Ruskin Animal Hospital

★ 4.7 · 1,126 Google reviews·Veterinary clinic·Ruskin, FL
Ruskin Animal Hospital, Ruskin
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 1,126 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
1,126 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $45
Source
Ruskin Animal Hospital’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“K9 Boarding XLARGE Run: $60.00/Night Additional Pet (housed in same run): 20% off ($48.00) … MEDIUM Run : $45.00/Night … K9 Day Boarding: $35.00/Full Day”
Open their price page ↗

Ruskin Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Ruskin, FL, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 1,126 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $45–$60 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoardingPet sittingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
$45–$60/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (1,126)
From downtown
16.5 mi
Additional dog
Additional Pet (housed in same run): 20% off
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 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.

Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“K9 boarders are required to be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Lepto and have a negative fecal test.”ruskinanimal.com/boarding
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“K9 boarders are required to be up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Lepto and have a negative fecal test.”ruskinanimal.com/boarding
Operations2 of 21 published
HousingRun
Their words
“K9 Boarding XLARGE Run: $60.00/Night Additional Pet (housed in same run): 20% off ($48.00)”ruskinanimal.com/boarding
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Extra Playtime: $10.00/Per Day (15-30 minutes) Medicating : $5.50/Per Dose”ruskinanimal.com/boarding
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot 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 ★965
4 ★73
3 ★26
2 ★21
1 ★41
★ 4.70Google average
1,126reviews 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

thyroid treatment 23thorough explanations 17thorough staff 16wait time 14euthanasia 11clean facility 9nail trimming 8blood work 6

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Feline boarding in cat condosStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2025$45–$60/night$35/dayArchived page, 2025-10-16
Now$45–$60/night$35/dayTheir website, 2026-09-08

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

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
8 AM–12 PM
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
19.2 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

715 S U.S. Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570

16.5 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomAppointment requiredAppointments recommended

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Ruskin Animal Hospital

What services does Ruskin Animal Hospital offer?
Ruskin Animal Hospital is listed as a veterinarian in Ruskin, FL, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Ruskin Animal Hospital charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45–$60 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Ruskin Animal Hospital require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruskin Animal Hospital?
Ruskin 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 Ruskin 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 1,126 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Ruskin Animal Hospital, Ruskin, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/ruskin-animal-hospital/

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