COVID-19:
DeSoto Animal Clinic is fully open for all services and we are allowing clients inside the building with their pets. Based on your preference, you may either wait in your car while your pet is examined by the doctor, or come inside for a traditional appointment. We are not requiring staff or clients to wear a mask while inside the building, however you may wear a mask inside the building if you are more comfortable. We will continue to clean and disinfect surfaces frequently.
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Operating Hours:
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm, Saturday 8:00am to Noon.
Appointment Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 11:30am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 11:30am (any emergencies beyond these hours may be subject to an urgent care fee and/or immediate transfer to Bradenton Veterinary Emergency.)
Technician Times: The walk-in hours for our technicians are 9:00am to 11:30am and 2:30pm to 5:00pm on Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 11:30am on Saturday. We do not schedule appointments for the technicians.
Patients are seen by appointment. However, serious emergencies are given priority and can potentially cause delays. Non-critical “work-ins” will be seen as quickly as possible, but may sometimes require prolonged wait times. Another option is to hospitalize your pet until one of the doctors has time to perform an examination. (You must be an established client in order to hospitalize or drop-off a pet.)
Florida state law:
It is a Florida state law that your pet must be an established patient and current on routine examinations in order to receive prescription medication.
Payment:
Payment is expected at the time of service. We accept cash, personal check, Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and payment plans are only made available through CareCredit. You can visit the link at www.carecredit.com for the application process
Outside Pharmacy Prescription Requests Policy:
Online Medication Prescription Policy We have implemented an outside pharmacy prescription policy, please click on the link to read more.