Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort
Sarasota, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Ashton Animal Clinic, we understand the immense importance of providing exceptional care for your beloved pets. Our contemporary veterinary hospital and boarding facility are designed to cater to all aspects of your pet's well-being. Our team is not only dedicated and friendly but also deeply committed to establishing a compassionate and empathetic connection with both our clients and their furry companions. We take great pride in offering a wide range of services, including exceptional medical, surgical, dental care, and boarding facilities for the cherished members of your family
Ashton Animal Clinic was founded in 1997 by Dr. Laurie Walmsley shortly after her dreams of becoming a veterinarian came true. Dr. Walmsley dreamt of a place where comfort and care could meet. To the left is photo of the island of St Kitts in the West Indies; this is where Dr Walmsley began her veterinary career in this beautiful island home. There, Dr. Walmsley learned how important all-in-one care is within a veterinary clinic
Mission — Your Other Family Doctor — For those who cannot speak for themselves. Because pets are family too
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday: 8am — 5pm; Saturday: 8am — 12pm; Sunday: Closed. Holiday Hours: New Year's Day: Closed to public; Memorial Day: Closed to public; July 4th: Closed to public; Labor Day: Closed to public; Thanksgiving: Closed to public; Christmas Eve: 8am — 12pm; Christmas Day: Closed to public; New Year's Eve: 8am — 12pm. *For boarding please contact us to speak to a representative
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Frequently asked
Is Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort accepting new patients?+
Yes — Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort is currently accepting new patients.
Does Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort offer emergency or urgent care?+
Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort offer?+
Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Emergency, and more.
When was Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort established?+
Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort has served the Sarasota, FL community since 1997.
What reviewers say
Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort is a well-established veterinary practice and boarding facility that delivers dedicated medical care and pet boarding services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as deeply compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly skilled in handling both routine care and critical emergencies. The clinic features a welcoming front desk staff and maintains a clean facility where pets are treated with warmth and attention. While pricing is a point of contention for some visitors, many clients express immense gratitude for the thorough explanations, attentive follow-up, and life-saving treatments provided over decades of service.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.