Personalized care for pets is a core belief for Sunrise Vet at Sawgrass & Mobile, a family-owned veterinary practice located both in the Sawgrass Village and your home. Dr. Melissa Johnson and her staff greatly value all of their patients and believe that compassion, communication and genuine relationships are just as critical as providing the best medical care.
Seeing a need in the community for those pets and people who find it challenging to get to a physical clinic, Johnson started Sunrise Vet as a mobile only service in 2021. Since then, Sunrise Vet has slowly grown and found more like-minded doctors, technicians and general lovers of animals to support and open a state-of-the-art animal hospital next to Sawgrass Pet Resort in Sawgrass Village.
The veterinary hospital offers comprehensive care for cats and dogs, including routine wellness, preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry and managing chronic conditions. Their surgical services include spays, neuters, mass removals, dental cleanings and extractions. They also offer cat boarding.
“We like to think we’re big enough to provide exceptional veterinary medicine, but small enough to know our patients by name,” Johnson said.
Their 22-foot veterinary exam van, nicknamed Vanna White, brings personalized care to patients at home. The mobile clinic offers wellness exams, vaccinations, blood draws, diagnostic testing and treatment for many common illnesses.
“Mobile care is particularly beneficial for anxious pets, senior animals with mobility challenges, multi-pet households and busy families who appreciate the convenience,” Johnson said.
The relationships built with pets and the love shared with people are what Johnson and the staff at Sunrise Vet value most about the work they do. Everyone enjoys getting to know animals in every season of life: helping pets and the personal connections that make the work even more meaningful.
The holidays are approaching, and while it is a joyful time of year, it can be a hazardous season for pets, Johnson explained. It’s important to be mindful of what pets are eating, because unfamiliar food and too many extra treats can cause stomach upset or more severe conditions. It’s critical to keep food and sweets, especially chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions and food with xylitol out of reach as they are poisonous to dogs. Electrical cords and decor like ornaments and ribbons should be kept where pets can’t get to them.
It’s a busy season, and it’s a good idea to be mindful of things that might cause pets extra stress like travel and changes in routine. Promoting relaxation and making sure pets receive regular feedings and medication can help the holidays go smoothly for everyone.
At Sunrise Vet, patients are beloved family.
“Whether you visit our Sawgrass Village hospital or welcome our mobile team into your home, we want you and your pet to feel comfortable, cared for and truly known,” Johnson said.
To learn more, go to https://www.sunrisevets.com.
