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University Animal Clinic
7250 Canon Street, Sarasota, FL, 34240
A family-owned, AAHA-accredited hospital serving Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton for over 30 years, owned since 2015 by Dr. Leigh Samanowitz, known to clients as Dr. Sam, and her husband Sam. In 2025 it moved into a purpose-built hospital with 10 exam rooms, separate dog and cat areas, a temperature-controlled exotic ward, and a separate dental suite. Alongside dogs and cats it keeps distinct service lines for avian, reptile, pocket pet, and small hoofstock care.
Call (941) 355-7707AAHA accredited20 servicesDogs, Cats, Birds +3
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What they do
Ask about a service →20 services, one practice.
Preventive And Wellness CareWellness PlansParasite PreventionVaccinationsDental CareSurgery And AnesthesiaDiagnostics And ImagingDermatology And Allergy CarePain ManagementAcupunctureLaser TherapyHeart DiseasePuppy And Kitten CareSenior Pet CareEnd-Of-Life CareMicrochippingAvian/Bird CareCare For Reptiles
The team
8 people, one front desk.
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Leigh SamanowitzOwner and Chief of Staff
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Sara VelicVeterinarian
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Alexis SchweibergerVeterinarian
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Molly CohenVeterinarian
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Sam SamanowitzOwner
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Stephanie CoxPractice Manager
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RayshaudCertified Veterinary Technician
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SusanVeterinary Technician
On site
What’s in the building
01AAHA accredited, a distinction the site notes fewer than…
02Purpose-built hospital opened in 2025
0310 dedicated exam rooms
04Separate dog and cat areas
05Dedicated quiet, temperature-controlled exotic ward for…
06Separate dental suite
07In-house ultrasound and digital imaging
08Isolation ward with separate entrance
09Private comfort suite
Who they treat
6 species under this roof
DogsCatsBirdsReptilesSmall MammalsSmall Hoofstock
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