Animal hospital · Riverview, FL

Big Bend Animal Hospital Inc

★★★★ 4.2 from 422 Google reviews · #56 of 62 in Tampa by score

VeterinaryBoardingGroomingVeterinary practice

8.4DogDnB Score

About

Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is lead by Traci Holder, VMD who is a licensed, experienced veterinarian. At our clinic, we strive to keep your pet happy and healthy. With your pet’s best care in mind, we offer guaranteed quality services and treatments from a compassionate staff of experts. We offer comprehensive pet care services in the Riverview, FL area at competitive prices. Take advantage of our senior and military discounts.

Description from the business’s public profile.

What Big Bend Animal Hospital Inc publishes

We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.

8 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 19 not stated on the site.
Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
Dog Vaccination Requirements Dogs are required to be current on the following: Rabies Vaccine Distemper (DAPP) Vaccine Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine Negative Intestinal Parasite Screening within the last yearbigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
Dog Vaccination Requirements Dogs are required to be current on the following: Rabies Vaccine Distemper (DAPP) Vaccine Bordetella (Kennel Cough) Vaccine Negative Intestinal Parasite Screening within the last yearbigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennel3 leashed walks per day
Their words
Each dog goes on 3 leashed walks per day.bigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyPublished
Their words
We will keep in close contact with owners if we have any concerns. Treatment may be administered at the discretion of the doctor for the health and well being of our pet guests if we are unable to reach our pet parents.bigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on site
Their words
Treatment may be administered at the discretion of the doctor for the health and well being of our pet guests if we are unable to reach our pet parents.bigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
We also offer medication administration, nail trims, anal gland expressions and baths at an additional cost.bigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
We always encourage food to be brought from home, but if not, we provide Science Diet wet and dry food to our boarders.bigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
Need To Book A Stay With Us? Booking your stay has never been easier. Book Appointmentbigbendanimalhospital.com/services/boarding

Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.

What reviewers mention

friendly staff ×81caring staff ×30cost ×26grooming ×17care and compassion ×14knowledgeable vet ×4clean environment ×4explaining treatments ×2

Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.

Rating breakdown

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438
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70% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 16% gave 1–2 stars.

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomAppointment requiredAppointments recommendedPaid parking lot

Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.

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