Internal Medicine

Small Animal Hospital

Internal Medicine

Specializing in complex cases and problems that persist despite treatment.

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

Small Animal Internal Medicine offers comprehensive diagnostic services to ensure accurate diagnoses for your pets. Our in-house laboratories, board-certified specialists, and state-of-the-art imaging technology, including digital radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI, allow for rapid results and advanced procedures. We prioritize a collaborative approach, working with specialists in anesthesiology, critical care, and surgery to optimize your pet’s care.

During your appointment, you’ll meet with a veterinary student and clinician who will take your pet’s history, perform a physical exam, and review prior diagnostics. For a more in-depth evaluation, your pet may be seen in our treatment room. We’ll then discuss our initial assessment, recommended diagnostics, and a proposed treatment plan.

Evaluations typically take 2-6 hours depending on the complexity of your pet’s case and required diagnostics. You may be asked to leave your pet with us to facilitate timely care. Some pets may need to stay overnight or return for additional treatment or procedures.

A summary of our findings and recommendations will be provided before you leave, with a finalized document sent by email the next day. You’ll be notified as soon as all results are available.

Services Offered

Special Clinics


Our Team

Clinicians

Andrew Specht

Andrew Specht

Clinical Professor; Internal Medicine Service Chief
Kirsten L Cooke

Kirsten L Cooke

CLIN ASSOC PROF
Chen Gilor

Chen Gilor

Associate Professor, SA Internal Medicine
Autumn N Harris

Autumn N Harris DVM

Assistant Professor
Richard C Hill

Richard C Hill

Professor
Stuart A Walton

Stuart A Walton

Clinical Asst Professor, SAM

Fellows, Residents, and Interns

Riley J Claude

Riley J Claude DVM

Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident
Alexis M Hoelmer

Alexis M Hoelmer DVM

Resident
Emma LaVigne

Emma LaVigne

Resident
Dena N Berlin

Dena N Berlin

RESIDENT
Logan D Shirley

Logan D Shirley

RESIDENT
Eric Stubbs

Eric Stubbs

RESIDENT

Administration

Keri D Bentley

Keri D Bentley BS, CVPM

Veterinary Technician Manager

Technicians

April Hudson

April Hudson

Veterinary Technician I
Ashley Irizarry

Ashley Irizarry CVT

Veterinary Technician II
Abigale J Mantz

Abigale J Mantz

Veterinary Technician II
Cindy Pridgen

Cindy Pridgen

Veterinary Technician II

Service Representatives

Laura Schuft

Laura Schuft

Vet OR Surgical Tchn I
Savannah Starchild

Savannah Starchild

Veterinary Client Srvc Rep I

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