Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care Center

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care Center (TBVSECC) was established in 1982 as the first multi-specialty veterinary hospital on the west coast of Florida. Today, TBVSECC has grown to include advanced and specialized veterinary services in Dentistry, Dermatology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Physical Rehabilitation & Fitness, and Surgery. With a dedicated veterinary healthcare staff of 125+, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care Center provides 24-hour compassionate care seven days a week to over 13,000 patients annually.

Our Emergency Care Center (ECC) provides emergency medical and surgical care of cats and dogs. ECC is fully staffed with veterinarians and technicians 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and all holidays. To allow our staff to make swift, accurate diagnosis, our facility has a fully equipped veterinary laboratory for blood analysis, in-house digital radiology, ultrasound and cardiac ECG as well as more routine diagnostics capabilities.

Our hospital and specialists are prepared to treat the most serious injuries and illness with an extensively equipped intensive care ward and surgical suites.

The Dental department offers consultations in dental and oral related diseases. The department is limited to advanced therapy in periodontics, endodontics (root canal), orthodontics, prosthodontics, restoratives (crowns) and oral surgery.

The Dermatology department provides diagnosis and treatment of skin and ear related disorders of companion animals, including allergic, autoimmune, endocrine, infectious and psychogenic conditions.

The Internal Medicine Department provides advanced diagnostics and treatment for a wide variety of internal medical problems including heart, lung, gastrointestinal, liver/gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidney, urinary bladder, endocrine disorders, and cancer.

The Ophthalmology department offers consultation and treatment in eye-related diseases in all species of animals, as well as the screening of purebred dogs for the presence of inherited eye disorders (CERF examinations).

The Physical Rehabilitation & Fitness department maximizes patient overall post-operative recovery. In a controlled and supervised manner, our goal is to improve comfort, speed recovery, and optimize overall patient mobility and function.

The Surgery department provides the following treatment and therapies.
Soft Tissue: Chest and Abdominal surgery, Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Portosystemic shunt, Reconstructive surgery.
Orthopedic: Fracture repair & Ilizaroc Ring Fixation, Total Hip Replacement (THR) & Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO), Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Arthroscopy.
Neurosurgery: Myelograms, Spinal Surgery, Hemilaminectomy, Ventral Slot.

We act together with your family veterinarian to provide your pet with the best care possible.