We are a privately owned, full service veterinary hospital serving Winter Haven, Lakeland, Polk county and Central Florida. We provide a variety of pet care options, such as traditional veterinary medical care, holistic treatments, pet acupuncture, chiropractic care and grooming. Our facility is also equipped with a boarding facility, including luxury boarding suites.
Our goal is to deliver outstanding client service, while also providing high-quality pet care. We are committed to working closely with you to offer your pet the best treatment and to strengthening the human-pet bond. Her interest in holistic medicine and the integration of acupuncture stemmed naturally from her desire for animal healing and comfort.
Our goal is to deliver outstanding client service, while also providing high-quality pet care. We are committed to working closely with you to offer your pet the best treatment and to strengthening the human-pet bond. Her interest in holistic medicine and the integration of acupuncture stemmed naturally from her desire for animal healing and comfort.
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About Us
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Orchid Springs Animal Hospital was established in 1996 by Dr. Mitsie Vargas, a graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama. After practicing in an exclusively feline practice in Coral Gables, Florida, she decided to venture out on her own and move to Winter Haven, Florida.
Meet the Team
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My husband and I moved to Florida from Ohio over 20 years ago but we are still Buckeyes at heart. We have 3 children and on the weekends you can find us boating, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes or hanging by the pool. Veterinarian graduated in Brazil, Master Degree in Animal Behavior, living and working in Florida since 2012.
Dr. Mitsie Vargas
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Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994. In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na.
Dr. Melissa Hood
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She previously worked at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital from 2007-2009. We are so excited to have her back! Dr. Hood graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in zoology in 1992 and also obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1996. Dr. Hood was born in Washington DC, but spent most of her life in Florida.
Medical Services
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Orchid Springs Animal Hospital provides a variety of medical services for the excellent care of your pet. If you have questions about your pet's health or about the services that we provide, we would be happy to talk with you about your concerns. Please contact our team for more information. Annual wellness examinations are very important for your adult pet.
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