Dr. Raul Rivera and his care team are committed to bringing you the best services and providing your pets with better health by practicing the best of Veterinary Medicine. Lithia based Fish Hawk Animal Clinic was founded in 1997. Since then, our staff has been providing the best veterinary medicine and compassionate animal care to the Brandon, Valrico, and Lithia areas.Fish Hawk Animal Clinic is a full-service Animal Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients and welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients.
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Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Rivera attended Mississippi State University where he obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. He then moved to the Brandon area where he practiced at Brandon Veterinary Hospital and at the Animal Emergency Clinic of Brandon. In 1999, Dr. Rivera became the owner of Fish Hawk Animal Clinic and has been serving our area since.
Our appointment book is computerized which allows us to efficiently make appointments for you and your pet. Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. Emergencies are accepted anytime our clinic is open. If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us or come to the hospital immediately.
Welcome to the Fish Hawk Animal Clinic New Patient Center! Find out how our website can help you as a new family member by utilizing our online forms and information as to what to expect here at Fish Hawk Animal Clinic. Please feel free to explore our virtual office tour and veterinary resources, as well as, the different payment options that we offer.
1. Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill. 2. We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), checks and cash. All cards must be signed by the owner of the card.
Reviews (10)
Ryan Hughes
Apr 07, 2022
Stacey Crill
Feb 24, 2022
Megan Clement
Jan 27, 2022
Sayani Mukherjee
Jan 12, 2022
Where should I start? Dr. Riviera is excellent and awesome but the vet techs are awful. I have dealt with 4 different vet clinics across states ( due to job we move states ) and each one of them are awesome and so soothing to deal with. As a pet parent you leave your piece of heart with them and if they are so mannerless and rude with someone who can talk I can't even imagine what they do to my baby behind close doors.
First they fought with me for giving my pup Corona Vaccine which is not a mandatory vaccine in Florida- they said vet won't see my pup without it but no explanation why- Dr. Riviera never bought it up when we met him. Then comes the tone of talking and most importantly they administered injection WITHOUT my knowledge to my pup- I never gave them permission to give my pup injection but they DID. Dr. riviera was not aware or what I have no idea but when we told him he was apologized.
Now behold - second time happened again without asking us. We found out after we got the prescription. I cannot trust them anymore with my pup. Now, when ai asked them to transfer my pup's medical reports to the new clinic they behaved very bverudely.
First they fought with me for giving my pup Corona Vaccine which is not a mandatory vaccine in Florida- they said vet won't see my pup without it but no explanation why- Dr. Riviera never bought it up when we met him. Then comes the tone of talking and most importantly they administered injection WITHOUT my knowledge to my pup- I never gave them permission to give my pup injection but they DID. Dr. riviera was not aware or what I have no idea but when we told him he was apologized.
Now behold - second time happened again without asking us. We found out after we got the prescription. I cannot trust them anymore with my pup. Now, when ai asked them to transfer my pup's medical reports to the new clinic they behaved very bverudely.
Fiona Mills
Oct 19, 2021
They truly do care. My dog got sick, I called half an hour before closing and they were able to get him in and care for him. They are compassionate. The staff is amazing and Dr Rivera is truly one of a kind. They don't make you feel rushed. It's hard to find good, caring staff as well as the vet but you have it all here.
David Gaskins
Aug 27, 2021
Awesome staff and doctor! Dr Rivera is one of the rare vets these days that absolutely loves his practice and in all honestly I believe he would continue to practice regardless of money. He became a vet because he has a gift and love for animals that your pet and everyone he meets will feel immediately. He has been out vet for over 15 years and looked after our great Danes from the first day as puppies as they grew up and had puppies and until the very very end.
He had become very attached to our male great Dane as well and was right along side my fiance and I on the night we had to put him down. Doc sat and cried right along with us. You will not find a vet with a bigger heart and has the knowledge to go with it as well. You will not be disappointed and you can rest asure your fur babies will have the most compassionate care anywere.
He had become very attached to our male great Dane as well and was right along side my fiance and I on the night we had to put him down. Doc sat and cried right along with us. You will not find a vet with a bigger heart and has the knowledge to go with it as well. You will not be disappointed and you can rest asure your fur babies will have the most compassionate care anywere.
Joseph Curotte
Jun 23, 2021
Dr Rivera and his staff are amazing! I have been to vets for Georgia and Florida and I have never came across one like Dr Rivera he truly cares and is here to really make a difference! The best vet I have ever met! Your pet will love you for taking him here! Bruiser and I will be eternally grateful!
Rena Almeida
Apr 21, 2021
This was our first visit with this office as we just moved to the area and I am so happy we found them! The staff was so amazing with my pup and the Dr. was excellent! I have been to previous veterinary offices where they did not handle Huskies well and this office was just the total opposite! My boy used to get so nervous at our previous vet and here he just seemed so relaxed and comfortable. Thank you so much Fishhawk Animal Clinic for your excellent care!
John Beckwith
Apr 18, 2021
My 16+ year old Jack Russell, Beau finally indicated to me it was his time. I called all the vets in the area around 10am but it would be a half a day before we could get in. Dr. Rivera was booked and had a flight to catch at 2pm but still fit me in, and he is not even my vet! (he is now, for life) Both him and Chris were beyond professional. They are great people, and both agreed, it was his time. So glad Beau was taken care of by them.
Sherry Callahan
Dec 01, 2020
