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The Animal & Bird Medical Center... There's No Place Like It!
There is virtually no other veterinary hospital like it anywhere in the area. The doctors and staff at the Animal & Bird Medical Center give you and your pet the most tender loving care in one of the most state of the art hospitals in Florida. The hospital is owned by Dr. Joel Murphy who has written books, lectured all over the world and is recognized as a national authority on pet care. He has assembled a team of highly trained professionals to care for your pet.

We're able to respond in minutes... Not Hours or Days
In an emergency, mere minutes can make a huge difference for your pet's health and survival. It's critical for the vet to make an accurate diagnosis of the problem the moment you bring your pet in. We have the ability to do immediate blood diagnostic tests with in-house equipment that will do all of the biochemical, electrolytical and hematologic lab tests right here in the office and complete them in a matter of minutes! At other vet hospitals that don't have this technology, your pet would have to wait 12 to 24 hours for lab results from an outside lab, and that, quite frankly, could end in tragedy for you and your pet.

The Safest Surgery Possible For Your Pet
The Animal & Bird Medical Center is equipped with the same anesthetic monitoring equipment that's used on people in today's best hospitals, because accurate monitoring during surgery is critical to avoiding tragedy while your pet is on the operating table. Advanced monitoring systems will alert Dr. Murphy and his staff of ALL potential problems during a surgical procedure. Our machines are so sensitive that we know when your pet's oxygen level changes by just 2%!

Gas Anesthesia is Safer with Quicker Recovery!
In addition, Dr. Murphy and his staff also use the safest anesthesia available, called isoflurane anesthetic gas, which allows your pet to wake up much quicker and have far less drowsiness than does standard injectable anesthetics.

Better Equipment Means Better Surgery & Faster Healing!
The Animal & Bird Medical Center also features an Ellman radiosurgical unit that allows for precise micro-surgical procedures on birds as small as parakeets. Fiber optic surgical equipment is used for performing biopsies and exploratory diagnostic procedures. With this high-tech equipment, your pet's incision will be as small as 2.5mm, allowing it to heal very fast and avoid infections.

With all this advanced technology, we may be able to send your pet home with you on the same day as the surgery!

High-Tech Tests That Can Save Your Pet's Life!
Your pet faces many health dangers that may profoundly affect him or her - and yet, they might not be noticeable to you until it's too late. The Animal & Bird Medical Center possesses the latest in-house tests for detecting leukemia in cats and heartworm in dogs. While you wait, we can check your pet for these common and deadly diseases in just minutes. If your pet is disease-free, you can breathe a sigh of relief and know your pet is healthy and happy.





"Dr. Murphy is a truly gifted veterinarian with an extraordinary, caring staff. He treated our Yorkie, Peanie, like she was his. Peanie is alive today because of him."
- Cynthia & Simon Rosen, Palm Harbor

"It is a great comfort to have a nationally prominent veterinary center within driving distance of our home. Very few facilities offer the knowledge, experience and sophistication available at Animal & Bird Medical Center, especially in treating pet birds and other exotic pets. The doctors and staff are caring as well as highly competent, and we strongly recommend them."
- Edward H. Sarbey, Sarasota

"I always know Dr. Murphy is giving his best every time my pets need his care. He is the most caring and thorough veterinarian I have ever met. He takes the time to listen to me and gives excellent follow-up whenever my pets are sick."
- Nancy Graf, Dunedin

"Dr. Murphy has cared for my pets and aviary for 10 years. He saved my Scooby Doo's life! Dr. Murphy is the most devoted, caring, and knowledgeable veterinarian I have ever met."
- Mari Howard, Safety Harbor

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