Tamiami · West Miami-Dade
Honest vet care, one phone call away
Real estimates before treatment, Saturday hours, and a front desk that answers the phone and gets you in. Ferreira Animal Hospital has cared for the pets of West Miami-Dade for decades, in English y en español.
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How an appointment works
Call us
No portal, no app, no password. One call to (786) 275-4629.
Pick a time
Tell us about your pet and we find a day that works, while you're on the line.
You're in
Your visit is confirmed before you hang up. Estimates in writing when you arrive.
- Decades
of caring for Miami-Dade pets
- 15 min
for in-house bloodwork results
- 6 days
a week, Saturday mornings included
- 3 languages
real care in English, Spanish and Portuguese
What we do
Care for every stage of your pet's life
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Wellness exams
Yearly and twice-yearly checkups that catch problems early, when they cost less to treat.
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Vaccinations
Core and lifestyle vaccines matched to how your pet actually lives in South Florida.
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Spay and neuter
Safe surgery with honest pricing, and we participate in county low-cost programs.
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Dental care
Real veterinary dentistry with anesthesia and x-rays, not a cosmetic scrub.
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Surgery
In-house surgical suite, careful monitoring, and a written estimate before anything happens.
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In-house lab and x-ray
Bloodwork results in about 15 minutes, so answers come the same visit.
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Boarding
Dogs, cats and birds, with cats housed away from dogs and walks three times a day.
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Pain management
Arthritis and pain plans, laser therapy, acupuncture and senior comfort care, all in-house.
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The modern visit
Old-school honesty, new-school everything else
Walk in already checked in
One call and the front desk knows you're coming, records requested and all. No portals, no clipboard marathon, no wondering if the fax went through.
Modern medicine, done in-house
Laser therapy, digital x-ray and a lab that turns bloodwork around in about 15 minutes. You get answers the same visit, not a phone call next week.
Every pet is family here
Dogs, cats, birds, and yes, the occasional baby goat. Dr. Ferreira has cared for this neighborhood's animals for decades, and your pet gets that same warm welcome.
Estimates before treatment. Always.
You will always know what things cost before we do them. No surprise line items at checkout, ever.
Community Care
Great care should fit real budgets
Wellness plan
Our Pet Wellness Program spreads routine care across the year with member rates on vaccines.
Ways to pay
Cash, major credit cards, plus Scratchpay payment plans and CareCredit financing.
Programs you may qualify for
Miami-Dade spay and neuter vouchers and other community programs we work with.
From our Google reviews
Families trust us with the hard days too
"Best Vet ever, kind, friendly, professional, caring"
"Prices are fair! Clinic is clean and conveniently located"
"Son muy buenos veterinaria y exelente personal muy amables con nuestros peludos"
Come see us
On the Tamiami Trail at SW 145th Ave
Ferreira Animal Hospital14504 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33184
Minutes from FIU, Sweetwater and Kendall West, with parking at the door. Open six days a week, including Saturday mornings.
