Bayview Animal Hospital

10/19/2026

🐾 Celebrating Our Veterinary Technicians! 🩺

This week, we’re recognizing the unsung heroes of veterinary medicine: our veterinary technicians!

Blood draws. Placing catheters. Patient intubation. Running and interpreting diagnostic labs. Monitoring and adjusting anesthesia. Performing dental cleanings. Performing CPR. Feeding tube placement. Blood transfusions. Administering injections. Restraining combative pets. Comforting patients and their owners. Ensuring every patient is handled with the utmost care and compassion before, during and after saying goodbye. Comforting patients and clients. Entering medical notes. Positioning for radiographs. Maintaining and providing treatment to hospital patients. Oh and can't forget trimming that pesky extra dew claw during the nail trim. Our techs do all of this and so much more.

Vet techs play an essential role in keeping our pets healthy and safe.

At Bayview Animal Hospital, we’re grateful for the knowledge, skill, and dedication our veterinary technicians bring to our team every day. Help us celebrate the people who make such an important difference in veterinary care! 💙

07/06/2026

✨ Meet the newest member of the Bayview crew… Dr. Montefusco! 🐾

Dr. Montefusco knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian, and after graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, she’s bringing her passion for compassionate, personalized care to Bayview!

She loves preventative medicine and has a special interest in dermatology, helping pets (and their families) find relief from chronic skin issues. Her philosophy’s simple: treat every patient like they’re her own and make sure every pet parent feels informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

When she’s not at the hospital, you’ll find her hiking, reading, horseback riding, trying new crafts, or hanging out with her crew: Kenickie the mischievous Frenchie (“Gremlin”), Jaxson the rescued Lab mix, Cobbler the foster-fail kitty, and Mable the picky leopard gecko. 🐶🐱🦎

We’re so thrilled to have Dr. M on our team, and are excited for all our amazing patients and pet parents to meet her.

Help us give Dr. Montefusco a warm Bayview welcome! 💛💙🐾

05/25/2026

🐾 we are closed today, please call St. Pete Animal hospital & Urgent care with all of your emergency needs 727-323-1311. Have a joyful and safe Memorial Day with your furry loved ones 😍

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

🐾 KITTENS NEEDING HOMES 🐾

We are helping one of our clients find loving homes for 6 adorable kittens! 🐱💛

If you or someone you know is interested in adding a new furry family member, please reach out!

📞 Serious inquiries only:
Roberta — 404-219-0409

Please share to help these babies find their forever homes 🏡✨

05/19/2026

Attention Bayview Clients! There is a scam email that appears to come from us, about an event we’re inviting you to. Please disregard and delete this email. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion.

05/05/2026

We are closed for our monthly staff meeting from 12pm-2pm today. Thank you for understanding! 🐾🐈🐕‍🦺

05/01/2026

🌴☀️ FLORIDA FUN = SPLASH ZONES, MUDDY PAWS… AND HIDDEN RISKS! 🐾💦

Living the Florida life means beach days, puddle jumps, and backyard exploring—but it also means exposure to leptospirosis 😬

🦠 Lepto is a bacteria found in water, soil, and wildlife (yep… even in your own backyard!)
💧 It spreads through puddles, standing water, and contaminated areas
⚠️ It can cause serious kidney & liver damage in pets—and can even affect humans

But here’s the good news 👇
💉 The leptospirosis vaccine is safe, effective, and one of the best ways to protect your pet!

Whether your pup loves lake days, your kitty sneaks onto the patio, or you just want peace of mind—this vaccine is a game changer 🙌

🐶🐱 Protect the paws you love so they can keep adventuring safely!

📅 Don’t wait for trouble to find you—schedule your pet’s lepto vaccine today!

HappyHealthyPets

04/30/2026

Say hello to Dr. Jordan Vega 🐾💙

Dr. Vega has been practicing for 9 years, but his journey started early—he decided at just 4 years old that he wanted to be a veterinarian. A lifelong love for animals and passion for science made it the perfect path.

His favorite part of the job? Helping pets feel better. Whether it’s relieving allergy itchiness or improving mobility with pain management, he loves seeing patients thrive and hearing how much happier they are at home. 🐶🐱

🌿 Fun fact: He’s a plant enthusiast! From succulents and cacti to bonsai (junipers and cypress), he enjoys growing and collecting them.

💡 His advice: Preventative care is key! Staying ahead of health issues improves quality of life and can reduce long-term costs. Pet insurance is best started early, too!

🐕 At home, he has two pups:
• Dave, a rescue American Bully who loves to eat and sleep 😴
• Makeba, a high-energy Wheaten Terrier who’s always on the move ⚡

❤️ He loves working in St. Petersburg and seeing the strong bond this community shares with their pets—they’re truly family here.

PetHealth ClinicFamily

04/29/2026

🦷✨ SMILE CHECK, PET EDITION! ✨🦷

Did you know dental disease is one of the most common health issues we see in both cats 🐱 and dogs 🐶? And the tricky part… it often starts before you notice anything at home!

👃 Funky breath?
🦴 Trouble chewing?
😿 Drooling or pawing at the mouth?

These can all be signs your pet’s smile needs some TLC!

💙 The good news? A little prevention goes a LONG way:
✔️ Regular brushing (yes, even for cats!)
✔️ Dental treats & toys
✔️ Routine dental exams & cleanings

Healthy teeth = happier pets, longer lives, and way better kisses 😘

📅 Let’s keep those tails wagging and purrs coming—schedule your pet’s dental check-up today!