Sunshine Animal Hospital

★ 4.8 · 893 Google reviews·Animal hospital·Tampa, FL
Sunshine Animal Hospital, Tampa
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 893 reviews · top 22% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
893 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#36 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Sunshine Animal Hospital is a animal hospital in Tampa, FL, offering boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 893 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #36 of 184 in Tampa. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

About this place

Sunshine Animal Hospital, established in 1984, provides comprehensive veterinary care for pets in Tampa, FL. Our team of experienced veterinarians offers services including wellness exams, boarding, and grooming. We empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their animal's health and be the best pet parent they can be. New patients are always welcome!

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoarding
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#36 of 184
Google rating
★4.8 (893)
From downtown
8.6 mi
Neighborhood
Town N Country Alliance
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 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
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on site — described in 32 reviews, not stated by the facility
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
Administers medicationNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★791
4 ★52
3 ★17
2 ★6
1 ★27
★ 4.80Google average
893reviews 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

vet techs 32informative staff 7euthanasia 6bedside manner 5teeth cleaning 4condolence cards 3no upselling 3new vet 3

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

Who they take & how they care

Cats
Offers dog and cat boardingStated on their website

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

Hours

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 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
4.1 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

8008 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

8.6 miles from downtown Tampa · Town N Country Alliance · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Sunshine Animal Hospital

What services does Sunshine Animal Hospital offer?
Sunshine Animal Hospital is listed as a animal hospital in Tampa, FL, offering boarding.
How much does Sunshine Animal Hospital charge?
We did not find a published rate on Sunshine 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 Sunshine Animal Hospital?
Sunshine 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 Sunshine Animal Hospital compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #36 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 893 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

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

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

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