2030 Edgewood Drive South Lakeland, FL 33803

Contact us!

863-665-2000 careanimalclinicfl@hotmail.com

Associated:

  • Member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Ridge Veterinary Medical Association

Welcome to Care Animal Clinic, where we treat your pet like our own. We at Care Animal Clinic offer 20 years of veterinary clinical and surgical experience and an excellent staff to give your pet the highest quality care at our state of the art medical and surgical facility.

Dr Chris Carrier DVM

Dr Carrier was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. He attended Lakeland High School and graduated in 1992. He went to college on a baseball scholarship and graduated in 1997 with an undergraduate degree in International Business with a minor in Spanish, a focus in international finance and concentration in marketing. He went to Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2004.

Our staff will amaze you when you see how loving they are. We will handle any concerns you may have about the health of your animal as if it was our own. Let us show you how we have earned the reputation we have built in the community. So next time your furry friend is feeling down call us or stop by so we can get them feeling better right away.

Staff Manager – Makayla

Makayla has been in the veterinarian field since 2018 and has had experience in emergency care, general practice and a special interest in dentistry. When she is not helping our patients she enjoys walks around the Lake with her daughter and dogs. Her dream is to one day open her own boarding and grooming facility.

Tech Manager – Kloe-Leah

Kloe is the eldest daughter of Dr Chris and is an Airman First Class in the USAF Reserves. She is a qualified EMT/Aerospace Medical Technician and is currently based at MacDill Air Force Base when she is not assisting at the clinic. She has over 7 years experience in medical studies and 4 years in Veterinary Academy, she is proficient in blood-draws and assisting with surgery. She has assisted the Air Force Dog Handler in teaching others on how to handle and take care of working dogs. She spends her time off with her siblings and family which includes their 6 (Lhasa apso) dogs and working on her Land Rover Defender.

Technician – Jessica

Jessica has been in the veterinary field since 2023. She is very compassionate with both pets needs and owner concerns. When she is not working she enjoys reading and cooking. She hopes to continue expanding her knowledge and further her career at Care Animal Clinic.

Technician – Jazmine

Jazmine has been in the veterinary industry for 4 years. She is highly energetic and accustomed to patient care and blood-draws. Her goal is to be a veterinarian for Livestock. She has quality traits of communication, multitasking and reliability.

Technician – Sara

Sara started working as a kennel assistant in 2016, then worked her way up to technician. She has always had a love of animals and enjoys the opportunity to work with them. She has a soft spot for PitBulls and Golden Retrievers. Whilst away from work she spends her time with family and friends including her dogs, cats and Guinea Pig.

Care Animal Clinic was Originally run by Dr James Carrier DVM

Dr Carrier was born in 1944 in Kansas and then traveled all over the work as the son of an Air Force sergeant. He graduated college and veterinary school at the University of Missouri in the class of 1968. Care Animal Clinic was established in 1974 in Lakeland and has been in its present location since 1983. James Carrier practiced veterinary medicine for over 45 years until his passing in 2017.