South Trail Animal Hospital

Fort Myers, FL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Avian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

South Trail Animal Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida is a full service animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your companion animal. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy animals, early detection and treatment of disease as your companion animal ages, and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime

South Trail Animal Hospital was acquired in 1975 by Dr. Alton Ford and Dr. Thomas Gillaspie. Dr. Ford's family moved to Florida in 1962, he graduated from Auburn University in 1971, worked in Missouri, then returned to Florida in 1972. Dr. Gillaspie graduated from Kansas State University in 1970, served in Army Veterinary Corp in Vietnam, then private practice in Bradenton, FL. In 1975, they bought South Trail Animal Hospital

Mission — Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

SurgeryDentistryAcupunctureBoardingCompanion LaserCanine VaccinationsFeline VaccinationsFlea, Tick and Heartworm PreventionEmergency & Urgent Care

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

Is South Trail Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — South Trail Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does South Trail Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

South Trail Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Does South Trail Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — South Trail Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does South Trail Animal Hospital offer?+

South Trail Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.