About Us

UF Small Animal Hospital

Leading Referral Facility in Florida & Southeast

Offering medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets.

Located at 2089 SW 16th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32608 Play Video

Who We Are

The University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, established in 1979, is a world-class veterinary facility dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pet. Located on the University of Florida’s main campus in Gainesville, we treat over 40,000 dogs, cats, and other small animals each year, including domestic and exotic species.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of patient care, exceptional communication with clients and referring veterinarians, and an unparalleled educational experience for future veterinarians. We strive to be the global leaders in both patient care and veterinary education, upholding our core values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, trust, compassion, accountability, and excellence in every interaction.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging, modern surgical suites, an intensive care unit, and a full spectrum of cutting-edge technologies. These resources empower our team of world-renowned veterinarians to diagnose and treat even the most complex medical conditions.

At the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, your pet’s well-being is our top priority.


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AAHA Accredited Hospital

Champions for Excellent Care

We are an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion. And keeping them healthy is our #1 priority. Here, we strive to deliver excellent care for pers. Because your pets deserve nothing less.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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