Ruskin Animal Hospital

4.7 (850 reviews)

7 pet owners visit this clinic

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715 S U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570, USA

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Ruskin Animal Hospital

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

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Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

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Reviews from Google

4.7

850 reviews

We really love the experience at the Cat Thyroid Center. They were so sweet and caring to our kitty. They provide thorough information at the start and continued throughout the process. We recieved updates on our kitty's progress and even photos so we didn't miss her as much. Highly recommend. Reasonably priced and above and beyond friendly service. We compared to others. This is hands down the best!

Aug 21, 2023

Reception staff were amazing and such a joy to work with! On top of this, the vet Dr. Heston was extremely knowledgeable and treated our dog with the utmost care and professionalism. The assistant was prompt, patient and kind and our experience overall was phenomenal. I am excited to continue my relationship with this veterinary office!

Oct 8, 2023

Had a wonderful experience with Ruskin yesterday!! Got in early and they immediately took us to a room that was clear of other dogs!! Had Tami thoroughly checked over by a male Vet Tech and then the female Vet came in to look Tami over!!! She was incredible and very loving to Tami! She recommended a treatment plan for our Spanish Hound and left the room so the Vet Techs could take over!! They did a great job with her and lifted her on the table as I can no longer lift!! Meds were given to her and an immediate injection was given for seasonal allergies!!! This is THE place to go to for specialized breeds!!!!

Oct 17, 2023

Thank you so much getting Mr. PLUR in for the I-131 procedure and thorough communication. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and your kindness and compassion shines bright.

Oct 11, 2023

I have gone to this practice for more than 20 years, but my last visit was unpleasant. My previous veterinarian has retired and the office has changed entirely. We arrived 15 minutes early and we’re placed in an exam room. Then the wait started and we waited and waited. When the veterinarian came, she was pleasant, thorough, but clearly rushed. My 2 senior cats needed blood work so we waited some more. When we finally checked out, we had been there for nearly 2.5 hours. My cats were stressed and exhausted. I have scheduled a dental appointment for one of my cats, but if that visit goes awry, we will choose a new veterinarian practice.

Oct 17, 2023