Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Seminole, FL
Lake Seminole Animal Hospital has dedicated itself to providing personalized veterinary care rooted in compassion and expertise. Since our founding, we have prioritized treating pets as family while offering advanced medical solutions tailored to each animal's unique needs. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to continuous learning, ensuring pets receive the highest standards of care. We emphasize transparent communication, empowering pet owners through education about their companions' health. Our facility integrates modern technology with a focus on creating a stress-free environment for both pets and their families.Recognized by Tampa Bay Newspapers and Pet Plan Insurance as a top veterinary practice, we remain locally owned and community-focused. Through initiatives like Nell's Fund, we extend our mission to rescue and rehabilitate stray animals. Our core values of kindness, excellence, and trust guide every interaction, from routine checkups to emergency care. We maintain partnerships with 24-hour emergency centers to ensure comprehensive support for pets beyond regular hours. This unwavering dedication to animal welfare has made us a trusted partner for pet owners in Seminole and surrounding areas.
Services
Veterinary Care
Pet Boarding
Daycare Services
Dental Treatment
Emergency Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of veterinary experience with doctors published in industry journals
- Our facility features advanced surgical monitoring equipment and 21-step dental process
- We partner with 24-hour emergency centers for after-hours critical care access
- Our team includes specialists in internal medicine, dentistry, and behavioral medicine
- We maintain active community involvement through Nell's Fund animal rescue initiatives
What people say
Exceptional staff
Gentle with pets
Thorough explanations
Caring professionals
Clean facility
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary care includes wellness exams, vaccinations, and chronic disease management. We create customized treatment plans considering each pet's breed, age, and lifestyle factors. Our diagnostic capabilities support early detection of health issues through regular screenings and advanced testing options.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility provides supervised playtime and individualized attention for dogs and cats. Pets receive regular exercise, medication administration when needed, and comfortable accommodations. We maintain strict health requirements to ensure all guests' safety during their stay.
Dental Treatment
Our 21-step dental cleaning process addresses both visible and subgingival dental issues. We utilize digital x-rays for comprehensive oral health assessments and offer surgical interventions for advanced periodontal disease. Preventative care education helps maintain dental health between professional cleanings.
Emergency Referrals
While providing emergency care during business hours, we coordinate with 24/7 specialty hospitals for after-hours critical treatment. Our staff stabilizes acute cases and facilitates transfers to equipped facilities for round-the-clock intensive care and specialized interventions.
Behavioral Medicine
We address behavioral issues through comprehensive evaluations identifying medical or psychological causes. Treatment plans combine environmental modifications, training techniques, and medication when appropriate to improve pet well-being and owner-pet relationships.
People
Michael Rumore
Veterinarian
Dr. Rumore graduated from Virginia Tech's veterinary school and has practiced in Florida since 1998. He specializes in internal medicine and pain management, with particular interest in chronic diseases. He founded Nell's Fund and received multiple community service awards.
Abigail O'Connor
Veterinarian
Dr. O'Connor earned her veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh and has international experience in wildlife conservation. She brings expertise in exotic species care and has worked with wildlife rehabilitation programs across three continents while maintaining fluency in multiple languages.
Veronica Brenes-LaRoche
Veterinarian
Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Brenes-LaRoche focuses on preventive medicine and compassionate geriatric care. She combines cultural sensitivity with bilingual communication skills to serve diverse pet owner communities while maintaining active church involvement.
Kristin Wrede
Veterinarian
Dr. Wrede graduated from Iowa State University's veterinary program and contributes expertise in small animal medicine. She balances clinical work with family life while maintaining professional engagement through continuing education programs and industry certifications.
Amy
Certified Veterinary Nurse
With 16 years of service, Amy specializes in feline medicine and animal rescue. She maintains advanced certifications in veterinary nursing while contributing extensive hands-on experience in patient care and client education initiatives.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, behavioral medicine, and chronic disease management for dogs and cats.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
We provide emergency care during regular business hours and partner with 24-hour specialty hospitals for urgent after-hours treatment referrals.
What boarding options are available?
Our boarding facility offers supervised playtime, medication administration, and comfortable accommodations for dogs and cats with specific health requirements.
How do you handle dental care?
We use a 21-step dental cleaning process with digital x-rays and offer surgical interventions for periodontal disease while emphasizing preventative care.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at the time of service with flexible payment planning options available.
Are there local pet resources available?
Through Nell's Fund, we support animal rescue initiatives and provide resources for lost pet recovery and financial assistance programs in the community.
Reviews (4)
Ariana Hill
May 16, 2022
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My husband and I just moved here and have been going to just a vaccine clinic. We recently came across this full service vet and it is the best decision we made. Everyone was so helpful and let no questions go unanswered. Obviously they are more expensive than a vaccine clinic but well worth it in my opinion as we were not just another number. They took their time with us and even had a little welcome sign for Finley outside the room since it was our first time there. We went for some dew claw issues (which I called last minute and they squeezed us in day of!) and it quickly became our preferred primary vet for both pups.
JoAnn Diveris
May 06, 2022
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The entire staff and Doctors, show love and care for pets. Thank you for treating Gracie with tenderness, after her cat adventure. -JoAnn
Summer C.
May 05, 2022
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Dr. Veronica & the rest of the staff were all very kind and accommodating throughout a very tough process/time. I will continue to take my pets here, as I've yet to find a vet as amazing as they were.
Ola Bardhi
Apr 16, 2022
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I have been taking my dog Blinkie to Lake Seminole Animal Hospital for 10 years now. Recently he had to have surgery and Dr. Rumore and Dani did such a great job of taking care of him. Highly recommend this veterinary clinic.
