Paws and Claws Animal Medical Center - Dunedin

Dr. Culpepper and her staff are really great! My son has a slider turtle that git really sick and we were having a hard time finding someone who could help. We were recommended here and couldn't be happier. The level of concern and care they showed to get a little turtle healthy again was truly amazing. Several weeks after we brought him back home, Dr. Culpepper and her staff would still call/text to check on him to make sure that he was still doing ok. They really know what they are doing and clearly enjoy doing it. I highly recommend this practice!

Dr. Culpepper and her staff are the very best at what they do. More importantly, they are compassionate and loving caregivers who always go the extra mile to care for our Bernadoodle Hooch. I wouldn’t take my pet anywhere else!

Dr. Culpepper and her staff are absolutely amazing. I brought my dog, Sheba, to an appointment and I was absolutely blown away by how caring, respectful, and attentive Dr. Culpepper and her staff were with Sheba. They get you into a room very fast and seem to clean each room out after every dog which I appreciate. Dr. Culpepper is the only vet at the clinic so you might have to wait a bit after your appointment time until she makes it into the room but it’s so worth it because she gives both the pet and the owner all of her time to truly figure out what is wrong and come up with a treatment plan. Bonus is they are very reasonably priced which I appreciate because my last vet was way overpriced and I felt like I didn’t have the same experience or connection that I had at Paws and Claws. If I could rate 10 stars I would! Highly highly recommend to bring your pets to Dr. Culpepper. I know I will! Edit: After our annual visit for Sheba, I still love Dr. Culpepper and her staff! Very knowledgeable and affordable pricing. We were able to receive a year injection of Bravecto and Proheart 12 which will save us money in the long run and give us peace of mind for Shebas protection. The staff and her also treated my daughter with the upmost respect and provided coloring books while we waited to be seen! Amazing work from the staff at Paws and Claws!

My precious cat Andy Howard was my best friend and therapy kitty too. We found Andy, a rescue at 3 years old was diagnosed with kidney disease. My neighbor told me to take him to Paws and Claws. Over the years they helped give us 7 wonderful years with Andy. With their kindness and help Andy was a happy kitty for more years than normal with this disease. Thank you so much to the whole staff.

Dr. Culpepper and the entire Paws and Claws team are absolutely outstanding. We’ve been to plenty of vets over the years, and this was hands-down the best experience we’ve ever had. We were concerned and advised by the Humane Society that our cat, Willow, would be anxious at the vet. But with Dr. Culpepper she was completely calm and comfortable the whole time; it’s clear Dr. Culpepper has a special gift for putting both animals and their owners at ease. She took all the time we needed, explained everything thoroughly, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. The staff from front desk to assistants were friendly, professional, and kind. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Paws and Claws and won’t take Willow anywhere else.

The staff at Paws and Claws are amazing! I started seeing Dr Culpepper at another animal clinic and we followed her when she started her own practice. She, and her fabulous staff, have seen all our babies from dogs to guinea pigs, rats and mice. They are the most caring people and have seen us through some rough times. This place and these people are THE BEST!

I, too, would like to share my appreciation for Dr. Culpepper and her staff. My 17-year-old dog was extremely ill when I arrived in Dunedin after a cross-country move. She had been diagnosed with cancer earlier and her condition had worsened. Dr. Culpepper understood my resistance to aggressive treatment and tried her best to make my dog more comfortable during her final days. She didn't pressure me at all but rather showed compassion while giving me the time to determine the best and most humane course. Ultimately, after another week, I decided that there was no hope and that even the prospects for a peaceful natural death were fading. While I cannot attest to Dr. Culpepper's medical expertise, she came highly recommended from others in town, including an experienced groomer. She seemed perfectly capable, intelligent, and sharp. Moreover, she showed empathy and could communicate well. I really appreciated how she responded to texts after hours, accommodated us into her tight schedule to perform the procedure, and even sent a condolence card after the fact. She had nothing to gain. We were pet-less, but our sadness was made a little less severe by virtue of her kindness. I'm not sure if or when we'll be adopting another dog, but I wouldn't stray any farther than Paws and Claws. Her clinic was convenient to use downtown Dunedin, with free parking directly in front. Her charges were more than reasonable, and, unlike so many other clinics, we knew exactly who we were getting for veterinary care. I liked her a lot, I felt her staff were hard working and well taught, and, based on her resume, am confident that the level of care she offered to her clients was high.