Four Paws Veterinary Hospital

Our Mission Statement

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of professional veterinary care, client education, support, and preventative medicine available. We are focused on continuous improvement and on-going quality control. Our staff is committed to providing outstanding customer service while encouraging individual and team development. We maintain an upbeat clinic where tails wag and clients & staff find reasons to smile.

 

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Four Paws Veterinary Hospital

Our Address:
9430 Balm Riverview Road
Riverview, FL 33569

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 813-672-3687
Fax: 813-672-3692

Financing for Veterinary Care

From routine appointments to emergency situations or surgeries, the CareCredit card gives pet owners the peace of mind needed to care for pets big and small. 

Unlike traditional pet financing or veterinary payment plans, the CareCredit card gives you the flexibility to use your card again and again for your pet’s procedures.

Payments:

We currently accept:

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and CareCredit

We also accept payment by cash, but do not accept checks at this time.

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★★★★★ Lio, our new puppy, was recently acquired from an elderly person who could no longer care for him and subsequently passed away. With no knowledge of his medical history, I scheduled an appointment at Four Paws.Upon arrival, I was promptly greeted by Leah, who was wonderful and informative. She patiently answered all my questions and recommended a comprehensive treatment plan to ensure Lio received the necessary vaccinations and preventive medications.Dr. Concepcion then came in to administer the vaccinations. She also provided additional recommendations that were both practical and reassuring. Impressively, Dr. Concepcion spent 10 minutes on the floor, gently removing matting from Lio’s fur with a fine comb.The entire team took the time to address all my concerns, and I left feeling like a very satisfied customer.A first visit can often be unpredictable, but Four Paws exceeded my expectations. I’m extremely happy with my choice and will definitely return. I highly recommend giving Four Paws your business.Lamar J.Lamar J. ★★★★★ My sweet Skip was ready to cross the rainbow bridge but my regular vet was going to make us wait 5 days while he was suffering. 4 paws welcomed us in as new patients within a half hour on a holiday weekend and immediately made us feel like Skippy was in loving hands. The Dr and staff were superb and let Skip go with dignity and grace. We are grateful for you. Thank you all! I will be back when I get another little angel. ❤️Stephanie F.Stephanie F. ★★★★★ Christopher J.Christopher J. ★★★★★ I love this place. They have been taking care of my rescue for almost 13 years. She is a rather challenging dog to treat. The staff has figured out a way to treat her for a fabulous experience. The doctors care and are so smart and talented. I am so grateful for this vet. Thank you everyone at Four Paws for being such an amazing vet office.Joy CJoy C ★★★★★ I love this place. Being new to Riverview area from Pinellas County and trying to find a place to take my two dogs were stressful. I found this place online and took my first dog in and everyone was so nice and friendly and took the time. You could tell the team really cared. It's hard to find a good vet place where you didn't feel as if the staff was rude or unprofessional. I highly recommend this place. In fact, I adopted another dog and have been bringing her here as well.Ashley W.Ashley W. ★★★★★ I have had pets all my life. My husband is newer to the dog world, but since we’ve been together, we have always had dogs. We’ve had so many good times with our pets and we had to say goodbye recently to one. Four Paws has been our vet of choice, and going through one of the hardest process of the saying good bye shows me exactly why this place is so great. The kindness, compassion, and understanding was overwhelming. And afterwards, the card that was sent with actual handwritten messages, not just signatures, shows that they get how important these pets are in our lives. I can’t say enough about this team of people. When, and if we decide to get another pet, this will be the place we land with our special family member.Dana H.Dana H. ★★★★★ Fantastic people! Took my digs for their first visit and even the reserved pupper liked the vet techs and Dr. Thank you so much Dr. Adler, Denise and Rhonda for making such a pleasant experience.terri S.terri S. ★★★★★ Maria S.Maria S. ★★★★★ Treated my cat's hot spot very affectively. Am pleased with this practice.Kerry GKerry G ★★★★★ I LOVE this place!! They are always attentive to my pups and when I needed a last minute appointment, the staff was so gracious and found a way to get TWO dogs seen same day. All the staff is very professional and polite and the vets really take their time to make sure all needs are addressed.Terri T.Terri T. ★★★★★ I had an emergency with my 6 week old kitten that got hurt somehow and called them to see if they can take a look at him. I explained the situation and the lady that answered the phone told be that I might be better off going to another emergency care vet since they have the equipment to better help my cat. I told her that I had a bad experience at the one she mentioned and she quickly tired to look for another solution for me. She asked the vet if he will see my kitten and he did. They did such a great job with my little guy and making sure I was okay. Pricing was affordable but the care that was given was the best. I wished I remembered their names but I was kinda of distraught with the whole situation and just wanted my kitty to be okay. Thanks again for your great service! I will recommend this vet office to everyone.Naima M.Naima M. ★★★★★ I love this Veterinary Hospital. They helped me through the loss of my Snickers and rejoiced when my family adopted Pickles.Holly as well as all the other techs are kind and always helpful.I love them and love how they take care of my little fuzzy babies.Laurie Bear (.Laurie Bear (. ★★★★★ Ann Marie G.Ann Marie G. ★★★★★ Both of our cats have a genetic, life-threatening disease--but thanks to Dr. Tyson they are healthy and happy!JANE N.JANE N. ★★★★★ I could never express how wonderful Dr.Tyson is. She has been a vet that shows compassion and kindness. Then there is her staff. The most kind and caring staff. My favorite is Stephanie. She has talked me off the shelf. She has shown the greatest kindness compassion and love. I have never seen anyone as compassionate as she is. How could I ever express my gratitude. I have called so many times saying my furry boy needed care. She was been there each and every time. Your pets and mine could never be in better hands. Thank you Stepanie and Dr. Tyson.joan F.joan F. ★★★★★ First experience with this vet. The woman who took my phone call to make an appointment for my dog was very compassionate and kind. I have called a few vets prior and this one very much stood out and made me feel good. When I arrived and met with the vet tech, I felt even more reassured that my dog was in good hands. The vet who called was calm, informative, and kind. Highly recommend! I have nothing but positive things to say.Katie N.Katie N. ★★★★★ I have been bringing all 5 of my dogs here for almost five years now! All the vets (Tyson, Smithson and Whitten) and staff are simply amazing. Recently Dr Whitten suspected a mass on my oldest dogs internal organ. Sure enough, after having an ultrasound , a cancerous tumor was discovered. Thank you so much for catching it ♥️Amy P.Amy P. ★★★★★ Jordan B.Jordan B. ★★★★★ I have never been here and when I called the staff was very professional and very patient with me since I was lost. Very kind and my little 60 lbs Elsa was a good girl for them. Thank you all for the wonderful care you gave to my precious girl. 🙂Miriam C.Miriam C. ★★★★★ My family and I just recently had to put our family dog to sleep. Obviously this experience is not pleasant and down right devastating after her being with us for 14 years. We brought her home in a tiny shoe box when she was 6 weeks old 🙁 Anyway, these people here made the experience as comfortable as it possibly could be. They were so nice and kind to us and gave us the time we needed to grieve. They walked us through every step of the process and didn’t do anything final until we gave the okay.Alex A.Alex A. ★★★★★ Tracy T.Tracy T. ★★★★★ Dr. Whitten is the best!Danielle C.Danielle C. ★★★★★ We love the Four Paws Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Brian Whitten is amazing with our fur baby Max. We have had skin issues with our GSD since he was a puppy. Thanks to Dr. Brian we are now managing this. The staff are all very pleasant and knowledgable. They are thorough and always include you in the decision making. They are upfront with the treatment and cost. The facility is always clean. We are so grateful for finding them.kimberly W.kimberly W. ★★★★★ These guys are the best. They took excellent care of GiGi and followed up with phone calls to check on her. I highly recommend them.Harley G.Harley G. ★★★★★ Four Paws Veterinary Hospital is an exceptional place where pets are treated with compassion and attention to detail. Dr. Tyson and all staff strive to make pet parents and pets as comfortable as possible and techs are also very attentive and caring towards pets creating a professional yet caring environment.k nk n ★★★★★ Absolutely the best vet in Hillsborough county. My dog is very scared of new people and other dogs. They make sure that they accommodate us so that he is comfortable. They take their time with him so that it isn't a bad experience for him or myself. I will continue to bring my big boy here.kayla A.kayla A. ★★★★★ I was in the hunt for a good vet for a long time until we found Four Paws Vet! Dr Whitten took such good care of my baby boy Lucas when he had his broken toe! My fav nurse is Holly!! She is awesome! But to be honest, all the team is awesome and have answered every concern that I’ve had!Yenni G.Yenni G. ★★★★★ Nice and clean place. Kind and friendly staff. Our vet is great, always takes time to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend this place for your furry babies.D. M. P.D. M. P. ★★★★★ Very thorough & staff is pleasant.Martin A.Martin A. ★★★★★ Excellent staff! Always very friendly and extremely helpful! They run on time and do whatever they can to accommodate the pets for their safety and comfort. They always offer assistance with any issue my dog may be having,especially since I'm watching her for my daughter who is in the Coast Guard and will be stationed full time very shortly and taking her dog back with her. Four Paws is the most excellent veterinary hospital and I can only hope my daughter can find as good a vet in whichever state she will be stationed at. Big kudos to this excellent staff!!Joan F.Joan F. ★★★★★ My experience with this office was excellent. The clinic is very quiet and clean. The nurses at the front desk were very friendly, too! A huge thank you to Melissa and Dr. Smithson, they were very patient with my questions and were willing to answer all of them. I felt they really wanted to help solve any issues I was having with my furbaby. My kitten was able to wander around the private exam room while the doctor and I talked, which I believe made her a lot more comfortable than if she were forced to stay on a counter the entire time. You can tell everyone here loves animals, my kitten adored all the attention she was getting from everyone she saw. They called me a couple of days after my appointment about some test results, and were willing to answer some questions I had over the phone too! Definitely recommend this office. Thank you so much!Teristan W.Teristan W. ★★★★★ Great Staff, answered al of my questions!Jess S.Jess S. ★★★★★ Trying to find a new vet. Four Paws is the best!C D.C D. ★★★★★ My experience at Four Paws Veterinary Hospital was nothing short of great. The entire staff was friendly and pleasant. The doctor I met with was very informative, and the doctor that followed up with me a few days later was as well. I'm not sure how my experience could have been made better; maybe having dog treats available.. oh wait, there was plenty of those. Thanks Four Paws!Joey O.Joey O. ★★★★★ Michelle G.Michelle G. ★★★★★ Four Paws Veterinary Hospital located at 9430 Balm Riverview Road, Riverview, FL is an excellent pet care facility. They were recommended by the Greyhound Rescue Group. ALL the staff are very friendly and professional. I've seen each of the vets and liked all of them. I highly recommend Four Paws Veterinary Hospital!!Tina C.Tina C. ★★★★★ This is only my 2nd appointment here with Apollo. Everything has been wonderful. The employees are super friendly and already know Apollo by his name. They take the time to awnser all my questions. They showed me how to clip his nails and gave me tips on how to train him. I can not say enough good things.Gaeby D.Gaeby D. ★★★★★ Ronald T.Ronald T. ★★★★★ Dr. Kim Tyson & Four Paws Veterinary Hospital staff are the best. I have use Dr.Kim Tyson since she started her practice on Balm Riverview Road for all of our dogs over the years. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring she provides excellent care for our two furkids we have now.Terrie M.Terrie M. ★★★★★ We are very grateful to Dr. Whitten and Dr. Tyson. The staff at Four Paws 🐾 is wonderful, professional and compassionate. We have been with Dr. Tyson for nine years and recommend Four Paws Veternariary Hospital to anyone in need of a veterinarian.Celia W.Celia W. ★★★★★ The Veterinarians and Staff are wonderful 🐶Nancy L.Nancy L. ★★★★★ I had a great experience at Four Paws! My 75 pound dog is terrified of the vet and needless to say, is quite dramatic once inside the vet. He did not want to let anyone near him, but Dr. Rubinstein and Melissa took great care of him. He had issues where he had to be sedated. Dr. Rubinstein called me himself after the sedation and I received a follow up call from Melissa once the procedure was over, informing that it all went well. I also received two more follow up calls inquiring about my dogs status. I feel that everyone at Four Paws genuinely care about my dogs well being. I recommend for anyone with a pet!!Emily P.Emily P. ★★★★★ Blanch M.Blanch M. ★★★★★ Great vet..very caring to pet and owner.Kim C.Kim C. ★★★★★ Always very personable and professional.Leah K.Leah K. ★★★★★ Four Paws does an amazing job with my cats. The staff is great! You can tell they really care about the animals that come in for care. I was worried when I moved from Wesley Chapel that I wouldn’t find another vet like Wesley Chapel Animal Hospital but, I am happy to say I have and they are great.MarkMark ★★★★★ The staff treated me and my cat as if they knew us. Provided excellent service, gave excellent advice on the care of my cat, and ensure we felt comfortable before we left with the medication my cat needed. One of the best experiences at a vet so far, will definitely be taking my cat and any future pets to Four Paws for any future needs.Kacy B.Kacy B. ★★★★★ Really good staff, friendly and explained everything thoroughly.Leah O.Leah O. ★★★★★ After going to a nearby vet for 11 years with my special needs senior dog, we decided to get a second opinion on reoccurring symptoms with Four Paws. I am so pleased with the Vet and his team. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and did so wonderful with my handicapped dog. We have a diagnosis that we never had before and have a complete plan in the works to treat and give my dog a better quality of life. I am so thankful we came to Four Paws and I would definitely recommend. They will be our vet for all of our pets going forward!Lacey C.Lacey C. ★★★★★ If 11 was an option, I'd have chosen it. You guys are great, from the front desk, techs, and vets. After getting nowhere with another vet, not only was he accurately diagnosed, but back to his normal self and nearly 100% healed.Mike M.Mike M. ★★★★★ Four Paws Veterinarians are the best ! They are caring and kind. We had to our our 14 year old pup put to sleep and we could not have asked for a more compassionate team. Thank you for your kindness to Mac and to us.Susan G.Susan G. ★★★★★ By far the best Veterinarian practice we’ve ever been to! Dr. Smithson is kind and patient and takes her time to explain exactly what is going on! All of our pets go to Four Paws and we couldn’t be happier!!Marci G.Marci G. ★★★★★ They are awesome!! This is the only place I trust with my pets.Kirby C.Kirby C. ★★★★★ Best vet I have ever been to. They care about the animals like they we their ownCasieCasie ★★★★★ Convenient, fair and friendly. Thanks for taking care of my pet.Aladino Q.Aladino Q. ★★★★★ My experience with this office has been awesome so far. Everything from the Front Office Staff, Doctors, Appointment Setting, Reminders etc.. has been efficient and friendly. Thanks Four Paws for taking care of Teddy!Michelle Q.Michelle Q. ★★★★★ Dr. T and the whole staff are top notch. Completely passionate and compassionate about animal care. If you're looking for a vet in the south shore area, look no further, this is where you want your pets to be cared for.Jeff W.Jeff W. ★★★★★ They are very caring and make you and your pets feel welcome. I had to euthanize my poor kitty and I could not believe how kind they were and even followed up with a wonderful card in the mail.Sue E.Sue E. ★★★★★ Wait time was brief, staff is professional and friendly, Dr. Tyson welcomed me and Ginger, and listened well to my concerns and comments.CheyenneCheyenne ★★★★★ This veterinary hospital is very thorough! I moved to FL from OH and was so happy w/ my vet in OH that I thought I’d never find another as good. I was going to a natural & holistic vet in OH and this vet is not totally holistic, but is open to alternatives, so she will try to treat naturally, but if something is needed to cure, she will not hesitate to suggest it. Dr. Tyson spent a lot of time w/ me and a lot of her own time away from me going over my dog’s records. The staff is exceptionally friendly and very knowledgeable! I’m glad I found them!Gayle P.Gayle P. ★★★★★ Honestly I am so glad I came across this place. They treat my babies so well. Great customer service. Recommend for sure!jasmine T.jasmine T. ★★★★★ Toni P.Toni P. ★★★★★ Excellent care for Teddy (my teddy bear pup) who is now a year old! So glad I found Four Paws. They are kind and treat you like family. I highly recommend their services!Kerstin C.Kerstin C. ★★★★★ Four Paws is an excellent Veterinary Clinic.Dr. Tyson is exceptional when it comes to the care she gives to the animals. She goes above and beyond the scope of just treatment of the animals. She genuinely cares about them. She will have her staff call to follow up on her patients right after treatment AND even checks on them after some time has passed!! That AMAZED me because no other vet has ever done this. My little angel had lung cancer and she wasn't even his primary vet, we had taken him there for accupuncture for his back issues... and yet she called several times to check on him!! I tell you.... That means something... SHE CARES!! If your looking for a vet, look no more because you found one right here!! You won't regret it!!Darlene E.Darlene E. ★★★★★ I have been going to Four Paws for years! The staff is great and the quality of pet care is the best! I would recommend Dr Tyson and Four Paws to anyone in need of a veterinarian.christopher G.christopher G. ★★★★★ Very friendly and knowledgeable vet and staff. Clean facility and easy to find. I would recommend.todd S.todd S. ★★★★★ I absolutely love Dr. Tyson! Lots of good vets in Tampa.. & when pets are young & healthy a good vet is wonderful. When our pets get older & have health issues, I want the BEST! I want knowledgeable in alternative health care as well as integrative vet medicine❣️ I also want a vet that listens to all the research, questions, and any concerns I have with empathy & respect. I do not have a degree in vet medicine so I highly respect the vet’s education❣️ Dr. Tyson more than tolerates all the research I do for my dog’s conditions & shares her knowledge without arrogance❣️ She also will not push unnecessary procedures.. she takes time to explain diet & lots of benefits that make her an excellent vet .. that is not really a money maker but a relationship maker for the life of our much loved pets❣️Thank you, bunches, Dr. Tyson❣️Leslie S.Leslie S. ★★★★★ Excellent vet practice with friendly & helpful staff!Kathy L.Kathy L. ★★★★★ The techs are so kind to my old man kitty cat and Dr. Tyson is the best vet I've had over the many, many years I've had fur babies. Highly recommend Four Paws Vet Hospital!Anita T.Anita T. ★★★★★ I have nothing but good things to say about Dr Tyson and her staff .We have a very large fur family and it seems like someone always needs to be seen. They are very accommodating and make sure that our pets are treated well.Dr Tyson went above and beyond for our boy Ziggy as he battled with cancer for the last year of his life. They were also very kind and compassionate when the time came to say goodbye to him.We have moved up to Pasco county, but still bring our pets to Four Paws - they are well worth the drive.Melissa F.Melissa F. ★★★★★ Bobby E.Bobby E. ★★★★★ I am thankful for the staff here at Four Paws, they go over and beyond for my senior dog (15+) I take my Snicker's here every month for a shot to help with her aches and pains and a nail trim. Today (And every month)the techs showed such love and compassion for my old girl. They even trimmed her pads after her nail trim to help her get around easier. I'm so thankful for their staff!Lesley B.Lesley B. ★★★★★ Dr. Tyson and her staff are phenomenal. Dr. Rubenstein is also a top vet. The gift of this office being able to provide top veterinary care that includes acupuncture, laser therapy and herbal remedies is outstanding. One of the greatest loves of my life was my 13 yr old great dane. But for Dr. Tyson I would not have had her for 13 years.Kimberley K.Kimberley K. ★★★★★ Thanks to Dr. Rubinstein & Dr. Tyson and the staff at Four Paws on the Mandibular Symphyseal separation (lower jaw) repair on my cat. This repair was necessary and will restore the quality of life for my 14-yr old Tonkinese cat. She is recovering nicely, and we are forever grateful for the skill and compassion by the Drs. and staff at Four Paws!Kim W.Kim W. ★★★★★ Holly M.Holly M. ★★★★★ We had to move away from the area, and I am so sad that we are too far away to continue at Four Paws. One of our pets needed special attention, and I was very nervous about taking him to the vet. I went in first to talk to them to get a feel for how they would treat him, and felt very confident after doing so. We brought in our dog, and everyone from the receptionist to the doctor showed a great deal of patience and caring, and we were able to get everything done for him. We definitely recommend this place.Adolfo R.Adolfo R. ★★★★★ I don't write many reviews. But after calling Dr. Tyson our vet for a number of years now, I thought it was time to spread the word on just how awesome she and her staff are. I have been seeing her for about 6 years now and she has seen our family through good and bad financial situations along with a frequent flyer Pug with many issues and our potato spud lab with spindly legs and bad knees. Oh and a cat that can't bring herself to pee in the appropriate places. Dr. Tyson clearly knows her medicine and shows a great love for our pets. She also does what she can for different rescues in the area. We have all our confidence and faith in her suggestions for our pets' best health. This week we made the decision to put our pug to sleep due to her many health issues. It was such a difficult decision for me to make. She was my baby before my husband and daughter came into our lives. And anyone who has ever owned a pug knows how childlike they are all the way to their last days. Dr. Tyson and her tech along with their front staff were so kind to our baby and to us. Our pug showed very little nervousness. She couldn't have been treated with more gentle and calming hands. I can't tell you how much that means to me and my husband. We live in Valrico now but as long as she is within driving distance we will go no where else with our pets. We are so grateful to her and her wonderful team!Sally H.Sally H. ★★★★★ Rachel H.Rachel H. ★★★★★ We adopted a dog from the county shelter on a Sunday. The dog had surgery a few days before we adopted her and a slight cough. We wanted to get her to a Vet as soon as possible. I inquired via Facebook and the Chamber of Commerce and received several recommendations. Four Paws was the one Vet able to get us in the same day. The gave the dog a complete exam, reviewed all the documents we had received and explained everything to us. They felt the cough was not serious and told us what to watch for and when we should call and bring her back in. We discovered two ticks during the exam and they outlined all of our options and costs for flea, tick and heart-worm prevention. We than scheduled a return visit two days later when she was due for another shot. Both visits were timely and professional. The did not try to sell us services or medication we did not need and it was very obvious the best interest of our dog was the priority. Zemba will be a life long patient. Thanks!Theresa Turner (.Theresa Turner (. ★★★★★ Love Four Paws! Our Maggie is a hyper lovable yellow lab and everyone at Four paws takes such good care of her. I have never seen a vet get down on the floor at her level to make her more at ease and even gave her belly rubs. Highly recommended!Tamera D.Tamera D. ★★★★★ Dr. Tyson and the entire staff at Four Paws have always provided the "best care anywhere." As a client since the office opened, I have always appreciated the care and compassion of the team. They have earned my trust by caring for our "four-legged family members as their own.Without a doubt, the Four Paws team truly cares about the patient(s), their quality of life and the impact of these decisions on the family.Martin M.Martin M. ★★★★★ This is the absolute best animal vet hospital ever! Dr. Kim and her entire staff are compassionate and truly wonderful. The way they care for our animals is beyond words. Our 17 year old dog need extensive dental work and Dr. Kim and staff did a remarkable job for her. I can't thank them enough for being so caring.Lisa S.Lisa S.js_loader

9430 Balm Riverview Rd,
Riverview, FL 33569

Monday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Tuesday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Friday

8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday

8:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Our Services

Our Care Focus
Our current care focus is only on cats and dogs.

Appointments
Our team will accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. We are an appointment based hospital and strive to have minimal wait times while keeping our standard of care above normal expectations.

Four Paws Veterinary Hospital has been absolutely amazing! They’ve helped me with my fur baby since he was two weeks old! Just a wonderful and amazing vet! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

– Kat Thompson

Kat Thompson