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Services

Appointments

We provide a range of services for your pets from wellness and preventative care to sick visits, as well as surgery and dentistry. You can request an appointment online or call us to schedule. Our team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. We look forward to seeing you and your pet!

Urgent Care

We are open six days per week, and we do our best to fit in urgent care visits when possible. When we do not have the ability to care for a pet with an emergent need, our team would communicate with you to recommend going to an emergency facility in order to be seen as soon as possible.  
 
If you ever feel that your pet needs emergency treatment, please give us a call right away at 941-426-3401 to let us know what’s going on. A team member can let you know if we are able to see your pet in a timely fashion or if it’s best to seek care elsewhere.
 
We are also available for pets’ urgent care needs when the condition is not life-threatening, but you feel your pet cannot wait for the next available routine appointment. Our veterinarians work hard to fit in pets with urgent needs between scheduled appointments when possible.
 

For life-threatening emergencies or urgent care needs outside of our business hours, call or visit the nearest emergency veterinary hospital: 

Veterinary Emergency Clinic
17829 Murdock Circle, Suite 1
Port Charlotte, FL. 33948
941-255-5222

What to Expect

When you are looking for a veterinary care clinic you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service.  We at North Port Animal Hospital in North Port FL have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet.  We have a state of the art veterinary facility which is clean, comfortable, and efficient.  Call (941) 426-0661 to schedule an appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you.

Once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up.  This will include a full physical exam, and may include teeth and gum cleaning if needed.  Dr. Kathryn Rivers will check the health of your pet from head to tail, and you will be very happy you came to North Port Animal Hospital for service.

Bring in any medical history you have of your pet when you come to our vet clinic.  It’s best to keep a journal of your pet’s health throughout his or her life, including behavioral shifts.  If you have something like this, share it with our team.  If not, let us know everything that you think will be important.  Dr. Rivers can still work with whatever information you have. 

In some circumstances, Dr. Rivers will refer you to a specialist who has advanced expertise in areas such as internal medicine or surgery. 

Payment Options

1. Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients’ needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill.

2. We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) checks and cash. All cards must be signed by the owner of the card.

3. When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well.  North Port Animal Hospital understands this and is able to make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program. It takes just 5 minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments.  You can either apply at our hospital, where we’ll call in your application over the phone for immediate approval, or apply yourself online at:  www.CareCredit.com.

Highlights of the CareCredit program:

  • Interest Free For 6 Months
  • Determine Approval in a Few Minutes
  • No Annual Fee

Insurance For Your Pets

Another popular option for your family and pet is insurance coverage. To learn more, please visit the  following pet insurance websites . . .