Our Hospital
Our Journey
A Purpose-Built Veterinary Hospital Designed for Comfort, Safety, and Advanced Care
University Animal Clinic entered a new chapter in 2025 with the opening of our purpose-built veterinary hospital in the Lakewood Ranch community. Every detail of our facility was intentionally designed to support thoughtful medicine, patient comfort, and an exceptional client experience.
Separate Dog and Cat Lobbies
From the moment you walk through our doors, dogs and cats are guided to separate lobby areas. This thoughtful design helps prevent overstimulation for dogs and creates a calmer, more comfortable experience for our feline friends.

Cat Friendly Exam Rooms
Our feline patients set the pace of their exams — always. Once inside the exam room, they’re free to explore a space thoughtfully designed just for them, complete with climbing shelves, cozy hideaways, and elevated perches that support a calmer, more confident visit.

Exam Room Seating
Our exam rooms were thoughtfully designed with comfort and accessibility in mind. Built-in bench seating allows pets to stay close to their families while creating a more open, low-stress environment for meaningful, unhurried conversations with our doctors.

Adjustable Exam Tables
All of our exam tables are fully adjustable, allowing us to meet your pet at their level, whether that means sitting on the floor beside them or elevating the table for a closer assessment. We follow their lead because their comfort is always our top priority.

Dedicated Exotic Animal Exam Room
Every species that walks through our doors receives VIP treatment, including our exotic patients. This dedicated room was thoughtfully designed as a quiet, low-stimulation space to help reptiles, small mammals, and birds feel safe and secure. Even the tops of our cabinets are pitched to prevent birds from perching out of reach, ensuring a calmer and more controlled environment.

Comfort Suite
For the most difficult moments in a pet caregiver’s life, we’ve created a dedicated comfort suite where peaceful goodbyes can take place unhurried and surrounded by love. This private space includes its own entrance and exit, as well as optional outdoor access, allowing families to say goodbye quietly, even in the warmth of natural sunlight.

Isolation Ward
The isolation ward has its own entrance and exit, so that a contagious animal doesn’t have to come into contact with a non-contagious animal.

Dental and Surgical Suites
We’ve created dedicated spaces for dental and surgical care so each procedure can be performed in a calm, controlled setting. From spays and neuters to advanced dental work, these suites were built to support precision, safety, and the highest standard of care.

Radiology and Ultrasound Room
Our radiology and ultrasound suite supports in-house imaging, allowing us to obtain timely diagnostic information when needed.

