Institute of Veterinary Specialists

Gainesville, FL

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Surgery Dentistry Imaging Hospitalization

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Internal Medicine Neurology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At the Institute of Veterinary Specialists we strive to improve the quality of life of our veterinary patients and their families with personalized, high-quality specialty care in a friendly, compassionate, and team-oriented environment. We thank you for entrusting the health of your family companion with our specialists and staff members

The Institute of Veterinary Specialists has provided quality consultation and referral services since 1997

Mission — It is our mission to serve as a valuable resource to veterinary professionals through excellence in consultation, continuing education, and referral-only specialty medicine

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Services in detail

TelemedicineMobile ServicesReferralsCardiologyDentistry and Oral SurgeryInternal MedicineNeurology and NeurosurgeryImagingRadioactive Iodine TherapySurgeryBreeder InformationMake a Payment

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST; Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. Messages left during non-business hours are returned the following business day

Frequently asked

Is Institute of Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+

Yes — Institute of Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Institute of Veterinary Specialists offer?+

Institute of Veterinary Specialists offers Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, Hospitalization.

When was Institute of Veterinary Specialists established?+

Institute of Veterinary Specialists has served the Gainesville, FL community since 1997.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 188 reviews

This specialty veterinary hospital provides advanced medical care, including cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and dermatology services. The facility is modern, clean, and well-equipped. The veterinary team is highly knowledgeable, thorough in their explanations, and compassionate with pets and their owners. While appointment scheduling typically requires a referral and wait times can sometimes occur, the hospital delivers high-level specialized care that general practices cannot offer.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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