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Hospital Information

7917 No. Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL.  33604
​813-932-9980
Beginning April 8th the office will be CLOSED
on WEDNESDAY'S, for 12 weeks while Dr. Jim attendes classes. 
All other days are regulary scheduled hours.
Thank you

Vetria's Pet Fact

Spay & Neuter

  • Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. ...
  • Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
  • Pyometra. Pyometra, which is a severe infection of the uterus, can be fatal to dogs and cats when untreated. In intact animals (those that aren't spayed yet), the chronic effect of sex hormones can result in overstimulation of certain cells within the uterus called cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH).
  • Spaying your dog too early can result in health problems later on since her hormones should have some time to work. Early spaying can increase the risk of hip dysplasia, torn ligaments, bone cancer, and urinary incontinence
  • A male dog can be neutered any time after eight weeks of age. A few years ago, most veterinarians advised waiting until puberty hit at about six months, and some still make that recommendation. Talk to your vet about what's best for your dog.
  • If you have to leave your just-neutered pet alone for long periods of time, keep him/her in a crate, kennel or a small room to restrict movement. ... Likewise, intact males could mount your spayed female. So it is best to separate the pets for a few weeks post surgery
  • While there is no age considered as too late for neutering a dog, their health is ultimately the most pressing concern veterinarians face in making recommendations whether or not to go through with the procedure.
  • Activity levels may be reduced in both males and females after spaying and neutering, but this is by no means certain in all dogs. It's important to note that males may still engage in full-testosterone male behaviors while their male sex hormone levels diminish after surgery. This can take up to six weeks.
  • Spaying and neutering contributes to their good health. Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters from suffering everything previously listed. It means less animals in shelters. ... It is not as cruel as what happens to the unwanted , homeless animals born because we failed to spay and neuter.
  • ​How long after neutering before we can take our dog out for walks? We would usually advise that you keep your dog rested for 24-48 hours post surgery with just gentle exercise in the garden. After this we would then advise short lead walks until they are seen for their post op check.

Hospital Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00-6:00pm
Saturday-8:00-1:00pm

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Vetria Pet Wellness & Surgical Center is CURRENTLY OPEN and will remain open at this time of need.  The health, wellness and safety of our staff, clients and the animals here at Vetria are critically important to us. We are continuing our strict cleaning protocols at the clinic. 
 
Due to mandated regulations regarding COVID-19, Vetria is now a CURB SIDE CLINIC.  You will call the clinic when you reach our parking lot and a staff member will come out to pick up your animal for drop off.  Payment can be given over the phone as well as consultations.  If you choose to drop off your pet for services rendered Vetria will give you 50% off the examination charge.   You may drop off your pet between 8am-10am.  Pick up is between 4pm-6pm.   All drop off' appointments are REQUIRED to be scheduled.  Emergencies are still taken but do require the same procedure. 

All staff are cleaning and disinfecting with bleach solution as well as Chlorhexidine solution after each case.  The lobby is CLOSED and has temporary taken down the coffee station, the refreshments and candy are removed as well.   All front office check in, check out is disinfected throughout the day.

​We are encouraging all Vetria clients to notify staff immediately if they are experiencing flu like symptoms.   

We are closely monitoring the guidance from local and federal authorities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to safeguard our employees and community.

We encourage you to do the same and stay informed and healthy as possible.  The management and staff look forward to the future where we can return to normal business conditions.  

Take care of yourselves while we continue to take care of your pets

Love your Paw's 2 Paw's
Dr. Jim, Tina and staff at Vetria

Clinical Trial's @ Vetria

Beginning January 1, 2020 we will be conducting a clinical trial on obese dogs.  If your pouch has a pouch, call the office for more information on this study.  Several services and drug are complementary.
​813-932-9980
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