Matanzas River Animal Hospital
St. Augustine, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Welcome to Matanzas River Animal Hospital where your pets are like family. Matanzas River Animal Hospital offers a variety of services to meet all of your pets needs. Regardless of whether you are here for a routine wellness visit or your pet is not feeling like themselves; we have state of the art laboratory, imaging, intensive care, and monitoring capabilities here to meet all your pet's needs. Matanzas River Animal Hospital is staffed by experienced, seasoned veterinary professionals and highly-trained clinic staff to ensure your pet receives the best quality care from the minute you walk through our doors
Dr. Nicholas has been practicing veterinary medicine in the St. Augustine area since 1989. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He opened Matanzas River Animal Hospital in 1998
Mission — At Matanzas River Animal Hospital, we're all about animals, and not just because it's our job. We are passionate about helping pets and their loving owners enjoy many happy, healthy years of companionship
Team at a glance
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Appointments & hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday
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Frequently asked
Is Matanzas River Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Matanzas River Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Matanzas River Animal Hospital offer?+
Matanzas River Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Matanzas River Animal Hospital established?+
Matanzas River Animal Hospital has served the St. Augustine, FL community since 1998.
What reviewers say
Situated in St. Augustine, this independent veterinary practice operates out of a clean, modern facility offering comprehensive medical care, surgery, boarding, and grooming services. The team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally accommodating with emergency walk-ins and anxious pets. Pricing is generally considered fair and transparent without aggressive upsells on routine care, making it a trusted destination for multi-pet households and long-term animal companions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.