Caring for your pets since 1963.
Where relationships matter and medicine comes first.
“We've been bringing our pets to Skyway for over 25 years now. The team here treats our fur babies like their own family — because after all this time, we ARE family. There's nowhere else we'd trust with our pets.”
The Martinez Family
• St. Pete NativesSkyway Animal Hospital has always been, and will always remain, locally owned. We are not part of a chain and we never will be. Instead, we focus on what matters most: real relationships, exceptional medicine, and earning the trust of our community, generation after generation.
The best treatment is prevention. Comprehensive exams catch problems early—before they become emergencies (and expensive).
When something's wrong, waiting for lab results feels like forever. Our in-house diagnostics mean real answers while you wait—not a week of worry.
Our DiagnosticsWorried about your pet? Call us during business hours and we'll do our very best to fit you in same-day. For after-hours emergencies, we'll guide you to VEG St. Petersburg for 24/7 care.
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80% of pets have dental disease by age 3. A healthy mouth means years added to their life—and fresher kisses for you.
Most cleanings completed same-day with take-home care plan included.
From their first puppy shots to their golden years, we're here for every wag, purr, and moment in between.
Worried about your pet? Call us during business hours and we'll do our very best to get you in same-day. For after-hours emergencies, we'll guide you to VEG St. Petersburg for 24/7 care.
From rescue organizations to emergency specialists, we work alongside the best because your pet deserves nothing less.
Collaborating on animal cruelty investigations. Proud to provide critical care for cases like "Frosty's Case" - a 2025 rescue of abandoned puppies that made national news.
Designated veterinary provider for foster animals and high-needs rescues. Every rescue deserves a fresh start - we make sure they get one.
Partner practice for advanced surgical cases requiring specialized expertise. When your pet needs more, we know exactly where to send them.
Our preferred after-hours emergency partner for 24/7 care. When emergencies happen at 2 AM, you'll know exactly where to go.
In December 2025, 12 Shiba Inu puppies were found abandoned in Largo's Taylor Park, all fighting parvovirus. Our team worked 16-hour days alongside Pawlicious Poochie Pet Rescue to save them. Eleven survived and found loving homes.
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The friendly faces behind the scrubs. Our team treats every pet like family—because to us, they are.
Decades of dedicated care, backed by experience and your reviews.
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With temps in the mid-70s, it's an ideal day for extended outdoor time. Don't forget water for both you and your pup!
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"We've been bringing our pets to Skyway for over 25 years now. The team here treats our fur babies like their own family — because after all this time, we ARE family. There's nowhere else we'd trust with our pets."
The Martinez Family
St. Pete Natives
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Quick answers about appointments, services, payment, and emergency care.
Have a specific question? Call us at (727) 327-5141
Discover the best dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants, beaches, and hidden gems. Our team's personal recommendations for making the most of life with your pet in the Sunshine City.
A family tradition of compassionate care, captured through the years
"Dr. Few never refused a sick or injured animal, regardless of ability to pay. That's the spirit we carry forward."
Skyway Animal Hospital
3258 5th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Serving St. Pete Since 1961
Locally owned since 1961
New patients are always welcome. Schedule your first visit today and see why St. Pete families have trusted us for over 65 years.
