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Oaks Veterinary Hospital provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding communities. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community. Our Veterinary Hospital team is committed to providing quality veterinary care throughout the life of your dog or cat. For your convenience, we offer to locations. The Oaks Family will be changing our weekend availability. Starting in June, we will be open the 1st Saturday of every month.
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At Oaks Veterinary Hospital, focus on providing the highest quality medical and surgical services for your companion animals. We have proudly serviced Gainseville and the surrounding communities since 1982; offering two convenient locations to meet all your pet needs! Our dedicated team is ready to deliver the best customer service and compassionate care to you and your pets.
Oaks Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1982 by Dr. Dale Kaplan-Stein and still resides in its original location. Over the years, our hospital has undergone changes and improvements in keeping with the many ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine. We focus on providing the highest quality medical and surgical services for your companion animals.
Providing veterinary services for dogs and cats in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding area. Our veterinarians offer preventive care, wellness exams and services for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs. Diagnostic imaging allows our veterinarians to look at your pet internally for clues about sickness or injury.
Let Oaks Veterinary Hospital provide professional care for your kitten, puppy, cat, or dog. A physical exam is the smartest and easiest way to keep your pet healthy. Wellness exams allow our veterinarians to detect problems and diseases that might go undiscovered otherwise, including heart murmurs, tumors, enlarged organs, cataracts, ear infections, ear mites, dental disease, skin issues and allergies.
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Jenna Salerno
Jun 10, 2022
We are very grateful to Dr. Sturgeon for being so proactive with removing a bump on our dog's leg that turned out to be cancerous. Dr. Sturgeon answered all of my many questions and I have never felt as though I was being rushed out the door as some other vets do. They also promote a low stress environment for our dog which I appreciate since he gets very nervous going to the vet. Thank you to Dr. Sturgeon and the Oaks Vet team for taking care of Waldo!
Marcia Marwede
May 19, 2022
Oaks Vets and staff have been wonderful with my dogs. They go above and beyond to provide passionate care. They saved my female dog who had cancer and she lived an additional 5 years We love the Oaks Family!
Cherry Rafol
Apr 15, 2022
We are so Blessed & Pleased to have Dr. Sturgeon & the Oaks Veterinary Clinic Team to care for our dog. Thank you for the excellent care and communication you've shown us from Day 1. Goldie loves Dr. Sturgeon & you all.we do, too! She was so happy & relieved that she even went back to thank Dr. Sturgeon before we left.
Aurelia Carles
Mar 22, 2022
Extremely grateful for this wonderful team. Dr Sturgeon does an amazing job at explaining certain issues with my cat and I'm very thankful to any vet tech or staff that has worked with my cat as well. They've also been very understanding of the fact that I'm on a college budget and they've been so caring. I wouldn't want to take my cat anywhere else.
Hannah Reynolds
Feb 27, 2022
I've never had a veterinary team go above and beyond like this one did. I had to unexpectedly put my cat down this week, and the whole team did their best to make the process as easy and comfortable for me as they could. Special thanks to Alexys (she's a rock star) and Dr. Sturgeon. The sympathy and care they showed me left me speechless. Sarah, Alyssa, and Amanda were amazing as well.

Thanks to you all for making this extremely hard choice much easier on me and for helping me make the best decision for my lovely cat. I know my late fur baby would thank you as well if she could.
Alexandra Meehan
Jan 07, 2022
Our rescue cat Ripley was overweight, in poor shape, and in a cone-of-shame at all times--she has a rare condition involving seizures, among other things. Dr. Kesler has been very knowledgeable of her condition's therapy (the last vet made things worse), which has made all the difference in the world. Oaks always explains everything and has never made us feel like a bother; we have three cats in total, and all go to Oaks.

The staff is detail-oriented, prompt, compassionate, and honest (we've never been charged for unnecessary tests, procedures, or products). They also periodically check-in on our cats, and we've laughed that even with health insurance, our cats get better medical care than we do. Under the supervision of Dr. Kesler and her fantastic team--thank you Alexys and Alyssa!--and many kitty treats later, Ripley is finally making headway-- bounds and leaps. She's cone-free and on her way to living her best life. I cannot recommend Oaks Veterinary enough, they're an incredible team who truly care about the well-being of animals!
RoseAnna Rutledge
Dec 18, 2021
Oaks Veterinary Hospital has been the only health care provider I choose for my fur babies for the past 15 years. The veterinarians and staff are knowledgeable, kind, friendly and informative. This IS the place for pet care and boarding.
Cat L.
Nov 28, 2021
I have 2 cats that the Oaks family and Dr Kesler take care of. The team has been nothing but understanding, compassionate, and well informed since I started seeing them when my first cat was 4 weeks old. One of my cats has behavioral issues and they work with me to make him comfortable and the staff safe during appointments. My second cat I actually adopted straight from Oaks, she came neutered, vaccinated, and chipped.

I referred a family member to them recently and we both got a credit and thank you. Punkin is also a superstar and even though the COVID protocols are in place, he graced us with his presence.
Stephanie Nathasingh
Nov 25, 2021
I wouldn't trust anyone else with my girl. My girl is my first dog I've ever had and I was nervous that I would have a hard time finding a vet that not only I love but she loves as well. I can't stress enough how loving and welcoming not only Dr. Kessler is but also the entire team. Great prices and bundles as well. Couldn't have asked for a better team helping me keep my girl happy and healthy.
Sheila Malone
Jul 07, 2021
My oldest furry friend has been a patient here for her 12 years, and my other friendly friend has been since we got him at 2 years, five years ago. I feel like the have provided excellent care of my dogs! My oldest has a ruptured knee and we can up with a treatment plan to keep her comfortable and active. I can always get an appointment when needed. I feel like everyone there, from front office to Vets, genuinely cares about my dogs! I highly recommend them!