Coral Reef Animal Hospital
Atlantic Beach, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We are a privately-owned small animal practice. We provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats. We are focused on offering personalized, compassionate services including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, dentistry and surgery
Dr. Richard Langford founded Coral Reef Animal Hospital in 1994. Originally located in Jacksonville Beach, the hospital was moved to its current location in 2009. Dr. Langford, along with his wife Tatiana were a vital part to the Atlantic Beach community for many years. Dr. Shonte Bishop-Mwakyanjala purchased Coral Reef Animal Hospital in September 2024
Mission — Our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care by fostering a supportive work environment that empowers our team to deliver consistent, compassionate, and high-quality, up to date medicine to our patients. By prioritizing client care and maintaining a commitment to the human-animal bond, we strive to create lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and a shared passion for animal well-being
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed weekends and major holidays
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Frequently asked
What services does Coral Reef Animal Hospital offer?+
Coral Reef Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Coral Reef Animal Hospital established?+
Coral Reef Animal Hospital has served the Atlantic Beach, FL community since 1994.
What reviewers say
Coral Reef Animal Hospital delivers compassionate, high-quality veterinary care through a knowledgeable medical team and welcoming support staff. The facility maintains a clean, well-organized environment where appointments are handled efficiently and wait times are typically short. The veterinarians take time to explain treatments thoroughly, listen to client concerns, and provide transparent, reasonably priced care without unnecessary upsells. Services emphasize patient comfort, particularly for anxious pets, and include attentive follow-up communication after visits.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.