Central Animal Hospital

★ 4.7 · 377 Google reviews·Veterinary clinic·St. Petersburg, FL
Central Animal Hospital, St. Petersburg
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 377 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
377 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published1 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Central Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in St. Petersburg, FL, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 377 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 1.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

About this place

Central Animal Hospital on 4801 4th St N in St Petersburg provides full service veterinary hospital services including disease prevention & treatment, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging including x-ray and ultrasound, soft tissue surgeries, dentistry, canine rehabilitation, and boarding.

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoardingPet sitting
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (377)
From downtown
14.4 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

1/27

1 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations1 of 21 published
AvailabilityAccepting new clients
Their words
“Happily Accepting New Clients! We offer many convenient ways to book an appointment.”centralanimal.net/new-clients
Show 26 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★339
4 ★5
3 ★3
2 ★3
1 ★27
★ 4.70Google average
377reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

knowledgeable vet 7safe environment 7compassionate vet 6teeth cleaning 5acupuncture 4handling big dogs 3dog rehabilitation 2senior dog care 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
7:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
7:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
7:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
7:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
12.7 mi
Weekday hours span
7:30 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

4801 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

14.4 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomGender-neutral restroomAppointment requiredAppointments recommendedFree parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Central Animal Hospital

What services does Central Animal Hospital offer?
Central Animal Hospital is listed as a veterinarian in St. Petersburg, FL, offering boarding.
How much does Central Animal Hospital charge?
We did not find a published rate on Central Animal Hospital's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night across 62 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Central Animal Hospital?
Central Animal Hospital's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Central Animal Hospital compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 377 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Central Animal Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/central-animal-hospital/

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