Palmetto Animal Clinic

06/06/2026

A message from Dr. Eley on her last day. We love you dearly and will miss you!
Dr. Eley,
“Thank you all for your kind words. It truly has been an honor and a pleasure getting to know each of you and your precious pets.
Palmetto Animal Clinic will always hold a special place in my heart. The staff and clients have been like family over the past 23 years. It is the dedicated and compassionate staff that makes Palmetto Animal Clinic a wonderful place to work.
I will miss everyone and cherish all the memories made over the years. May God Bless you all and your furry, four legged kiddos,
Christin Eley, DVM.

05/27/2026

It is with a mixture of great Joy and Sadness that we announce Dr. Eley’s retirement. After 20+ years with, Palmetto Animal Clinic, Dr. Eley is retiring to enjoy her growing family! Please help us wish her all the best! She will be taking appointments until June 5th. We will miss you greatly but are so excited for you! Thanks for all the excellent care you have shown your patients over the years!

05/19/2026

We still have appointments available for our Memorial Day event! Please share with any service members who could use a little good will in caring for their pets.

05/13/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Palmetto Animal Clinic is excited to announce our first Community Outreach Day. If you or someone you know is a retired or active-duty military member with a pet and financial need we will be hosting a Low-Cost Services day on Tuesday, May 26th. Our goal is to provide preventive care services to pets of military members who might not be able to afford them otherwise. Unfortunately, space is limited, but we hope to hold additional events in the future.

What the appointment includes:
• A full examination with one of our veterinarians and physical exam report
• Heartworm test (dogs only)
• Intestinal parasite test: F***l sample must be brought by owner
• Annual Vaccinations (Dog: Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP. Cat: Rabies, FVRCP)
• Monthly Heartworm and Flea prevention to go home.

Cost: A $45 fee will be collected at the time of the appointment and will cover all items listed above. Additional medications, services, or follow appointments may incur additional fees.

Who is eligible:
Any active or retired military personnel (including spouses). A valid U.S. Military I.D. card will be required at the appointment for verification. Limit of one pet per client and event will be by appointment only. Pet must be healthy enough to receive vaccinations. Treatment for other illness is not guaranteed or may incur additional fees, which will be discussed at time of appointment. Dogs and cats only. Pet must be tolerant for services and feral cats will not be accepted.

This event was made possible thanks to very kind and generous donors who have contributed to our “Angel Fund”, powered by the Veterinary Care Found, a 501 3c non-profit organization. Our primary donor has elected to remain anonymous, but we are extremely grateful and hope to put your gift to good use!
If you would like to help us make more events like this possible in the future, you can donate to our Angel Fund by following the link on our home page.
www.palmettoanimalclinic.com
Contact us at 941-722-2456 to schedule

07/19/2025

Aslan, the very handsome and sweet Mainecoon, just wanted to wish everyone a happy weekend!

07/11/2025

Sweet Mr. Titan came in to see Dr. McKinnon after a Q-tip broke while he was getting his ears cleaned. He was very good boy and let Dr. McKinnon retrieve the tip with out any sedation. We recommend using cotton balls or cotton pads only to clean the ears. This story has a happy ending for all involved, but a head shake at the wrong moment can cause Q-tip to break (like in this case) or worse, rupture an ear drum. We’re not sure, but it’s possible Titan planned this because he likes the attention 💜💜💜

07/03/2025

And the winner of the Parasite Education Challenge is… Paula R. of Palmetto Animal Clinic in Palmetto, Florida!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Parasite Education Challenge, conducted in partnership with Elanco.

It’s our job to make sure clients understand the importance of parasite detection and prevention—not just for their pet but for the whole family, and throughout this challenge, you definitely got the job done!

Way to go to all those who participated, and congratulations, Paula & Palmetto Animal Clinic!

05/01/2025

04/18/2025

We are so proud and excited to announce that one of our outstanding team members, Megan, was recognized as Florida’s Certified Veterinary Technician of the year! She was awarded this honor by the Florida Veterinary Medical Association at this year’s state veterinary conference this past weekend. Megan was recognized because of her outstanding skills and compassion for our patients. We are so very proud to have her as a team member and fully agree with committee’s decision to pick her for this award! Congratulations Megan!!!

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Kyle says “ May the luck of the Irish be with you” 🍀