Call us today to schedule your pet’s appointment and receive a FREE First Exam for new clients that includes Dental Check, Heart Check, Nutrition Check, Vaccine Overview. Each VCA hospital has health and safety protocols in place based on health care best practices as well as state and local guidance and regulations. These may include, but are not limited to, curbside check-in, health screenings, temperature checks and social distancing measures. Note, all persons entering our hospitals must wear a face covering. Please visit our website for more details about safety at VCA hospitals, and call us before your visit so we can discuss the necessary safety protocols.

We are highly skilled at providing care for pets when they are sick, but we also recognize the importance of keeping pets healthy and preventing illness. We have a hybrid practice that allows us to emphasize a broad spectrum of care for both well and sick pets.


Companion Veterinary and Urgent Care Center is the only veterinary hospital in Bradenton/Sarasota that provides urgent and wellness care, which allows us to provide a “whole pet” approach to your furry family member’s health.

Emergencies and illnesses can happen at any time, and it can be very frightening when your pet is ill or injured. There are times when urgent care makes all the difference, and it is important to know who you can quickly turn to in the event of an emergency.

Our modern, clean facility allows us to provide the highest quality care for your pet; ranging from vaccines, wellness lab testing, basic outpatient treatment of wounds, infections, and illnesses to inpatient intensive care/medical management with continuous monitoring as well as emergency lifesaving surgery.

We are centrally located for residents of Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and surrounding areas so your pet can receive the care he or she needs as soon as possible. You can trust our skilled, dedicated veterinarians and staff to provide the best possible care for your pet no matter how mild or severe the illness is.

Our Welcome & Pledge:

We welcome you and your special pets to University Animal Clinic. We assume that each client is a caring and loving pet owner who desires quality and compassionate medical care for their pet. We are proud to have been voted Best Veterinary Clinic in 2008 by "Sarasota" magazine, Best Vet of the Suncoast 2009 from the critics at "Creative Loafing" magazine, and Best Veterinarian 2009 & 2010 by "Living Out East and On the Bay" magazine. We are also proud to be an AAHA accredited hospital.

Our pledge to you is to provide your pet with the same concern and tenderness that we give our own. We will continue to have our staff provide the best quality medical and surgical care available. We understand your constant concern for your pets well-being and we will strive to keep close communication concerning your pet's progress during any necessary surgery, hospitalization or illness.

Call 24/7 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.