Your pet's health is our main concern. Every effort is made to provide the best possible preventative medicine recommendations along with providing the most up to date medical,surgical, and nutritional services. Our staff is committed to prompt, courteous, and efficient service at the most reasonable fees possible.
If you live in Gainesville or the surrounding area in FL, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarian. Dr. Stephen Shores is a licensed veterinarian, treating all types of pets and animals. Your pet's health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
Shores Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Stephen Shores is experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Gainesville veterinarian.
We have a number of resources for you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Browse around and look at our articles and pet videos. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention. If you want to ask a question call 352-372-8387 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you. Our Gainesville veterinarian office is very easy to get to, and you can find directions on our Contact Us page. You can also subscribe to our newsletter which is created especially for Gainesville pet owners. In between your veterinary visits, your pet will benefit from you reading these free informative articles.
At Shores Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.
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