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Best veterinarians and animal hospitals in St. Petersburg, FL

Verified St. Petersburg veterinarians and animal hospitals for routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and emergency and after-hours pet care - serving Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Kenwood, Gulfport, Shore Acres, Tyrone and beyond.

Rankings updated September 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

How to pick a veterinarian in St. Petersburg

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.

Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in St. Petersburg? Everyone ranked below serves St. Petersburg and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Kenwood, Gulfport, Shore Acres, Tyrone. 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.

The full St. Petersburg ranking

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Urgent Paws Vet Clinic
★★★★½ 4.9 · 423 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned
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VEG ER for Pets
★★★★½ 4.9 · 940 Google reviews · 2178 Gulf To Bay Blvd
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VEG ER for Pets
★★★★½ 4.9 · 573 Google reviews · 9675 4th St N Unit B
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Urgent Paws Vet Clinic Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 423 Google reviews · 1329 W Fletcher Ave
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Island Life Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 295 Google reviews · 5901 Sun Blvd Ste 107
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Northwest Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 259 Google reviews · 4806 66th St N
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Bayview Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 239 Google reviews · 2951 34th St S
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Bay Animal and Aquatic Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 123 Google reviews · 6675 38th Ave N #101
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Healing Hands for Pets Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 35 Google reviews · 3021 Lown St N
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Pinellas Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 1146 Google reviews · 7791 52nd St N
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Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 880 Google reviews · 2909 4th St N
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Animal Doctors of South Tampa Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 862 Google reviews · 3002 W Gandy Blvd
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Animal Medical Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 832 Google reviews · 2540 30th Ave N
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Bayshore Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 714 Google reviews · 3845 Tyrone Blvd N
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Tyrone Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 704 Google reviews · 3451 Tyrone Blvd N
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UrgentVet
★★★★½ 4.8 · 701 Google reviews · 12950 Race Track Rd #119
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Bayshore Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 680 Google reviews · 2812 W Gandy Blvd
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ParkView Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 510 Google reviews · 3720 54th Ave N
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Partridge Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 464 Google reviews · 6400 4th St N
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UrgentVet
★★★★½ 4.8 · 414 Google reviews · 1470 66th St N
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Heart + Paw
★★★★★ 5 · 21 Google reviews · 6366 Central Ave
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Plummer Pet Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 367 Google reviews · 5800 38th Ave N
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Animal Hospital of Seminole, A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
★★★★½ 4.8 · 357 Google reviews · 11375 Park Blvd
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EDGE Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 342 Google reviews · 913 1st Ave N
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The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 296 Google reviews · 35891 US Hwy 19 N
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The Animal Clinic of St.Pete Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 257 Google reviews · 3201 46th Ave N
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Florida Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 256 Google reviews · 8500 4th St N
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Animal Hospital-Treasure Island Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 254 Google reviews · 5305 Seminole Blvd
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St. Pete Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 173 Google reviews · 3501 1st Ave S
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Live Oak Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 152 Google reviews · 5362 Central Ave
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VEG ER for Pets
★★★★½ 4.7 · 1193 Google reviews · 1501 S Dale Mabry Hwy
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Haines Road Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 1165 Google reviews · 4342 Haines Rd N
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North Bay Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 830 Google reviews · 9801 W Hillsborough Ave
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Northeast Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 586 Google reviews · 1401 4th St N
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Animal Hospital of Tampa Bay Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 502 Google reviews · 4005 W Hillsborough Ave
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Central Animal Hospital
★★★★½ 4.7 · 381 Google reviews · 4801 4th St N
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Skyway Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 358 Google reviews · 3258 5th Ave S
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Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in St. Petersburg: common questions

Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in St. Petersburg?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of September 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in St. Petersburg are VEG ER for Pets, VEG ER for Pets, Urgent Paws Vet Clinic. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in St. Petersburg?

Every company ranked on this page serves St. Petersburg and the surrounding area, including Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Kenwood, Gulfport, Shore Acres, Tyrone. 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?

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.

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