Hughes 3438 East Lake Road South, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

"I can’t speak highly enough about my experience today. My cat Lily is 10, almost 11 years old and doesn’t have a good track record with the vet. Today was my first time at Hughes animal clinic and I don’t think I will take my cat anywhere else again. The whole staff deeply cares about animals and the doctor was sharing how this is a fear free clinic and he has literally taken classes to help learn this method so the animals aren’t scared. My cats last trip to our prior vet, she was terrified. She had peed all over herself. She was hissing, biting, and scratching, and our prior vet just didn’t really seem to care that she was so uncomfortable and scared and was being a bit rough with her. I had given her some gabapentin before coming in today due to Dr. Hughes recommendation. Lily was so good with how she handled everything and the staff knew she didn’t handle the vet good in the past so, they gave her a warm towel with cat pheromones to keep her calm. While we were waiting to pay and she was back in her carrier, they put some cotton balls soaked in the pheromones in her carrier so she wasn’t uncomfortable at any point. I feel so relieved to know I finally found somewhere that cares deeply about the animals that come in!! Lily and I couldn’t be more grateful!❤️"

"The best veterinary office! I’ve been coming to Dr. Hughes for over 10 years. His office takes care of our 3 dogs and cat. They are always responsive, helpful and give the best care to our animals."

"I have been taking my rabbit here for 2 years. Doctor Hughes is a great vet and is very knowledgeable about the animals he cares for. He is the one vet in the area that I trust with the well-being of my rabbit, given that they are considered exotic animals. I highly recommend him!"

"If you are looking for a veterinarian that will be an advocate for your pet and treat them with all the love and care you would provide them if you could take care of all their ailments yourself. We have been taking our dog to Dr Hughes for almost a decade and have recommended him to everyone we can. He is a very kind and compassionate person and medical provider. I would not ever take my dog anywhere else. Very highly recommended!!"

"Dr. Hughes is the most knowledgeable doctor to my 2 kids Archer & Lana. Staff is super friendly. It's a pleasure being in the presence of such a smart man. I think Dr. Hughes "James" has been practicing for over 35 years. He is the nicest man. He treats ALL animals. I love the fact that he spends time explaining the situation."