Proper Memorial for Your Four-Footed Family Members in Riverview, FL
At Riverview Veterinary Hospital, we will provide your pet with the best possible comprehensive physical exam in Riverview. We will review every aspect of your pet’s health from the ears to the tail. Your pet will receive a full preventive care exam because we know how important it is to catch any potential issues as early as possible.
Why Is Cremation the Best Option?
In movies, we all have seen how families dig a hole in their backyard to bury their pets, but in real life, it is not that simple. The truth is that burying your pet is not practical, first of all, because there are regulations that prohibit it, and second because you need to dig at least five feet into the ground, plus you need to make sure that there is no gas or waterline underneath. Apart from that, what happens if you decide to move to another house?
How Does Pet Cremation Work?
- Remains Are Inspected for Metal Objects, Which Are Removed Before Cremation.
- Remains Are Incinerated at Approximately 1800 Degrees (Fahrenheit).
- The Process Takes About Two Hours, but It Varies Depending on the Size of the Animal.
- Large Pieces That Do Not Incinerate, Such as Bones, Are Pulverized Into Dust.
- In the Case of Private Cremations, the Ashes Are Returned to the Pet Parents.
What Is the Difference Between Private and Communal Cremation?
Communal cremations are more affordable, and in these procedures, pets are gently placed in the crematory together. After communal cremations are over, the cremated remains are removed from the chamber and scattered together. On the other hand, with private cremations, cremated remains are returned to the families, but it is a more expensive procedure since just one pet is placed alone in the cremation chamber.
What is a Pet Care Plan?
It’s a preventive care package that includes your pet’s essential yearly healthcare needs at a discounted rate helping you budget and keep your pet healthy year-round. It is a 12-month contract that will auto-renew. Clients are asked to speak with staff for more information about the contract.
What’s included?
Annual exam, bi-annual wellness exam, core vaccines, 12 months of flea/heartworm/tick/intestinal parasite prevention, and routine bloodwork once or twice a year (depending on the plan chosen).
What pets can join?
Dogs and cats aged 6 weeks and older! We offer Junior Plans (under 6 years) and Senior Plans (6 years and up).
Why are there different plans for juniors and seniors?
As pets age, their health needs change. Senior pets may require extra screenings to catch issues early — which is why those plans may include additional bloodwork and monitoring.
How much can I save?
Up to $170 per year depending on the plan — plus the value of early disease detection is priceless!
Do I have to pay upfront?
No! Plans are billed in easy monthly installments so you can spread out costs instead of paying everything at once.
Does this replace pet insurance?
These plans focus on preventive care (vaccines, testing, prevention). Pet insurance helps with unexpected illness or injury. Many pet parents choose to have both for full coverage.
What if my pet already has flea/tick or heartworm prevention?
Great! We’ll align your Pet Care Plan products with what your pet is already using or you can switch to what we recommend.
Can I share the plan benefits between pets?
Benefits are specific to each enrolled pet and cannot be shared.
What if I miss an appointment?
No worries, just reschedule! Your credits and services remain on your account for the contract year.
Does the plan auto-renew?
Yes, just to make sure your pet doesn’t miss any important care. We’ll always notify you ahead of time so you can make changes if needed.
Can I cancel?
You can cancel anytime! If used services exceeded payments made, the difference would simply be due at cancellation.
What types of bloodwork are included?
We include the level of testing appropriate for your pet’s age — helping detect early signs of kidney disease, liver issues, diabetes, and more.
- Junior Cat: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test)
- Senior Cat: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
- Junior Dog: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test)
- Senior Dog: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
What are the optional add-ons?
Optional add-ons for cats and dogs are:
- Feline/Canine Dental: available on both Junior and Senior plans
- Feline/Canine Spay: Junior Plan only
- Feline/Canine Neuter: Junior Plan only
Are there any other perks?
Yes, the plan includes 10% Discounts on services (excludes grooming) and unlimited FREE NAIL TRIMS
Contact Us For Availability!
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Phone
(813) 677-3100Text Us
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed
Closed For
Lunch Monday to Friday: 12pm - 2pm (tech appointments only)
To ensure we can provide timely and consistent care for all of our patients, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with 24hr cancellation notice.
We understand that schedules change and unexpected things happen, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with proper cancellation notice.
