Your pet’s well-being is our top priority

We provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, utilizing advanced diagnostics, modern surgical suites, and cutting-edge technologies to treat even the most complex conditions.

About the small animal hospital

UF Small Animal HOspital

Emergencies

Open for emergency patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call (352) 392-2235 if you have an emergency. After 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, on weekends, and on holidays your call will be forwarded to the emergency clinician on duty or an ICU technician.

Veterinary Emergency Treatment

UF Small Animal Hospital

Specialty Services

Our hospital offers a variety of veterinary specialty services staffed by board-certified specialists, residents, interns, and skilled veterinary technicians. With many specialists in one location, we provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options for cats, dogs, birds, exotics, and wildlife.

Dog with vet doing water therapy

UF Small Animal Hospital

Primary Care & Dentistry

Primary Care and Dentistry provides well-pet care and advanced dog and cat dentistry, including routine cleanings, in a University setting with access to specialty services. Our doctors serve as a resource for Florida veterinarians on small animal dentistry advancements and offer interns and students the opportunity to become excellent general practice veterinarians.

Dr. with Golden Retreiver

UF Small animal hospital

Clinical Studies

The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital and Large Animal Hospital offer clinical studies for dogs, cats, other small animals and large animals to determine efficacy and safety for future treatments, therapies, and diagnostic tools.

Dog with clinical studies sign

UF Small Animal hospital

Leading Referral Facility in Florida & Southeast

We are committed to offering the best-possible treatment for your pet via a wide range of expertise in many specialties.

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Hours, location, and contact

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Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: Discharges ONLY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

UF Small Animal Hospital

Emergency Hours

24/7, Including Holidays

University of Florida

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

IFAS

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Animal Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinary staff is ready to assist.

Animal Airwaves

Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

Animal Airwaves