β˜… Over 40 Years Experience with Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

River Region Animal Hospital

If you need a veterinarian to care for your beloved pet, call River Region Animal Hospital in Crystal River, Florida. Specializing in small animal medicine and surgery, we offer routine pet care and treatment services. Our care goes far beyond the first checkup, so discuss any animal health concerns you may have with our reliable veterinarian.

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Crystal River, Florida 7660 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.
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Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Dr. Shane Henry UF Veterinary Medicine 1981
River Region Animal Hospital Scenic Dock and Sunburst Banner
Dr. Shane Henry performing veterinary surgery at River Region Animal Hospital
Dr. Shane Henry & Surgical Team Dedicated small animal care in a calming, stress-free environment.
Experienced Veterinary Care

Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

If you need a veterinarian to care for your beloved pet, call River Region Animal Hospital in Crystal River, Florida. Specializing in small animal medicine and surgery, we offer routine pet care and treatment services. Our care goes far beyond the first checkup, so discuss any animal health concerns you may have with our reliable veterinarian.

Dr. Henry administers routine vaccines to pets and believes in the "three year" protocol for distemper-parvo and rabies vaccines. River Region Animal Hospital in Crystal River also offers lab testing, animal dermatology, wellness care services, digital radiology, pet dentistry, puppy & kitten exams, pet ophthalmology, blood work, heartworm medicine, flea, tick and other parasite medicine, joint supplements, probiotics, annual exams, nail trimming, ear cleaning, health certificates, and Euthanasia.

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Dr. Shane Henry, DVM

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduate from the University of Florida (1981). Born in Miami, Dr. Henry is intimately familiar with Florida's subtropical climate and the particular seasonal allergies, flea/tick pressures, and skin conditions affecting local pets.

Practice Philosophy

Let Us Help Keep Your Pet Healthy

At the River Region Animal Hospital, we believe excellent pet care is a constant and consistent process. Being the choice pet clinic in Crystal River means our clients agree wholeheartedly. We prioritize your pet’s health and keep them comfortable and relaxed in our pet clinic from the first checkup onward. Our licensed veterinarian (Dr. Shane Henry) has decades of experience handling difficult and stressful medical situations, so count on him and his medical team to have your pet feeling better in no time.

Comprehensive Veterinary Care

We Specialize in:

We discuss diagnostic procedures and give recommendations and healthy treatment options tailored to your pet's individual needs.

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Animal Dermatology

Professional animal dermatology delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

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Animal Surgical Procedures

Professional animal surgical procedures delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

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Animal Vaccines

Professional animal vaccines delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

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Animal Wellness Care

Professional animal wellness care delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

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Laboratory Services

Professional laboratory services delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

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Veterinarian House Calls

Professional veterinarian house calls delivered in a calming, stress-free clinic setting designed to keep small animals comfortable.

Small Animal Dermatology and Wellness Care Services:

βœ“ Lab Testing βœ“ Animal Dermatology βœ“ Wellness Care Services βœ“ Digital Radiology βœ“ Pet Dentistry βœ“ Puppy & Kitten Exams βœ“ Pet Ophthalmology βœ“ Blood Work βœ“ Heartworm Medicine βœ“ Flea, Tick and Other Parasite Medicine βœ“ Joint Supplements βœ“ Probiotics βœ“ Annual Exams βœ“ Nail Trimming βœ“ Ear Cleaning βœ“ Health Certificates βœ“ Euthanasia βœ“ Ultra Sounds βœ“ House Calls
Common Health Concerns We Treat:
Coughing Vomiting Itching Scratching Limping Anal Gland Issues
Tailored Animal Care

Personalize Your Pet’s Healthcare Routine

If your pet has particular medical needs, River Region Animal Hospital makes the necessary adjustments as needed. We make sure you understand all aspects of your pet’s health. You can rely on our clinic for compassionate care in a relaxed environment for dogs and other small animals. If you want us to give your pet a checkup, drop by our pet clinic or call us at (352) 564-1838 for a pet care appointment with our veterinarian.

Born in Miami, Dr. Henry is very aware of how Florida's climate allows for a wide array of allergies that may affect your pets and can help alleviate it.

Preventive Health

Let Us Examine Your Pet

Keep your small animal friends healthy and prevent diseases with regular vaccines and physical exams. We discuss the diagnostic procedures and give recommendations and healthy treatment options according to your pet’s individual needs. Feel free to ask about our dermatology and wellness care services. Wellness plans and packages are available.

Address your pet’s healthcare and other related concerns by calling us at (352) 564-1838.
After Hours, Weekends & Holidays

After Hours Emergency Facilities

In the event of an emergency after hours, weekends or holidays, please contact one of the Emergency facilities below:

Ocala, FL

U.F. Ocala

Gainesville, FL

U.F. Gainesville

Tampa, FL

Blue Pearl (in Tampa)

Spring Hill, FL

Animal Emergency of Hernando (in Spring Hill)

Crystal River, FL

Urgent Pet Vets (Crystal River)

Crystal River Clinic

Find Us

River Region Animal Hospital is conveniently located along West Gulf to Lake Highway (SR-44) in Crystal River. Look for our wooden roadside clinic sign.

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Address 7660 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.
Crystal River, FL 34429
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Phone 352-564-1838 (or 352-564-1VET)
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Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed
River Region Animal Hospital roadside sign on Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River
Clinic Roadside Sign Located on W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River, Florida.
Get In Touch

Contact Us

Please contact River Region Animal Hospital with any questions or comments. Emails are answered during normal clinic operating hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For immediate scheduling, emergency guidance, or prescription refills, please call us directly at (352) 564-1838.

Direct Phone: 352-564-1838
Alternate Dial: 352-564-1VET
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