At Compassion Animal Hospital, caring for pets is our passion
Here, we treat pets like family. We understand how important your companion is to you — because they’re there for you through the thick and thin of life, with a wagging tail or a happy purr, and unconditional love. Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet’s physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. So, whether your pet needs a checkup with a doctor… a caring team and top-notch medical treatments when they’re ill… or, some advice on the best food for them or how to care for them at home — we’re here for you! Here, we see dogs, cats, and horses. And, we’ll strive to make their visit a comfortable and positive experience. Come in and get to know us, and see why both you and your pet will love coming here!
OUR PARTNER FOR AFTER-HOURS, WEEKEND, AND HOLIDAY URGENT CARE FOR PETS
We partner with UrgentVet, an affordable alternative to the ER vet. They specialize in after-hours and weekend care for minor injury or illness in cats and dogs. We work with them to make sure your pet receives needed care even if we’re closed. With their unique model, you can minimize wait time by saving your spot online on their website. They also accept walk-ins.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Dawn Dateno
Dr. Dawn Dateno is a 2006 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary medicine is her second career as she was an officer in the US Navy with 11 years active duty and 10 years in the reserves. She has traveled all over the world with the Navy and retired as a CDR (O-5).
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She and her family relocated to the area from Raleigh, North Carolina, approximately 8 years ago. Her professional interests include preventative medicine (she enjoys educating owners about how to best care for their pets), dermatology, and surgery, including dentistry.
Dr. Dateno lives in the Tampa area and enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends, at the beach, traveling, biking, kayaking and most outdoor activities. She currently shares her home with two dogs and three cats, and occasionally rehabilitates raccoons and opossums.Janet Hoke, Veterinarian
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Dr. Jessica Bowling graduated from St. George’s University school of veterinary medicine in 2023. She studied on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean for three years and then attended the University of Tennessee for her clinical year. Dr. Bowling has lived in Florida for most of her life and attended the University of Central Florida for her undergraduate studies. She recently started calling Lakeland home but lived in Clermont for years prior.
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Dr. Bowling enjoys working with animals both large and small. Her hobbies include camping, hiking, fishing, scuba diving, playing video games, and crocheting. She currently has a dog, two cats, fish, and a flock of chickens. She hopes to one day add a horse and other farm animals to the mix.
Our Services
We offer a full range of services — including preventive care, diagnostic tests, surgeries, treatments for illness or pain, consultations for behavior or nutrition, and more — for your pet’s well-being. When they’re ill, we’ll help get them feeling better quickly. And, we offer personalized preventive care, to help keep them healthy in the first place.
Your First Visit
No need to be nervous. Here’s what you can expect at your pet’s first visit…
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We offer an online pharmacy and can have your pet’s medications shipped directly to your home.
Payment & Insurance
We accept a variety of payment options, including Care Credit. And, we can help you with pet insurance forms.
FAQs
Have a question for us? Check our list of frequently asked questions, or give us a call at 863-965-2548.
Happy Pet Parents
We brought or baby, Bear to Compassion today. He had multiple issues. The nurses were friendly and very knowledgeable. They made us feel we belonged there. The vet was amazing and honest. He will go back there. So will our other babies.
They are very kind to your animals and explain what is wrong and tell you what they’re going to do in advance, and they work with you with medications, your animal needs, and your budget.
Without doubt the best vet I have ever visited. The care, respect and compassion is unrivaled. I have complete confidence in their whole staff and trust them wholeheartedly with my beloved pets. Extremely clean and well organized. A truly wonderful place.
Had to have our first visit as an emergency. Compassion is not just in their name. They truly care and are concerned about the animal. I thank them so very much for helping with Hunter.