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At Magnolia Animal Hospital, caring for pets is our passion.
Here, we treat pets like family. We understand how important your companion is to you — because they’re there for you through the thick and thin of life, with a wagging tail or a happy purr, and unconditional love. Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet’s physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. Come in and get to know us, and see why both you and your pet will love coming here!
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OUR PARTNER FOR AFTER-HOURS, WEEKEND, AND HOLIDAY URGENT CARE FOR PETS
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We partner with UrgentVet, an affordable alternative to the ER vet. They specialize in after-hours and weekend care for minor injury or illness in cats and dogs. We work with them to make sure your pet receives needed care even if we're closed. With their unique model, you can minimize wait time by saving your spot online on their website. They also accept walk-ins.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Shelby Martin
Dr. Shelby Martin received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Animal Science from the University of Florida prior to attending veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University in East Tennessee. After graduation in June 2020, she moved back to the north-central Florida area, and began her career as a veterinarian. Although, she has only been in practice a short time, she has found a passion in soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, with a growing interest in breeding/reproductive medicine and internal medicine.
Family is everything to Dr. Martin, and when she is not helping her patients, she is spending time with her husband, Cory, and two sons, Wyatt and Levi. They love spending their free time together outdoors, whether it’s at the beach, on a lake, or camping and riding four-wheelers. You can also find them on their farm in Williston, where they have three dogs, four cats, a conure, a horse, four goats, two pigs, and two cows.Dr. Xelene Morejon
Originally from Miami, Florida, Dr. Xelene Martinez (referred to as Dr. Martinez or Dr. X) obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2018, before moving to the beautiful island of St. Kitts where she attended, and just recently graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Martinez came back to Gainesville to complete her clinical year at the University of Florida and is incredibly excited to start her veterinary journey with Magnolia Animal Hospital.
Dr. Martinez has a great interest in emergency and critical care, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, as well as acupuncture, and sports rehabilitation. She strongly believes in educating clients about preventive and personalized health care.
She owns a rescue dog, named Delilah, who has been by her side since middle school, and a horse named Dutchess. Outside of studying or working, some of her hobbies include horseback riding, traveling to visit her family in Europe, and of course, Netflix.
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Best vet in town! Completely professional and reasonable. They’ve been caring for our furry family members since 2017 from wellness to illness, and we’ve had all great experiences. We appreciate you guys!!
Willow A.
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I wouldn’t trust my fur babies with anyone else!! Everyone there was so nice and sympathetic. It’s amazing to see people that actually care.
Kali W.
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I have used Magnolia Animal Hospital for over 30 years. I've always been very satisfied with the way they treat my animals and their knowledge. Dr Lee has been a shining star for us and the other doctor's there are just as good. We will continue to us Magnolia Animal as they have just always done a great job with our animals.
Dottie G.
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Everyone is amazing. They are so wonderful with animals and really helped us transition through a difficult loss with such compassion, as well as providing great care for our pets for many years. I trust everyone here with the lives of my pets.
Nancy J.
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Clinic Resources
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Your First Visit
No need to be nervous. Here’s what you can expect at your pet’s first visit…
FAQ
Have a question for us? Check our list of frequently asked questions, or give us a call at 352-622-7143.
Payment & Insurance
We accept a variety of payment options, including Care Credit. And, we can help you with pet insurance forms.
Forms
Save time by filling out forms before you arrive. Use these for your first visit, boarding, or other consults.
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