We are a privately owned, full service veterinary hospital serving Winter Haven, Lakeland, Polk county and Central Florida. We provide a variety of pet care options, such as traditional veterinary medical care, holistic treatments, pet acupuncture, chiropractic care and grooming. Our facility is also equipped with a boarding facility, including luxury boarding suites.
Our goal is to deliver outstanding client service, while also providing high-quality pet care. We are committed to working closely with you to offer your pet the best treatment and to strengthening the human-pet bond. Her interest in holistic medicine and the integration of acupuncture stemmed naturally from her desire for animal healing and comfort.
I've lived in many places around the world, but by far the best vet for my dog. Throughout the life of my fur baby, Dr. Vargas and her team has been the most thoughtful and loving. Their attention and care comes from the heart. They are like family! Outstanding Veterinary Clinic that boasts having a Veterinarian that has been voted top in Nation.
Our goal is to deliver outstanding client service, while also providing high-quality pet care. We are committed to working closely with you to offer your pet the best treatment and to strengthening the human-pet bond. Her interest in holistic medicine and the integration of acupuncture stemmed naturally from her desire for animal healing and comfort.
I've lived in many places around the world, but by far the best vet for my dog. Throughout the life of my fur baby, Dr. Vargas and her team has been the most thoughtful and loving. Their attention and care comes from the heart. They are like family! Outstanding Veterinary Clinic that boasts having a Veterinarian that has been voted top in Nation.
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Orchid Springs Animal Hospital was established in 1996 by Dr. Mitsie Vargas, a graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in Alabama.
After practicing in an exclusively feline practice in Coral Gables, Florida, she decided to venture out on her own and move to Winter Haven, Florida.
She began her clinic by renovating a small space that was once a local restaurant.
As time went by, O.S.A.H.'s popularity within the community soon outgrew its one-doctor space.
Eventually, plans fell in place to build a new facility that would better accommodate Dr. Vargas' patients, clients and staff.
After practicing in an exclusively feline practice in Coral Gables, Florida, she decided to venture out on her own and move to Winter Haven, Florida.
She began her clinic by renovating a small space that was once a local restaurant.
As time went by, O.S.A.H.'s popularity within the community soon outgrew its one-doctor space.
Eventually, plans fell in place to build a new facility that would better accommodate Dr. Vargas' patients, clients and staff.
My husband and I moved to Florida from Ohio over 20 years ago but we are still Buckeyes at heart.
We have 3 children and on the weekends you can find us boating, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes or hanging by the pool.
Veterinarian graduated in Brazil, Master Degree in Animal Behavior, living and working in Florida since 2012.
Dog trainer since 2005 and a dog agility handler since 2002.
Competed representing Brazil 2 times and representing the USA National Team in 2015 at the Americas and Caribbean.
We have 3 children and on the weekends you can find us boating, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes or hanging by the pool.
Veterinarian graduated in Brazil, Master Degree in Animal Behavior, living and working in Florida since 2012.
Dog trainer since 2005 and a dog agility handler since 2002.
Competed representing Brazil 2 times and representing the USA National Team in 2015 at the Americas and Caribbean.
Dr. Vargas received her DVM from Tuskegee University in 1994.
In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL.
In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na.
She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture and a Certified Feline Friendly Practitioner.
She is one of just two Certified Balance Method Acupuncture practitioners in the USA.
In 1996, she established her AAHA accredited Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, FL.
In 2009, she began her studies at Chi Institute, eventually garnering certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy, and Tui Na.
She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture and a Certified Feline Friendly Practitioner.
She is one of just two Certified Balance Method Acupuncture practitioners in the USA.
She previously worked at Orchid Springs Animal Hospital from 2007-2009.
We are so excited to have her back!
Dr. Hood graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in zoology in 1992 and also obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1996.
Dr. Hood was born in Washington DC, but spent most of her life in Florida.
She has resided in Lakeland since 2005, where she lives with her husband, 2 children, 2 dogs (both rescued) and 1 cat (adopted from our hospital).
We are so excited to have her back!
Dr. Hood graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree in zoology in 1992 and also obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1996.
Dr. Hood was born in Washington DC, but spent most of her life in Florida.
She has resided in Lakeland since 2005, where she lives with her husband, 2 children, 2 dogs (both rescued) and 1 cat (adopted from our hospital).
Orchid Springs Animal Hospital provides a variety of medical services for the excellent care of your pet.
If you have questions about your pet's health or about the services that we provide, we would be happy to talk with you about your concerns.
Please contact our team for more information.
Annual wellness examinations are very important for your adult pet.
Our pets age significantly faster than us, so it's important for any health problems to be identified early.
Senior pets (any pets over the age of 7 years) are prone to even more health issues than young pets are, and it's important to make sure that they are given thorough physical examinations biannually.
If you have questions about your pet's health or about the services that we provide, we would be happy to talk with you about your concerns.
Please contact our team for more information.
Annual wellness examinations are very important for your adult pet.
Our pets age significantly faster than us, so it's important for any health problems to be identified early.
Senior pets (any pets over the age of 7 years) are prone to even more health issues than young pets are, and it's important to make sure that they are given thorough physical examinations biannually.
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