Veterinarian & Emergency Vet in Tampa
Safari Animal Clinic & Laser Center has cared for Tampa pets for over 30 years. Modern, state of the art medicine with a genuinely natural, integrative approach, and every surgery done with LASER.
Dr. Albert Nelmapius is licensed in the state of Florida and holds memberships that keep the clinic current with the latest in veterinary therapy.
Once you walk through those doors our staff go to great lengths to make you feel at home, like part of the family. Our goal is to win your trust, forever.
Saying goodbye is never easy. We offer end of life care and humane euthanasia to help manage terminal illness and provide comfort in your pet's final moments.
Why pet owners choose us
If your pet needs a routine checkup we offer vaccines and vaccination titer tests, spays and neuters, orthopedic surgery, dentistry and x-rays, and treatment for allergies, itchy skin, vomiting and eye disease.
If you need an emergency veterinarian for your cat or dog, our staff will do their very best to schedule you in on short notice. Call us right away.
The Laser Center
Traditional surgery means a blade, bleeding and swelling. We use a concentrated LASER beam instead. It is the only surgical cutting instrument we use these days. We have no need for scalpel blades.
Our popular veterinary services
A range of services for dogs, cats and exotic pets, from routine prevention through to emergency and surgical care.
Titer tested first, so pets get only the vaccines they actually need.
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An on site pharmacy, so prescriptions and refills are ready when you are.
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Prompt, compassionate care when something has gone wrong.
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Aggression, anxiety, barking and training struggles, addressed at the root.
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Florida is parasite country. Year round protection that actually works.
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Every surgery done with LASER, so there is less bleeding, less swelling and faster healing.
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Cleanings, extractions, orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics.
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Diet plans built around your pet's age, breed, activity level and conditions.
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Longevity Programs built for the challenges senior pets actually face.
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Bloodwork, urinalysis, x-ray and ultrasound to find what the eye cannot see.
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A permanent ID that stays with your pet for life.
Learn more →Integrative medicine
Why would a patient that is happy and healthy on day one suddenly be coughing or aching or limping the next? Besides treating the visible symptoms with the most effective but mildest medicine available, we dig deeper and find out which predisposing causes made this particular patient more susceptible.
That is what our Longevity Programs are for. Three levels, depending on where your pet is starting from, built to prevent the oxidative and degenerative damage behind most illness.
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Credentials
These affiliations are our way of making sure we can give your pet the best care possible. They keep us current with the latest therapies so we are among the first to use new discoveries that reduce recovery times and pain.
From our raving veterinary clients
“This group is full of incredible people. I have been taking my dog here for 3 years now, and they are amazing. They have literally saved my dog's life before. I always trust their judgement, and they always go above and beyond. Wouldn't take our boy anywhere else!”
“Dr Nelmapius and his amazing staff (especially Christine) are on top of their game. My Lulu was spayed to perfection today using his Laser technique and what a beautiful job he did. She is doing great!!! Thanks, Safari Animal Clinic.”
“The staff here are amazing. They took great care of my elderly cat who has been sickly. The vet was very knowledgeable and nice as well. They called and checked in on my cat to check his progress and offered more help if we needed it. Would highly recommend them!”
Find us
We have helped thousands of pets with all of their medical and dental needs for over 30 years, serving Tampa, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Thonotosassa and the surrounding area.
We are here for you. Book an appointment online in under a minute and we will take care of the rest.