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Santa Cruz Animal Clinic

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Santa Cruz Animal Clinic in Brandon, FL, offers exceptional veterinary care, focusing on preventative health and modern medical procedures since 1971.



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Santa Cruz Animal Clinic is dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary care for the Brandon community pets, offering customized treatment plans for every patient. Your pet's health and comfort are our highest priorities.

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Santa Cruz Animal Clinic in Brandon, FL, offers exceptional veterinary care, focusing on preventative health and modern medical procedures since 1971.


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Dr. Norman Busciglio, a Tampa native and Auburn graduate, has decades of veterinary experience. His special interests include internal medicine and dermatology.

Dr. Norman Busciglio

Veterinarian

Dr. Catherine Stanton, an Auburn graduate, has been with Santa Cruz Animal Clinic since 2003. Her clinical interests include surgery and dermatology, and she shares her home with 6 dogs, 2 cats, and a horse.

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Dr. Gordon, a University of Georgia graduate, brings expertise in emergency medicine, ultrasound, and surgery. At Santa Cruz Animal Clinic since 2014, he enjoys music, outdoor hobbies, and caring for his huskies.

Dr. D. Rex Gordon

Paul joined Santa Cruz in 2022 and brings experience as both a technician and CSR, now serving as practice manager. Outside of work, he enjoys family life with his wife, daughter, 3 dogs, and 3 cats.

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Proudly serving Brandon since 1971, trusted for years of compassionate, dependable pet care.

Open on Saturdays - because pets don't just need care Monday to Friday.

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Open on Saturdays - because pets don't just need care Monday to Friday. 

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Avian

Pocket Pets (mice, rats, gerbils, rabbits, etc.)

Cats

Dogs

Exotics

Get your pet's medications, food, and preventatives delivered straight to your door - fast and easy.


Pharmacy

Pharmacy Home Delivery

Keep your pet healthy with routine wellness exams, early detection, and personalized care plans.

Wellness & Exams

Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

Vaccinations

Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Illness/ Injury & Sick

Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat fast.

Diagnostics & Imaging

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


Parasite Prevention

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


Deworming

Deworming & Parasite Control

A quick microchip gives your pet a permanent ID and increases their chance of being reunited if lost.


Microchipping

From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.


Pet Surgery

Get expert guidance on your pet's nutrition, weight, and feeding to support lifelong wellness.


Nutrition & Diet Counseling

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.


Emergency Care

Emergency

We care for exotic pets with species-specific expertise and heart.


Exotic Pet Care

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.


Advanced Surgery

Non-invasive laser therapy helps reduce pain, speed healing, and improve mobility for pets of all ages.


Why Santa Cruz Animal Clinic?

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375+

5-Star Reviews

50+

Years of Service

Weekend Care

Open & Available

Why Santa Cruz Animal Clinic?

375+

5-Star Reviews

50+

Years of Service

Weekend Care

Open & Available

375+5-Star Reviews

375+

5-Star Reviews

50+Years of Service

50+

Years of Service

Weekend CareOpen & Available

Weekend Care

Open & Available