Business Details
Veterinary Excellence in Homosassa, Florida
Midway Animal Hospital, a locally-owned veterinary practice in Homosassa, Florida, has served the community with compassionate care since its founding. Our transition to new leadership has reinvigorated our commitment to accessible, high-quality veterinary medicine. As AAHA-accredited professionals, we combine advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and preventive care with a personalized approach that prioritizes both pets and their families. Our team brings decades of collective experience, including specialized skills in orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine.We maintain rigorous standards through continuous education and investment in cutting-edge technology, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. Our reputation as a trusted provider stems from transparent communication, ethical practices, and a focus on long-term wellness rather than short-term solutions. This dedication to veterinary excellence has earned recognition through the Best of the Best award and consistent client loyalty since our establishment.
Services
Wellness Care
Vaccinations
Dental Services
Orthopedic Surgery
Parasite Prevention
Diagnostic Imaging
Laser Therapy
Senior Pet Care
Oncology Services
Urgent Care
Highlights and features
- AAHA-accredited hospital ensuring top-tier medical standards
- Veterinary team with decades of combined surgical expertise
- Advanced diagnostic tools including digital radiology and CT scans
- Personalized care plans tailored to each pet's life stage
- Locally-rooted practice understanding regional animal healthcare needs
Associations and certifications
- AAHA
What people say
Exceptional veterinarian attention
Clear treatment explanations
Gentle animal handling
Thorough diagnostic approach
Compassionate senior pet care
Services
Wellness Care
Our comprehensive wellness programs include annual exams, customized vaccination schedules, and early disease detection through bloodwork. We tailor care to each life stage, from puppy/kitten visits to senior pet monitoring. Our preventive approach helps avoid costly emergencies while extending pets' healthy lifespans through consistent health tracking.
Orthopedic Surgery
Specializing in TPLO procedures and fracture repairs using plating, pinning, and external fixation, our surgeons restore mobility through advanced techniques. We address cruciate ligament tears, hip dysplasia, and traumatic injuries with post-operative rehabilitation plans. Digital imaging ensures precise pre-surgical assessments for optimal outcomes.
Dental Services
Professional cleanings remove subgingival tartar while digital X-rays reveal hidden dental disease. We treat periodontal issues, perform extractions, and offer home care guidance. Preventive maintenance reduces risks of heart and kidney complications from untreated dental infections in pets.
Diagnostic Imaging
Utilizing digital radiology and ultrasound, we diagnose internal conditions non-invasively. CT scans provide detailed views for complex cases while tonometry checks eye pressure. These tools enable accurate assessments of organ systems, skeletal structures, and soft tissue abnormalities.
Parasite Prevention
Monthly heartworm preventives and flea/tick control products protect against vector-borne diseases. We create customized parasite management plans based on lifestyle risk factors. Fecal testing identifies intestinal worms, while staff educates pet owners about environmental contamination prevention.
People
Brady Pratt, DVM
Practice Owner & Lead Veterinarian
Dr. Pratt combines expertise in orthopedic surgery with over 15 years of small animal experience. A University of Florida graduate, he specializes in TPLO procedures while maintaining active memberships in professional veterinary associations.
Robin Dearden, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
With 20+ years in practice, Dr. Dearden focuses on internal medicine and ultrasonography. Former practice owner turned associate, she emphasizes long-term client relationships through patient-centered diagnostic approaches and compassionate care delivery.
Barbara Beckett, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Beckett brings 40 years of diversified veterinary experience, including emergency care and equestrian sports medicine. She now concentrates on small animal practice while managing a senior cat rescue program with specialized needs expertise.
Laura Gerhart, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
A University of Florida double-Gator graduate, Dr. Gerhart specializes in preventative medicine and client education. Her practice emphasizes life-stage wellness planning and nutrition counseling for both urban and rural pet owners.
Erica James, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. James focuses on emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery after completing clinical training at University of Florida. She combines evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans for urgent care cases requiring surgical intervention.
Questions
What types of veterinary specialists work at Midway Animal Hospital?
Our team includes specialists in orthopedic surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and veterinary ultrasonography with decades of combined experience across multiple animal care disciplines.
Does the hospital offer overnight emergency care?
We provide urgent care services during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local 24-hour veterinary facilities while scheduling follow-up care with our hospital.
What vaccination protocols do you follow?
We customize vaccination schedules based on lifestyle risks, following AAHA guidelines while offering core vaccines including rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia for tailored protection.
Can you perform advanced diagnostic testing?
Yes, our diagnostic capabilities include digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, CT scans, and comprehensive in-house lab testing for rapid bloodwork and urinalysis results.
Do you offer dental care for senior pets?
Our dental services accommodate all ages with specialized considerations for older animals. This includes gentle anesthesia protocols and post-operative pain management tailored to senior patients.
What parasite prevention options are available?
We provide monthly heartworm preventives, flea control products, and tick protection while offering fecal testing services to detect intestinal parasites through comprehensive deworming programs.
Reviews (5)
Regimen Cbd
Dec 31, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Have Hospital in your name "Has he been seen here before, no, looking at 2-3 weeks out..." F'n ridiculous! Rude! Change your name!
Have Hospital in your name "Has he been seen here before, no, looking at 2-3 weeks out..." F'n ridiculous! Rude! Change your name!
William Duff
Dec 22, 2021
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As a new patient our dog was diagnosed edith end stage kidney failure. The doctors and staff were compassionate and professional, especially when it came time to say goodbye to our beloved fur baby
Ashley Smith
Dec 06, 2021
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Great team of vets here. Fair prices, compassionate, and kind. Personally, they helped us put our beloved dog down because of old age and they helped, not like it's just a dog kinda way, but we know how much this dog means to your family. I've also been taking my other dog there which they helped treat with great results!
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Vern
Nov 19, 2021
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Have always had good experiences using Midway. They have taken care of all four of my dogs, and they have also handled all my dogs passing. Always kind word, and always a sympathy card from them. Couldn't ask for a more pleasant experience, during a very sad time.
Kristy Ozburn
Nov 06, 2021
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They were awesome, the vet was so loving and caring and gave my pup so much attention. The next day they called to check up on him. This will be our vet from now on!!!!
