for anyone in the university area, as well as for folks in New Tampa. It was a little easy to pass--kind of hidden by all the trees, but not too bad. As soon as I walked into the waiting room, everyone took a great interest in my puppy. They all asked questions and were all just very caring about my animal, and wanting to meet my needs. The waiting room was very clean and didn't smell overly like a vet clinic, no urine or feces or dog smell. This is an avian (bird) specialist, but I only heard one bird the whole time--no sensory overload here, just a pleasant atmosphere and caring people. The tech that did the basic once-over was very friendly and also knowledgeable, reassuring me about my crate training issues, relating her own anecdotes and giving me good tips. I expressed a concern with the cost of the visit and she did everything she could to keep it well below my budget. Thanks!! She even helped with the socialization that is so important in those puppy years---coming up with a sweet voice and offering my canine several low-cal treats. So thoughtful and genuinely caring about the welfare of my doggie. The DVM was great; she was very thorough checking for fleas, doing an inspection. My puppy had a skin condition and she did everything to investigate what it might be, and what we can do to fix it. She did not try to push any medications on me (my boyfriend and I aren't big fans of medicines or chemicals), only gave us what was necessary to help the conditions that needed it. All the good reviews were true! This place is too good.... and that's it! Just awesome experience, can't wait to go back in three weeks for our second round of puppy shots! Pros: Very friendly staff, very knowledgeable and thorough DVM Cons: None that I could see! more

Have used this vet for over 10 years, have only praise for them. I had a bird that had liver problems, they couldn't save her, but they really did try. I took my fathers cat there after he had been hit by a car, he received gentle competent care while he was there. They treat all my animals, I won't go anywhere else again. Tried a closer vet, they just didn't have the ""bedside manor"" or the concern for my pets that I have come to expect from an animal hospital. Recommend them without reservations. If you have a pet you love that is sick or injured, this is the place you need. Pros: knowledgeable concerned staff, Cons: Nothing worth mentioning more

I have been to many vets over the years as I traveled a lot for 10 years. Without a doubt, this clinic is the BEST. From the front office staff, to the technicians, and, of course, the vets, everyone is kind and genuinely care about their patients as well as their human companions. When I first started taking my pets there after a very poor experience at another local vet (All Creatures---AVOID) Dr. Ready was my vet and she was wonderful. When she moved on, Dr. Odachowski took over for my pets. She is very wonderful as well and it has become clear to me over the past few years that this is the norm at the clinic. I had a cat go through 2 years of kidney failure which they helped us through so much and more recently, my pooch has come down with cancer. Although this is a very difficult time, I am so relieved to have such a supportive clinic, vet and staff. Although Dr. O is our primary, when she hasn't been available during a couple emergency visits, the other vets have been very attentive and worked very closely with us. Sometimes I have had to wait a bit past my appointment time, but I realize it is because they spend the time they need with clients and patients...well worth the slight inconvenience...just plan for the possibility. Pros: Caring, knowledgeable staff and vets Cons: sometimes a wait more

I had a great experience with trying to resolve some issues with my poor sick sugar gliders. It is difficult to find vets that take care of exotic pets, especially gentle little ones like sugar gliders. They genuinely care about the pets and the veterinarians and vet techs truly want to help you whether it is a benefit in their pocket or not. I did end up losing my sugar glider to the sickness because it was too late but they definitely made me feel comforted and did everything they could have done, plus more. They helped me re-home my other sugar glider so that she would not die of depression from losing her sister. I am very grateful to have found this place. Thank you! Pros: great atmosphere, caring environment more

I have been taking my pets to this clinic for well over four to five years now and they are wonderful. From the fantastic vet. techs to the veterinarians, they love animals and it shows! They are reasonably priced and available for any questions you have and it really shows they have a loving nature towards all animals. They've treated my cat for kidney failure for almost two years and if it weren't for their knowledge and help he would not have made it this far. He's 19 years old and they love him there! If you want a great place for your pet and you, please go to this vet! Pros: Always caring and available more

My cat's surgery was done by Dr. Ray. We have been back for follow up appointments since then and I have to say that our experience with the entire staff has been a positive one. They have been very accommodating to our needs. Dr. Ray truly takes an interest in my cats well being & shows that he understands that pets are members of the family. They have my recommendation! Pros: caring staff & good location more

I have used them for two years now for a bird, a dog and a cat. They really care about the animals more than money! They always have time for a call with questions and concerns , to just talk about training issues, and actually cry with you at end of your ""babies"" life. The whole staff there is great and crae about the welfare of the animals. Pros: They always take time to answer questions, fears and calls Cons: there are none! more

When I got my first bird about a year and a half ago, I wanted to make sure I had a good vet specifically for birds. I found Livingston Animal Hospital recommended online. I am extremely happy with Dr. Readdy there. She is very knowledgeable about avian issues and has birds herself which makes me feel even more comfortable. We have been to the clinic 3 times now (wing/nail clippings and normal checkups) and I have always been satisfied with the treatment there. Dr. Readdy always makes sure to ask about normal maintenance care such as diet , bathing, and home environment of my bird- I can tell she really cares. I signed up with citysearch just to write a review of her. Great vet! more