Humane Society of Sarasota County Temporarily Suspends Animal Clinic Services Due to Staffing Shortage
The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) has temporarily paused appointments at its public Animal Clinic due to staffing shortages. HSSC anticipates reopening the Animal Clinic in mid to late August.
Current Animal Clinic clients will still be able to refill prescriptions, and the Animal Clinic is contacting all clients impacted by cancelations.
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Hours of Operation
Due to staffing shortages, the Animal Clinic is currently open for prescription refills only. Please check back for updates.
Prescription Refill Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm
Closed for lunch each day from 12:30–1:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
Call or Text: 941.364.3605
Fax: 941.203.8400
Email: [email protected]
Location
**The Animal Clinic is now located within the main HSSC shelter campus.**
2331 15th St
Sarasota, FL 34237
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Client Resources
The Animal Clinic does not offer emergency care. Please contact one of these local emergency animal hospitals:
Urgent Vet: 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: 941.923.7260
Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch: 941.739.1800
Poison Control: 855.764.7661 There is a fee for this service.
About the HSSC Animal Clinic
The Animal Clinic is committed to providing affordable, quality medical care to keep pets safe and in their homes. As a non-profit provider, we believe all pets deserve access to medical services to prevent future health problems. The Animal Clinic’s mission is to provide the preventative care your pet needs at an affordable rate.
Since opening in 2016, the Animal Clinic has treated more than 30,000 patients. The Animal Clinic is a program of the Humane Society of Sarasota County, meaning all Animal Clinic proceeds support the care of the cats and dogs in the shelter.
The Animal Clinic is a wellness-focused practice. The Animal Clinic does not operate as a full-service veterinary practice, nor are we able to offer emergency medical care.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County has temporarily paused appointments at its public Animal Clinic due to staffing shortages. HSSC anticipates reopening the Animal Clinic in mid to late August.
HSSC remains committed to providing quality, accessible pet care for our community. We believe all pets deserve medical care that will prevent future health issues and keep them safe and in their homes.
HSSC’s adoption center hours are not affected by the staffing shortage and veterinary care of HSSC’s shelter pets is not impacted. HSSC has two full-time veterinarians focused on the health of the cats and dogs waiting for adoption and as resources to area rescue groups.