Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Live Oak

01/21/2025

We will be closed on Wednesday January 22nd due to the weather forecast. Please stay warm and safe! We plan to resume normal business hours on Thursday 1/23/25. If you have a pet emergency, please contact the University of Florida in Gainesville at (352) 392-2235. For all non emergent needs you can text us at (386) 388-6462 and we will respond as soon as possible!

01/16/2025

Handling an unexpected urgent/emergency situation with your pet(s) can be stressful. At Caring Hands we strive to be here every step of the way. Our wellness plans allow for unlimited exams for your pet! These unlimited exams often come in handy for those unexpected visits with your pet.
Do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns that you may have, we are here for all of your pets needs. 386-362-2614

As pet parents, we cherish the unconditional love and companionship our furry friends provide. But just like humans, pets can experience sudden health issues that require immediate attention. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we understand how crucial it is to offer urgent care services, especially d...

12/19/2024

Caring Hands Family! Please be aware of our upcoming holiday hours. We hope that all of our friends, family, and staff members get to spend quality time with those important to them this holiday season and we look forward to hearing your holiday stories in the new year.
If your pet is on medication please consider reaching out as soon as possible for refills or inquire with a member of our team about having them mailed to you. Please call us at 386-362-2614 with any questions or concerns!

12/06/2024

We know that parvo virus is prevalent in our area and can be a very scary thing for our pet owners. We have a new blog post dedicated to all that you need to know about parvo. From symptoms, to diagnosis and treatment.

As a veterinarian, one of the most common and concerning infections we encounter in dogs is Canine Parvovirus (CPV). This highly contagious virus primarily affects puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs, leading to severe gastrointestinal symptoms and, in some cases, death. Parvo remains one of the lea...

12/03/2024

PSA ❗️❗️❗️ We are seeing an influx of parvo virus cases! Please make sure your pets are protected.
Canine parvovirus is highly contagious and is spread by direct dog to dog contact and contact with contaminated environment! Most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48-72 hours following the onset of clinical signs. Clinical signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately! Vaccinating your dog can reduce the number of dogs in the area that could become infected and spread the disease. That means Vaccinating your dog can protect both your dog and other dogs in your community! Ask us about our wellness plans to help get your pets preventative care! 🐾💉

11/19/2024

Check out our new blog post, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun—but for pet owners, it’s also a time to be extra vigilant. With an abundance of delicious food and lots of activity, it’s easy to overlook the potential dangers that come with the holiday for our furry friends. From unsafe foods to the stress of

11/12/2024

Looking for an easy way to save money on your pets medications? Check out our online pharmacy at https://caringhands.koala.health/ and use code CARING50 to save 50% off your first order!

11/07/2024

Have you signed up for a wellness plan yet? All wellness plans include unlimited FREE exams with the doctor for the year! You heard that right, FREE! Visit our website to enroll your pet(s) or call today for more information, we can't wait to hear from you.

11/05/2024

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In an era where convenience is paramount, pet owners are increasingly turning to online resources to streamline their furry friends' healthcare. One valuable tool at your disposal is your veterinarian's online pharmacy. But what sets it apart from other online options? Let’s delve into the numerou...

10/18/2024

Meet Melanie!

Melanie, who is better known as Mel, is from Orlando, Florida. She started her career in the veterinary industry in 2020. She chooses to work in veterinary medicine because she has always loved animals. At work, she loves to be with the animals and helping educate the pet parents about the care that comes with owning a pet. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and her fur-babies. She has 2 calico cats, Jinx & Cali! Mel is also mom to both of our clinic cats, Lisa and Cali🥰 Be sure to say "Hi" to Mel next time you're in!! 🐾🩺❤️

10/18/2024

During Vet Tech Week not only do we celebrate our technicians but we also celebrate our awesome CSRs! 🎉

Meet Sara!

Sara has been with CHAH for 3 years. She started her career in animal care back in 2014. Her love for animals is what moved her to choose this as a career path. Her goal is to help animals and their owners have the best life together. Sara enjoys spending time with her son, her 2 cats, doing her nails, exploring nature, visiting different parks and zoos, and occasionally going to Disney World! We just love the vibe that Sara brings! 🐾🩺❤️

10/17/2024

Meet Brooke!

Brooke has always had a compassion for animals! She began her career in veterinary medicine in 2013. Brooke enjoys handling the animals and seeing all of their different personalities. She also has a passion for interacting with pet parents and being able to educate them on their pets wellness and preventative needs. Brooke has one of the biggest hearts and will go above and beyond for anyone and their fur baby! In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, horse back riding, vacations at the beach and of course loving on all of her fur babies 🐾🩺❤️

10/16/2024

Meet Madison!

Madison joined the CHAH family in March 2024 and has been an amazing addition! Ever since she can remember she has wanted to work with and take care of animals. At the age of 18, she started working as a kennel technician and worked her way up in the field to a vet tech while attending college. Madison loves being a vet tech so that she can constantly gain knowledge about new medicine and new methods to help animals. Outside of work she enjoys art, games and exploring nature. Madison hopes to continue to grow in this career and learn more everyday! 🐾🩺❤️

10/14/2024

🐾🤩🎉 It's Vet Tech Appreciation Week 🎉🤩🐾

We are so grateful for our dedicated staff for all that they do! This week we will be putting the spotlight on some of our staff for you to get to know us better!

Meet Michael! Michael aka Mike as been with Caring Hands Animal Hospital since 2020. Although he is experienced in all aspects of general practice, his real passion is for dental health. He is our go to guy for treating your fur babies teeth whether it be a routine cleaning or a more advanced dental with extractions. To schedule an exam and/or dental, give us a call at 386-362-2614 and Mike will get your baby taken care of!

10/10/2024

We will see you tomorrow! We are so thankful for the limited amount of weather that we received from hurricane Milton. Please continue to pray for those north of us still recovering from Helene and now those south of us who will start the journey to recovering from Milton. We hope to see you soon!

10/08/2024

Please prepare for tropical storm force winds and rain in our area that may likely bring power outages.
At this time both Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Live Oak and Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Lake City will be open tomorrow. We will be closed on Thursday (10/10) at both locations.
This is subject to change pending changes to the storm path or power outages we may experience.
Stay safe and see you soon!

10/02/2024

To our clients:
We hope everyone stayed safe through the storm! Our Live Oak location is now open and running normal business hours. Give us a call at 386-362-2614 for all your fur babies needs 🐾🫶🥰

***Due to the storm inventory may be limited as we are expecting delays in shipments.

09/30/2024

To our clients:
We hope everyone stayed safe through the storm. Our Lake City location is open and running normal business hours this week. Our Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Live Oak sustained damage to the building and will be closed until further notice. If you are a Live Oak client and need medications, food, or an appointment, please call our Lake City office at (386) 752-8899.

***Due to the storm inventory may be limited as we are expecting delays in shipments.