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Established in 1981. Where your Pet is considered our family member.
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Location
755 West Central Avenue
Lake Wales, (FL)
USA 33853
Tel : 863 676-6176
Fax : 863-679-7516
Emergency : On call Emergency Service for our Clients : 863 676-6176. Emergency Service when our office is closed are: Maxwell Animal Clinic & Emergency Center @ (863)324-3340 or Lakeland Emergency Clinic @ (863)665-3199.
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Travel Directions
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We are conveniently located just off Highway 27 at Route 60 interchange in Lake Wales
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Hours
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Monday
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: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Tuesday
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: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Wednesday
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: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Thursday
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: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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Friday
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: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Saturday
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: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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Sunday
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: Closed
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Office calls by Appointment.
Can arrange for 7:30 AM Drop Off
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Description
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Dr. Swango and his dedicated support staff treat our pet-clients as if they were our own family. Our mission is to provide excellent care and the best possible service to your pet and to you. We care and take pride in our education, knowledge, experience, equipment, facility, and empathy for our animal friends.
Isoflurane Anesthetic and pain management
300 MA X-Rays
Electrosurgery Unit - Radiosurgery
Endoscopic Diagnostic Unit
Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning & Polishing Unit
EKG - Cardiopet Transmission to Veterinary Cardiologist specialist
In House Computerzied Diagnostic Blood Chemistry and CBC Equipment
Ultrasound Diagnostics with available Telemedicine Transmission to Board Certified Specialists
Clean In-Door Boarding
Video Path Imaging
Auriflush by Schering-Plough
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Services
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Puppy, Kitten, Avian Post-Purchase Exams
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Health Exams and Vaccinations
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Parasite Prevention and Treatment
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Wellness Preventative Medicine
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Client Education Materials
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Dietary and Nutritional Counseling
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Behavorial Advice and Education Materials
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Microchip Permanent Pet ID
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In-Door Boarding
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On Call Emergency Service for our Clients
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Early Morning Drop off Service
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Pet Day-Care
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Medicated Bath and Dips
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General Small Animal Medicine and Surgical Service
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Internal Medicine Diagnostics
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Dermatology(special interest)
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Senior Pet Care and Geriatric Medicine
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Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning, Polishing and Extractions
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Diagnostic In House and Outside Lab Service
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Radiology
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Diagnostic Ultrasound + Telemedicine to Specialist
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Electrocardiography - EKG - To Specialist
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Endoscopy
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Hospitalization - With nursing care for the pet that needs daily Medications, care and observation.
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Pharmacy
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Euthanasia, Burials at pet Cemetery and Cremations
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Personal Pet Care
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Animals Treated
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Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Birds, Reptiles and Pocket Pets
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Staff Members
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Timothy Swango
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Veterinarian DVM and Owner
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Education:
Pine Crest Prep. School-Fort Lauderdale, Fl. (HS Diploma)
The Ohio State University School of Biological Sciences (B.Sc. Degree)
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM Degree)
Two Veterinary Preceptorships in Ohio and West Virginia
Annual Continuing Education in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Avian Medicine and surgery.
Professional Memberships
AVMA American Veterinary Medical Association
FVMA Florida Veterinary Medical Association
AAV Association of Avian Veterinarians
AAZ American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (Past Member)
CFAVM Central Florida Academy of Veterinary Medicine
RVS Ridge Veterinary Society (Past Pres., Past Vice Pres., Past Secretary)
AVDS American Veterinary Dental Society
Dr. Swango has practiced in Polk County Florida since 1974. He started working in his first veterinary hospital when he was 13 years old and still loves to study medicine and surgery and come to work each day. He has had the privilege to treat dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and in the past most Zoo animals (Hippos, Camels, Kangaroos, Gators and Primates) but today mainly dogs, cats and birds.
Dr. Swango appreciates the fine dedicated team he has working with him.
Thank you for visiting our web site. We look forward to hearing from you as well as meeting your special family member.
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Keahau
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Veterinary Technician
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Keahau has been with our team since May of 2000. She has a great deal of experience with hospitalized patient care. She assists Dr. Swango and Tammy with appointments and when needed for surgeries. She makes sure that the clients have what they need and want to take the best care of their families pet(s).
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Tina
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Veterinary Assistant
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Tina has been with us since July 2002. She has two years past experience at a small animal practice in Fort Lauderdale. Tina floats around the hospital assisting everyone with appointments, in house treatments, surgery and can run blood chemistries. She's always willing to help,has a warm personality and is always wearing a smile. She also makes sure every prescription food is there for the pets.
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Eddie
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Maintenance and Hospital Caretaker
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Eddie started working with Dr. Swango in June 1982. He has what we call Senior Seniority. Eddie makes Swango Animal Hospital run smoothly and he is appreciated by every employee and especially the boss.
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Tammy
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Receptionist
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Tammy joined our team in Jan. 2005.
She has had experienc with another animal hopital for 15 years beofre joining with this team.She is eager to help our clients. She also schedules our appts. and making sure the phones are answered promptly.
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Christie
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Veterinary Assistant
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Christie has been a vet tech for 11 years and has been Dr. Swango's right hand since August 1998. She treats pets and their caretaking as if they were in her own family. Her experience is invaluable.
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Tashell
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Veterinary Assistant
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Tashell joined Swango Animal Hospital in June 2006. She cares about every pet and client with great enthusiasm. She makes she that the kennel pets are taking care of as if they were at home. Their well-being too.
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