Shores Animal Hospital
Gainesville, FL
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
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Since 1974, Shores Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care and urgent care to pets in the Gainesville community and beyond
Since 1974, Shores Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care and urgent care to pets in the Gainesville community and beyond
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Does Shores Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Shores Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Shores Animal Hospital offer?+
Shores Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Shores Animal Hospital established?+
Shores Animal Hospital has served the Gainesville, FL community since 1974.
What reviewers say
Shores Animal Hospital is widely regarded as a warm, compassionate, and welcoming practice staffed by knowledgeable veterinarians and attentive technicians who handle animals with great care, particularly anxious pets. The facility is consistently described as clean and neat, offering thorough explanations, excellent follow-up communication, and fair, transparent pricing for many routine wellness visits. While the majority of clients report wonderful experiences and smooth appointment handling, some visitors experience extended wait times, occasional communication gaps, and higher-than-expected costs for certain specialized or surgical procedures.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.