Shores Animal Hospital

Gainesville, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

Digital radiography (X-rays)UltrasoundTonometryVideo OtoendoscopyVeterinary Digital Thermal ImagingLaser TherapyPet Portal

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresUrgent CarePet Resort SpaWellness ExamsVaccinationsParasite ControlPet Allergies & DermatologyPet Dental CareMicrochippingPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet NutritionPet Hospice & EuthanasiaBlood & Lab TestsVeterinary Radiology (X-rays)UltrasoundTonometryVideo OtoendoscopyVeterinary Digital Thermal ImagingVeterinary Internal MedicinePain ManagementCardiologyOncologyOphthalmologyOrthopedicsOFA CertificationEndocrinologyHealth CertificatesAcupunctureLaser TherapyPhysical RehabilitationBehavior TherapyTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCVM)Chiropractic CareDrop off servicesBoardingGroomingSpaying & NeuteringDental Surgery

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

88% Positive sentiment
based on 683 reviews

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.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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