We Are Different

Top 10 Reasons We Are Different:

1) Our Vision: To Provide Outstanding Care for Every Client and Every Patient, Everyday.

We believe that providing individualized patient care is the right thing to do. Our hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is a very prestigious organization that requires specific standards for Veterinary Medicine and Hospitals. There are only about 14% of veterinary hospitals in the country that carry this recognition. We adhere to standards that range from providing excellent patient nursing care to maintaining state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. We are proud to be accredited and work diligently to uphold these standards in a caring and professional manner. Ultimately these standards translate into better care for your pet and better service for you.

2) Individualized Early Detection Plans

Your pet's needs are as unique as yours! At your pet's annual and semi annual health visits we will review your pet's age, body condition & weight, breed, lifestyle and travel habits to ensure that we are providing the best care for your companion. Click Here for more information.

3) Board Certified Veterinarians & Specialists and AAHA Accreditation

Dr. Link Welborn, canine and feline practice
Dr. Timothy Lassett, canine and feline practice
Dr. Peter Helmer, avian and exotic practice
Dr. Lisa Teske, acupuncture and herbal medicine

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is a very prestigious organization that requires specific standards for Veterinary Medicine and Hospitals. There are very few hospitals in our area that carry this recognition. We adhere to standards that range from providing excellent patient nursing care to maintaining state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. We are proud to be accredited and work diligently to uphold these standards in a caring and professional manner. Ultimately these standards translate into better care for your pet and better service for you.

4) Online Store with Guaranteed Products

Need Medications, Heartworm or Flea Control, Food or just a new toy, leash or treat for your pet? Try our Online Store! We guarantee all medications and products found in our store. Would you like pay for your pets heartworm and flea control one month at a time? Ask us about our Home Delivery Program with gift certificates available for half priced examinations!

5) FREE Pet Taxi

You call! We Fetch! FREE pet pick up and delivery! We also will delivery your pet's medications and food. Call for details! 813-973.8566

6) Social Responsibility and Community Outreach

We provide medical services for many rescue organizations, such as Labrador Rescue and provide free examinations for all pets adopted from the Humane Society. We also offer low cost spay and neuter services.

7) Adoption Services and The Love Fund

Ask us about our Adoption Program. We 'recycle' Many homeless pets wind up on our doorstep. We examine, test, vaccinate and spay or neuter these pets and put them up for adoption. If you are looking for a new companion, let us know!

The Love Fund is a financial assistance program we have in place to help our clients in need. Our team members donate to our Love Fund out of their paycheck and the owners of our practice will then match that amount. As the fund grows we are able to help our clients with pets in need. The financial assistance we provide is for pets with a good prognosis for recovery, and we ask clients to donate back into the fund when they become financially able.
8) Evening and Weekend Hours

Monday through Thursday 7 am to 8pm
Friday 7 am to 6 pm
Saturday 8am to 4pm
Sundays noon to 4pm

9) Client Satisfaction is #1, Our Client Survey Scores Prove it!

Just ask our clients! We do! Total Client Satisfaction is our number one priority. We routinely reach out to our clients and stay focused on providing convenient service for a great value based on their feedback.

10) Expedient Diagnostics

From labwork to x-rays, getting your pet's test results quickly is a priority for us, because we understand how important finding answers about your pet's health is to you. Ask about our newest technologies.

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