Ashton Animal Clinic & The Pet Resort

Sarasota, FL

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency Boarding Grooming Daycare End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

advanced tools (dental)central air conditioningpiped-in musicinsect-free surroundings

Services in detail

General ServicesVeterinary ServicesPet BoardingDoggy DaycareWellnessUrgent CareDiagnosticsSurgeryDentistryNutrition CounselingEnd of Life CareDental ServicesLuxury Boarding FacilitiesBoarding/Daycare Vaccine Requirementsthorough check-upspreventive servicesmedical, surgical, dental care and boarding facilities

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

83% Positive sentiment
based on 287 reviews

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.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.