Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri: 9am – 6pm
Wed: 9am – 6pm (farm calls – large animal)
Hickory Hill Veterinary Services offers thorough semi-annual comprehensive exams in Tampa, giving your pet two opportunities each year for expert health evaluations and early disease detection.
A semi-annual comprehensive exam means your pet is seen by a veterinarian twice a year rather than just once, providing more frequent monitoring of their health status. This is especially beneficial for senior pets, those with chronic conditions, and breeds predisposed to specific health issues. In a six-month period, a pet ages the equivalent of several human years, meaning health changes can occur rapidly. Semi-annual exams allow us to catch new conditions early, adjust preventive care protocols, and ensure your pet’s health plan remains optimized for their current life stage.
Each semi-annual exam at Hickory Hill Veterinary Services is a complete veterinary evaluation, not just a quick check-in.
Our veterinarians examine your pet from nose to tail, assessing eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, abdomen, lymph nodes, skin, and musculoskeletal system for any changes since the last visit.
We compare current findings against your pet’s medical history to identify trends, new issues, or improvements. This longitudinal view is one of the most valuable aspects of twice-yearly care.
Vaccine boosters, parasite prevention, dental care needs, and nutrition recommendations are reviewed and updated to reflect your pet’s current age, weight, and health status.
Based on exam findings or your pet’s age and breed, our veterinarian may recommend bloodwork, urinalysis, or other diagnostics to provide a complete health picture.
Once-a-year exams leave a six-to-twelve month window where health conditions can develop and progress undetected. Semi-annual visits close that gap significantly.
Senior dogs and cats are particularly vulnerable to rapid health changes. Seeing them twice a year allows us to respond sooner to organ function changes, arthritis progression, or weight fluctuations.
Conditions caught at six months rather than twelve months are typically less advanced and easier to treat, resulting in better outcomes and lower costs.
More frequent visits allow us to build a deeper understanding of your pet’s normal baseline, making it easier to recognize when something is off.
A semi-annual exam includes a complete physical evaluation of all body systems, health history comparison, updated preventive care recommendations, and diagnostic testing when indicated. Our team at Hickory Hill Veterinary Services provides personalized care at every visit.
Semi-annual exam costs are similar to annual exam fees and vary by species and any diagnostics performed. Most exams take 30–45 minutes. Call (813) 373-5924 for current pricing.
Bring your pet’s health records and list any changes in behavior, appetite, or activity since their last visit. Note any medications or supplements your pet is currently taking.
Semi-annual exams help detect dental disease, heart conditions, weight changes, organ dysfunction, arthritis, and other conditions that can develop rapidly. Earlier detection leads to better treatment outcomes.
Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
Give your pet twice-yearly expert care in Tampa. Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
