VCA Lockwood Ridge Animal Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Lockwood Ridge Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the owner.

Located in Sarasota and also serving surrounding communities, our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Lockwood Ridge Animal Hospital

At VCA Lockwood Ridge, we are looking forward to welcoming you, your dog, and your cat. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know you and your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We enjoy being the one you rely on to give your pet the medical care and attention they deserve. So come in today and let us be the one to be there for you and your pet today, and everyday.  We are conveniently located at 3802 N. Lockwood Ridge between 17th Street and University Blvd.

Local Medical Issues

There are numerous local medical issues that can impact your pet's health and that require your attention over the entire year. For example, there's heartworm disease, which can affect both dogs AND cats. Because heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. And because the winter temperatures here do not get cold enough to kill mosquito eggs, it's a year-round risk. The same is true for flea and tick infestation and intestinal parasites, each of which poses a problem in any season. And finally, contrary to what you'd expect, allergies are a year-round issue. Many pets suffer from skin and ear allergies, the signs of which include scratching, redness in the ears, and scaly skin.

Accreditations & Affiliations
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.