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A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Tampa? Everyone ranked below serves Tampa and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Hyde Park, Westchase, Brandon, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Seminole Heights, Seffner. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Tampa ranking Show independents only 1 [Westshore Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/westshore-animal-hospital/) ★★★★★ 5 · 198 Google reviews · 3643 S Westshore Blvd [View profile](/biz/westshore-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18137225000) [Website](https://westshoreanimal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Circle of Life Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/circle-of-life-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 700 Google reviews · 14927 N Florida Ave [View profile](/biz/circle-of-life-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18139085433) [Website](https://www.circleoflifeveterinaryhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Gulf Coast Veterinary Center of Tampa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gulf-coast-veterinary-center-of-tampa/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 428 Google reviews · 6902 W Linebaugh Ave [View profile](/biz/gulf-coast-veterinary-center-of-tampa/) [Call](tel:+18137463979) [Website](https://gulfcoasttampa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Urgent Paws Vet Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/urgent-paws-vet-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 421 Google reviews · 1329 W Fletcher Ave [View profile](/biz/urgent-paws-vet-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18135476551) [Website](https://www.urgentpawsvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [The Heights Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-heights-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 290 Google reviews · 3400 N Florida Ave [View profile](/biz/the-heights-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18135337363) [Website](https://theheightsveterinaryclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Sunshine Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunshine-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 896 Google reviews · 8008 W Waters Ave [View profile](/biz/sunshine-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138857071) [Website](https://sunshineanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Animal Doctors of South Tampa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animal-doctors-of-south-tampa/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 862 Google reviews · 3002 W Gandy Blvd [View profile](/biz/animal-doctors-of-south-tampa/) [Call](tel:+18138397200) [Website](https://animaldoctorstampa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Southpaw Animal Health Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/southpaw-animal-health/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 752 Google reviews · 15421 N Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/southpaw-animal-health/) [Call](tel:+18139684025) [Website](https://southpawah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [UrgentVet](/biz/urgentvet/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 700 Google reviews · 12950 Race Track Rd #119 [View profile](/biz/urgentvet/) [Call](tel:+18133283288) [Website](https://urgentvet.com/location/westchase-fl/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Dale Mabry Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dale-mabry-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 694 Google reviews · 3606 S Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/dale-mabry-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138396191) [Website](http://dalemabryanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Bayshore Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bayshore-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 680 Google reviews · 2812 W Gandy Blvd [View profile](/biz/bayshore-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18138323675) [Website](https://bayshoreanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Wellswood Midtown Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/wellswood-midtown-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 537 Google reviews · 4129 N Armenia Ave # A [View profile](/biz/wellswood-midtown-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138771979) [Website](http://www.wellswoodah.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Gregory Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gregory-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 477 Google reviews · 1316 W Bearss Ave [View profile](/biz/gregory-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18135927339) [Website](https://www.gregoryvetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Country Oaks Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/country-oaks-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 345 Google reviews · 8411 Hulsey Rd [View profile](/biz/country-oaks-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138829400) [Website](http://www.countryoaksvets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [South Tampa Veterinary Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/south-tampa-veterinary-care/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 284 Google reviews · 6310 S Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/south-tampa-veterinary-care/) [Call](tel:+18138358500) [Website](http://stampavet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Tampa Palms Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tampa-palms-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 157 Google reviews · 15303 Amberly Dr Ste B [View profile](/biz/tampa-palms-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18139774900) [Website](https://www.tampabayvets.net/location/tampa-palms/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Sunset Park Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sunset-park-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 121 Google reviews · 4207 W El Prado Blvd [View profile](/biz/sunset-park-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138357387) [Website](https://reviews.vet/fl/tampa/veterinarians/sunset-park-animal-hospital-ChIJtQQMCivDwogRDOMJscR6m0g/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [VEG ER for Pets](/biz/veg-er-for-pets/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 1190 Google reviews · 1501 S Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/veg-er-for-pets/) [Call](tel:+18137937555) [Website](https://www.veg.com/locations/florida/south-tampa?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Temple Terrace Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/temple-terrace-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 1072 Google reviews · 5023 E Busch Blvd [View profile](/biz/temple-terrace-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18139881189) [Website](http://www.tampabayvets.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Westchase Veterinary Center and Emergency Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/westchase-veterinary-center-and-emergency/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 933 Google reviews · 12037 & 12043 [View profile](/biz/westchase-veterinary-center-and-emergency/) [Call](tel:+18138180087) [Website](https://www.westchasevet.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg3MjMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Ehrlich Animal Hospital & Arthritis Therapy Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ehrlich-animal-hospital-arthritis-therapy-center/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 843 Google reviews · 8009 Gunn Hwy [View profile](/biz/ehrlich-animal-hospital-arthritis-therapy-center/) [Call](tel:+18139200566) [Website](https://www.ehrlichanimalhospital.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg4NzctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [North Bay Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/north-bay-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 830 Google reviews · 9801 W Hillsborough Ave [View profile](/biz/north-bay-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138854477) [Website](http://www.tampabayvets.net/location/north-bay/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Keene Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/keene-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 579 Google reviews · 4542 W Village Dr [View profile](/biz/keene-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+12183094961) [Website](https://keeneveterinaryhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Animal Hospital of Tampa Bay Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animal-hospital-of-tampa-bay/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 502 Google reviews · 4005 W Hillsborough Ave [View profile](/biz/animal-hospital-of-tampa-bay/) [Call](tel:+18138847551) [Website](http://www.animalhospitaloftampa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hyde-park-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 447 Google reviews · 1111 W Swann Ave [View profile](/biz/hyde-park-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18132599698) [Website](https://www.hydeparkvet.com/?y_source=1_MTUwMjc5ODAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Busch Gardens Animal Care Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/busch-gardens-animal-care-center/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 407 Google reviews · 10165 McKinley Dr [View profile](/biz/busch-gardens-animal-care-center/) [Call](tel:+17572294386) [Website](https://buschgardens.com/tampa/zoo/animal-experiences/animal-care-center/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Plantation Animal Hospital of Tampa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/plantation-animal-hospital-of-tampa/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 399 Google reviews · 4585 Gunn Hwy [View profile](/biz/plantation-animal-hospital-of-tampa/) [Call](tel:+18139683393) [Website](https://www.plantationpetvet.com/?y_source=1_MTE2Njg5NjUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Beach Park Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/beach-park-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 395 Google reviews · 138B S Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/beach-park-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18135476563) [Website](https://beachparkanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [4 Paws Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/4-paws-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 389 Google reviews · 14516 N 19th St #195 [View profile](/biz/4-paws-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138772485) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Veterinary Medical Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/veterinary-medical-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 260 Google reviews · 4241 Henderson Blvd [View profile](/biz/veterinary-medical-clinic/) [Call](tel:+18132894086) [Website](https://vmctampa.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Coastal Animal Clinic - Tampa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/coastal-animal-clinic-tampa/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 255 Google reviews · 2909 N Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/coastal-animal-clinic-tampa/) [Call](tel:+18136443961) [Website](https://www.coastalvets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [GoodVets South Tampa Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/goodvets-south-tampa/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 222 Google reviews · 1155 S Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 1 and 2 [View profile](/biz/goodvets-south-tampa/) [Call](tel:+18139958005) [Website](https://goodvets.com/locations/tampa/south?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 33 [Avalon Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/avalon-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 361 Google reviews · 6603 N Florida Ave [View profile](/biz/avalon-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18132326261) Unclaimed - is this yours? 34 [Country Chase Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/country-chase-veterinary-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 252 Google reviews · 12501 W Linebaugh Ave [View profile](/biz/country-chase-veterinary-hospital/) [Call](tel:+18138141814) [Website](https://www.ccvets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 35 [VEG ER for Pets](/biz/veg-er-for-pets-n-dale-mabry-hwy/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 2125 Google reviews · 16314 N Dale Mabry Hwy [View profile](/biz/veg-er-for-pets-n-dale-mabry-hwy/) [Call](tel:+18132654043) [Website](https://www.veg.com/locations/florida/tampa?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 36 [Harmony Vet Care of Carrollwood Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/harmony-vet-care-of-carrollwood/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 450 Google reviews · 8501 Ladue Ln [View profile](/biz/harmony-vet-care-of-carrollwood/) [Call](tel:+18138710850) [Website](https://www.harmonyvetcare.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Tampa; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Tampa: common questions ### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Tampa? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Tampa are Westshore Animal Hospital, Circle of Life Animal Hospital, Gulf Coast Veterinary Center of Tampa. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Tampa? Every company ranked on this page serves Tampa and the surrounding area, including Hyde Park, Westchase, Brandon, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Seminole Heights, Seffner. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Tampa offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a veterinarian in Tampa? Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Run a business in veterinarians & animal hospitals? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Tampa pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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