Hilltop Family Vet

02/13/2025

Just when you think your day can’t better, you get the Ferret family in! This crew is SO much fun, even SidVicious was a gentleman today! They are new to the practice and this was their second visit with us in the last few weeks. They were in for their Annual Ferret vaccines and a follow-up. I think you all are going to see some pretty cool happenings with this crew! Welcome to the Hilltop Family!

02/11/2025

When you just need a snuggle! 🐾💚

02/09/2025

‼️URGENT UPDATE FOR OUR CLIENTS‼️ We have just received notification that the microchip company Save This Life has ceased to operate, causing the removal of all microchip information from the Universal Microchip Look-Up. I have contacted our vendor for further information, but they are unable to provide any details at this time. As a precautionary measure, please register your pet's microchip for FREE with http://freepetchipregistry.com/ We expect to receive further information on this matter in the coming days. Your pet’s microchip information can be found in the Pet Desk App. If you have not already downloaded it, it can be found in the App Store.

Free Pet Chip Registry is dedicated to the well being and safe return of your pet when lost! Free registration for all pets with microchips in North America!

02/07/2025

🐾Our office will be closed tomorrow and we will reopen on Monday. If you have an Emergency, please reach out UF Small Animal ER Clinic at 352-392-2235.🐾

02/06/2025

Blueberry would like to set the record straight…cats like pup-peroni too! Pup-Peroni

02/05/2025

🐾Happy Wednesday!🐾 I can’t think of any better way to start the day than with a visit from Sally! Sally is in for her final round of boosters today! She is getting so big and is just the sweetest 🩷🐾 Thank you Lee family for trusting us with her care.

02/04/2025

🦷 It’s Dental Month! 🦷
Here are a few pics one of our recent Dentals on Snoopy!
Snoopy is a 14 year old mixed breed, and had some gnarly plaque build up. As always, we started with complete dental rads and then moved into the cleaning with Jasmine and then his extraction with Dr. Floyd. He was up and ready to go home by the afternoon!
Give us a call at 386-462-3822 to get your pet in for a dental exam & estimate! Did you know that besides dogs & cats, we do many dentals on bunnies and a few prairie dogs!!

01/27/2025

Dr. Floyd and Lead Technician Felicity are living their best nerdy lives at VMX in Orlando! They've been soaking up knowledge like sponges at lectures and info booths. And, of course, they've squeezed in some fun because, priorities! This conference is the cream of the crop for Veterinary Medicine. We're excited to hear about the newest and most fantastic medicines and treatments for your pets!

01/24/2025

It’s Bunny Spay day here at the clinic! We love our partnership with Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! If you are looking for a new furry housemate, be sure to check out their site for buns ready for adoption. They are all spayed/neutered and up to date on their RHDV Vaccine!

01/23/2025

It’s almost Dental Awareness Month! 🦷

Making sure your pet’s teeth and gums are healthy, is a critical part of their overall wellness.

When your pet comes in for their annual wellness exam, we always check their teeth and gums. Dental disease is directly related to heart disease as well as many other conditions.

February has always been Dental Awareness Month, but we strive to talk about it at every visit, all year!

We have a few specials going on, and always an extra special dental goodie bag to go home with after! 🦷 💫

Please give us a call at 386-462-3822 to get scheduled or for any other information. Please note, we are unable to give a quote on a dental unless we have seen your pet within the last 6 months.

01/21/2025

Can you believe we have Winter Weather Advisory issued for us? Be safe out there!

01/20/2025

With our freezing temps coming, can anyone lend a hand to The Humane Society of North Central Florida and help foster temporarily? A few of our neighboring counties have outdoor kennels and those dogs will be exposed to the freezing rain and anything else that may fall from our sky ❄️! The humane society would love to bring those pups here and get them out of the elements. Thank you!

01/16/2025

Sally says Good Morning! Happy Thursday! We have a handful of appointments open today if your pet is needing to be seen!! 386-462-3822

01/09/2025

A HUGE shoutout to Harvest Thyme Cafe San Felasco Tech City for being our “go to” for staff Lunch & Learns and just lunch, and now breakfast too! Their food is simply amazing with freshest of ingredients! I love that we can satisfy all of our individual food needs in one place.

We had a fantastic lunch courtesy of Virbac yesterday. When our rep asked where we wanted lunch from, of course Harvest Thyme was my answer. We learned about some great new products coming and of course a refresher on the products we already use.

It’s almost lunchtime now, so if you’re in the area…remember Harvest Thyme is just up the street!!

01/08/2025

Just a reminder for these cold nights & days! Also, if you see an animal in distress due to the cold, please reach out to Alachua County Animal Resources at 352-264-6880. Stay warm!!

As temperatures dip below 40 degrees, Alachua County Animal Resources reminds pet owners to prioritize their pets' safety by bringing dogs and cats indoors.

Cold weather can be unexpectedly harsh on pets, even during outdoor exercise. To keep them safe, consider moderating outdoor activities, such as shortening walks for dogs and ensuring cats remain indoors during the coldest parts of the day.

Certain pets, such as those with medical conditions like diabetes, older animals, and very young ones, may struggle to regulate their body temperature in extreme cold. Extra care should be taken to keep these pets warm and comfortable.

For cat owners and drivers alike, it’s essential to “make some noise” before starting your car. Outdoor and feral cats may seek shelter under the warmth of vehicle hoods, which can lead to fatal accidents. Always check under your car, tap on the hood, and honk the horn before starting the engine to prevent harm.

Please contact Alachua County Animal Resources at 352-264-6880 during business hours if you see an animal in distress due to the cold. Call 911 for emergencies.

Let’s work together to keep all our furry friends safe and warm this winter.

01/08/2025

It’s not everyday you see a bunny with shades getting Laser Therapy, that is unless you spend a day with us at work! Sweet Blueberry is getting Laser Therapy to help reduce inflammation & mobility in his hind end. His treatments are quick & stress free! Dr. Thomas & Karla are quite the duo!!

There are so many benefits to Laser Therapy
🩷 Faster Healing of wounds
💚 Helps to reduce pain & inflammation
💛 Improves Mobility
🩵 Improves scarring
❤️ Improves Quality of Life!

Have more questions? Please let us know! Our clinic number is 386-462-3822