Veterinary Healthcare Associates
Veterinary Healthcare Associates is a multi-specialty veterinary practice in Winter Haven, FL, offering orthopedic surgery, neurology, and ophthalmology, staffed by 2 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include Wellness Exams, Spay & Neuter, Teeth Cleaning, and Boarding.
About
Veterinary Healthcare Associates is a general practice in Winter Haven that provides a full spectrum of medical and preventive care for dogs and cats. Their services include wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and professional teeth cleanings. The clinic also performs soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, utilizes laser surgery, and offers behavioral counseling and nutritional guidance. In addition to primary care, the facility features a pet salon and day spa for grooming services, as well as a boarding facility with separate wards for dogs and cats and 24-hour medical supervision.
The practice serves the local Winter Haven community and surrounding areas, emphasizing life-stage medicine for pets ranging from puppies and kittens to seniors. While functioning as a general practice, the hospital maintains a team of specialists on-site to provide seamless referrals for complex health problems. The clinic also operates a members-only dog park and utilizes a digital portal system for appointment management and client communication.
Surgical team
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Katie Barry
DVM, DACVS-SA
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Luiz Bolfer
MV, Ph.D., DBCVECC, Residency ACVECC, Residency ACVIM (Cardiology)
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Marielle LeFloch
DVM, DACVS-SA
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Michelle Murray
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCRT
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Loren T. Nations
DVM, DABVP
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Samantha Sedgwick
DVM, DACVAA
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Brett D. Story
DVM, DACVO
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Robert Swinger
DVM, DACVO
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Anna des Bordes
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Heather Egan
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Victoria Hernandez
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Stacy Nelson
DVM, MBA
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Alejandra Villalobos
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Tom Winfield
BVMSci (Hons) MRCVS OCQ(V)-CA
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Bruna Miessler
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Anaïs Boa
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Alex Maciasz
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Dealyne Smith
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Jorge Suarez
DVM, CCRT
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Cassie Cure
Procedures
- Wellness Exams
- Spay & Neuter
- Teeth Cleaning
- Boarding
- Grooming
- Laser surgery
- Vaccinations
Frequently asked questions
- What is included in a typical wellness exam at this clinic?
- Wellness exams at this practice include a full physical examination to check the pet's heart, lungs, temperature, and weight. The veterinary team also performs blood and fecal testing to screen for parasites and abnormal blood values, alongside providing core and lifestyle-based vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and behavior counseling.
- Does the clinic offer dental services?
- Yes, the hospital provides consistent, complete dental care for pets. This includes professional teeth cleanings performed at the hospital to help prevent harmful oral diseases.
- What are the options for pet boarding?
- The facility offers a first-class pet boarding service that features separate wards for dogs and cats. The boarding area is supported by a 24-hour staff presence and medical supervision.
- How does the clinic handle vaccinations for dogs and cats?
- The veterinary team tailors vaccination schedules to the unique needs and risk levels of each individual pet. They offer core vaccines, such as rabies and distemper, as well as non-core lifestyle vaccines like Bordetella, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia, based on the pet's environment and health requirements.