Located in University Park, Sarasota, FL, and near Bradenton, Banfield Pet Hospital® is a local veterinary option. We provide quality and attentive health and wellness care for dogs and cats. Our veterinarians and staff are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and preventive health care with a full-service medical facility offering general services like routine vaccinations, microchipping, dental and surgical care and more. We are accepting new patients now.
Dr. W. Steve Koch is Nationally recognized for his expertise in working with English Bulldogs. We do see all breeds at our clinic, dogs and cats. Dr. Andrew Abshier has a special interest in feline medicine. We offer holistic and conventional medicine, with accupuncture and chiropractic by appointment.
The animal clinic is not currently accepting appointments. Accessing Pet Records: The Vitus Vet app is ceasing operation on February 16, 2025. If you have the app, please be sure to download your records. You may also request records via email at [email protected] . To receive Animal Clinic updates, please check back or subscribe to our email newsletter. Client Resources The Animal Clinic does not offer emergency care. Please contact one of these local emergency animal hospitals: KindVet of Sarasota: 941.922.0880 Urgent Vet, Sarasota: 941.867.7200 Animal ER of University Park: 941.355.2884 Suncoast Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center: 941.929.1818 Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance: 941.592.5131 BluePearl, Sarasota: 941.923.7260 Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch: 941.739.1800 Poison Control: 855.764.7661 There is a fee for this service.
