Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals

10/15/2025

This week, we’re honoring the incredible Veterinary Technicians whose skill and compassion help drive the care at every Tampa Bay Animal Hospital.

Veterinary Technicians are the steady hands and compassionate voices that help comfort nervous pets, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, take X-rays, place IV catheters, run lab work, and ensure every patient receives safe, gentle, and attentive care. And these are just a few of their roles day to day! They are the masters of it all ❤️

They’re advocates for pets when they can’t speak for themselves, and their dedication shines through in every interaction with pets, their families, and our team.

Across all the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, from The Cat Doctors to Caladesi, our Veterinary Technician teams bring their skill, compassion, and love for animals into every interaction. Together, they make it possible for us to deliver the level of care that defines Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals.

Thank you to each and every team member who gives their all to help pets live happier, healthier lives.

Be sure to share your love for these incredibly dedicated individuals below. We know your words mean the world to them! ❤️👇

10/13/2025

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, it all starts with family. The one we’ve built within our practices. That sense of belonging and support is what allows our teams to show up for the communities we love.

Recently, that connection took many forms:
🐾 North Bay Animal Hospital joined Rescue Fest, supporting local rescues and celebrating adoption.
🏒 Cheval Animal Hospital cheered on Dr. Dutton at his hockey league game, because being a team extends beyond the clinic walls.
🌊 Members of the Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals family volunteered with Surfers for Autism at Pass-A-Grille Beach, helping create joyful moments for kids and families.
🎨 The Pebble Creek Animal Hospital team spent time painting together, finding connection and creativity outside of patient care.

The care we give one another is the same care we bring to our patients and neighbors every day. This is what community looks like to us.

10/08/2025

It's National Pet Wellness Month, and during this month, we're reminded just how big a role wellness visits play in our pets' lifelong health!

These visits are the perfect time to stay ahead on vaccinations that protect against disease, heartworm, flea, and tick prevention to keep parasites away, and dental exams that support whole-body health. We also cover behavior and nutrition guidance to help your pet feel their best inside and out.

Because when it comes to your best friend’s health, checkups = more zoomies, fewer worries.

👉 Schedule your pet’s wellness visit today by clicking the link below!

Temple Terrace

10/04/2025

10/01/2025

It’s National Walk Your Dog Week!

There’s nothing better than grabbing the leash and heading out with your best friend. Daily walks are more than exercise. They’re one of the simplest ways to keep our dogs happy and healthy.

Walks can:
🦴 Improve physical fitness
🧠 Support mental wellness
🐕 Encourage good behavior
❤️ Strengthen the bond we share with our pets

This week, let’s celebrate by committing to those daily walks, trying new routes, and enjoying every step with our four-legged best friends.

📸 Share a photo of your pup on their walk in the comments. We’d love to see those happy faces!

09/26/2025

We believe in excellent care, a great team, and great send-offs. When Monica at Cheval Animal Hospital announced that she was moving back home, the Cheval team couldn't let her leave without a little extra love (and a lot of laughs).

The team had a blast recreating classic JCPenney photo shoots to send her off in style.

Because when you work with family, goodbyes are never really goodbye.

09/23/2025

Cheval Animal Hospital welcomed our newest DOGtor, Dr. B! She’s fabulous!

Cheval’s Dr. B is not just caring for patients today… she’s serving looks, too.

At Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals, we know a little humor (and a lot of love) make every visit brighter.

Who else thinks Dr. B nailed the runway-ready vibe?

09/12/2025

🐾🎶 RESCUE FEST: Music 4 Mutts 🎶🐾
A day of music, mutts & making a difference!

📅 Sunday, Sept. 21 from 1–7 PM
📍 Off The River Bar & Grille Event Stage – Port Richey, FL

Join us for a heartwarming celebration featuring live music, delicious food, raffles, and adorable adoptable pets - all to support local animal rescue efforts.

Event Highlights:
🐶 Pet Adoptions – Meet pups looking for forever homes
🎵 Live Music – Local artists rocking the stage all day
🍔 Food Vendors – Festival favorites you’ll love
🎟️ Raffles – Win prizes while giving back

💲 Free Admission – Bring your family, friends & (leashed!) dogs for an unforgettable afternoon.

Presented by JTaylor Entertainment & Productions in proud partnership with Unrefined Brewing, Off The River Bar, On The Fly Creations, Outlaw Mile High Beer, Fresh Grass Landscaping, and A&D Arts & Crafts.

Let’s make some noise for rescue animals!

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 The Lasting Impact of the Dog Heroes of 9/11 🇺🇸

When the world was shaken on September 11, 2001, hundreds of dogs stepped forward as quiet heroes. Some searched the rubble for survivors, some comforted grieving families and first responders, and others inspired the creation of programs that continue to train service and therapy dogs today.

September is National Service Dog Month, a time to honor the many ways dogs improve our lives as they guide us, protect us, alert us to medical changes, comfort us during crisis, and stand by our side in both ordinary and extraordinary moments.

🇺🇸 As we remember 9/11, we also celebrate the lasting legacy of those canine heroes and the service dogs who continue to make a difference every single day.

This post is based on Mara Bovsun’s article The Lasting Impact of the Dog Heroes of 9/11, originally published in AKC Family Dog Magazine. Read the full article here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/the-legacy-of-9-11-dogs/

09/09/2025

Life in Tampa Bay is always on the go, and our four-legged friends often remind us to slow down and focus on what really matters. This month, let’s come together as a community of pet parents to celebrate the little things that make a big difference in our dogs’ health and happiness:

❤️ Wellness Care: Regular check-ups, dental care, and year-round protection from fleas, ticks, and heartworms.

🐶 Identification: Microchips and ID tags keep our pets safe if they wander away from home. (When’s the last time you checked if your pet's info is up to date?)

🎾 Socialization, Exercise & Nutrition: Just like us, dogs thrive on daily activity, social time, and a healthy diet.

🚨 Preparedness: An emergency kit with food, toys, blankets, water, medications, leash/carrier, first aid, and important documents keeps pets safe when the unexpected happens.

Our dogs give us unconditional love every single day. As neighbors, friends, and fellow animal lovers here in Tampa Bay, we can give them the very best in return.

👉 Haven’t scheduled your dog’s check-up yet? Consider this your sign! Call us or book online today. We’re here for you and your pets.

Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals is a network of veterinary facilities, made up of six hospitals, staffed by our wonderful veterinary team.

09/05/2025

Brie was such a brave boy during his checkup at Caladesi Animal Hospital. Thanks to our Fear Free Certified veterinary team, his visit was calm, gentle, and stress-free. He didn’t even flinch!

Afterward, he enjoyed the best part of every visit… carefully picking out the perfect treat as his reward.

Our goal is to make every pet feel safe, comfortable, and loved from the moment they walk through our doors, because vet visits shouldn’t be scary. They should be filled with trust, care, and even a little fun.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from Tampa Bay Animal Hospitals!

Labor Day is about celebrating the dedication, compassion, and hard work that keep our communities strong. That includes our veterinary team, our amazing clients, and yes ... even our pets, who have their own ways of “helping” every day.

Tik Tak showed his work skills by lending Dr. Weiner a paw with her paperwork, reminding us that teamwork comes in all shapes and sizes.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Labor Day!