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University Animal Clinic
University Animal Clinic is proud to welcome you to our Bradenton animal hospital! At our state-of-the-art animal clinic, we’re proud to serve our local Florida community, from Lakewood Ranch, to Sarasota, Bradenton, and beyond!
As an AAHA-Accredited vet in Bradenton, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine available, along with friendly, compassionate service that you can trust.
If you have any questions about our animal hospital, our veterinarians or our wide range of veterinary services, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. Thank you for your interest in University Animal Clinic! Our veterinarians look forward to meeting both you and your pet!
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Veterinary Services
From dogs to rats, cats to amphibians and reptiles, University Animal Clinic serves the needs of all types of pets in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton, and surrounding communities. Our animal clinics’ highly skilled veterinarians and trained personnel are on hand six days a week, with our animal hospital open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Led by a knowledgeable veterinary team, our Bradenton animal hospital offers some emergency procedures, and a wide array of services and routine care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets.
Our motto is “Caring Only Requires Love” and we have plenty of love as well as plenty of advanced resources, tools, and facilities to administer our veterinary care.
Our services include check-ups, annual exams, and preventative medicine (wellness plans as part of our Prevention Club). We offer a full range of vaccinations that include rabies, distemper, kennel cough, and the newest rattlesnake vaccine.
Our ultrasound technology allows us to take a closer look at what’s going on inside your pet in a non-invasive way.
Our surgical procedures include; spay, neuter, orthopedics, and internal procedures as well as other intricate surgeries.
We are not limited to dogs and cats, either. We also treat the exotic pets of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch.
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Exotic Pet Care
Every pet is special to us at University Animal Clinic. We also know exotic pets are unique and therefore require special care. Our highly qualified exotic veterinarians near you serve the needs of exotic pets in University Park, Bradenton, Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. Whether a bird has a crop infection, a snake or other reptile is not eating or has a lack of appetite, or rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets or other rodents suffer from respiratory infections, we are here to serve the needs of our all exotic pets and their owners. In addition to treating exotic pet ailments, we offer tips and guidance on the proper diet, vitamins, lighting and housing for these unique creatures that visit our exotic pet clinic in Bradenton.
Although all reptiles share the similar traits of being cold-blooded and covered in scales, they do not follow a one-size fits all outline for proper care. Some snakes and other reptiles need a hot, dry environment while other snakes and reptiles require a humid and mossy enclosure. They also vary in requirements for lighting, diet, vitamins and housing.
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What Our Clients Have To Say
The very best of care, the entire staff always gives their all and truly cares about both patient and parents! You won’t find a better clinic in Sarasota.
It is very difficult to find an avian vet who is kind while not sugar coating what can be bad news. I had no idea conures get cataracts as they get older, helped me understand my bird’s actions. The Dr. is wonderful!
Most caring and helpful Vet ever . The staff are amazing and are so wonderful with all pets . They take amazing care of my two fur babies . I wouldn’t trust my two pups with anyone else . You can really tell how much the love animals . Do your pets the biggest favor and take them to this vet clinic .
Incredibly grateful to the staff of University Animal Clinic. We have been a customer for over 20 years. They were able to take care of our dog Duke today for an unscheduled appointment for UTI. Couldn’t imagine going to anybody else.
Awesome reptile vet! I thought there was a problem with my bearded dragon so I made an app to bring him in. Dr. Sara was knowledgeable, professional, and down to earth. UAC is clean and doesn’t smell like urine whatsoever. I love coming here and will continue to bring my pets here. I highly recommend this vet. A+ service. Thanks!!!
Dr Sam and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and truly care about your pets health and happiness! We wouldn’t trust our babies with any one else.
I took my galah Rosie for a general physical. The staff and vet took the time to show me (as a new bird owner) how to clip nails and wings and what to look for as far as outward signs of her health. Can’t say enough good things about this clinic and would recommend them without any hesitation!
Thank you to Doctor Simonson, Casey, Dr. Sam and the rest of the team for taking care of Wrangler! You all treated him like a pet of your own and made me feel so comfortable leaving him with you to watch over after such a scary incident. Everyone at your office is so knowledgeable and caring. Wrangler is feeling so much better and back to normal. Thank you for all your help, you have an amazing team.
Vets and staff are knowledgeable and efficient. Clean and friendly Vet office. My dog now goes in to see her Vet with out balking.
My dogs, Max and Leo, always have a very positive experience at UAC. The staff is friendly and professional. The office is efficient and clean. I appreciate the ability to check on the dogs’ vaccinations, etc., on the pet portal. Great vet practice.
We’ve always had a great experience at University Animal Clinic. The doctors and team are all very knowledgeable and friendly. They get back to you in a timely manner and work with you when it comes to scheduling appointments. They even follow up with you after your visit to make sure that your pet is ok. The office is always clean and they are AAHA accredited. Your pets are in great hands here.
Dr Sam was very sweet, knowledgable and took the time to explain everything to me. The nurses and front desk staff were wonderful.
Very nice and welcoming entree, king and professional vet and nurse. Thank you very much, I will come back and be happy to recommend you
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