Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Care Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Brandon veterinarians have served the community since 1987.
Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Care Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Brandon veterinarians have served the community since 1987.
Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Care Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Brandon veterinarians have served the community since 1987.
At Care Animal Hospital, caring for pets is our passion
Here, we treat pets like family. We understand how important your companion is to you — because they’re there for you through the thick and thin of life, with a wagging tail or a happy purr, and unconditional love. Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet’s physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. So, whether your pet needs a checkup with a doctor… a caring team and top-notch medical treatments when they’re ill… or, some advice on the best food for them or how to care for them at home — we’re here for you! Here, we see dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and more. And, we’ll strive to make their visit a comfortable and positive experience. Come in and get to know us, and see why both you and your pet will love coming here!
Meet Our Veterinarians
Richard Kane, DVM
Dr. Kane is a 1984 honor graduate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He was the founder and chief of staff of Care Animal Hospital and the co-founder of Surgi-Care Center for Horses and sits on the board of the Humane Foundation for Animals. Dr. Kane has served as president of the Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society and as chairman of the Animal Advisory Committee. He has been elected the Business Leader of the Year by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and the Veterinarian of the Year by the Hillsborough County Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Kane has been serving over 35 years as a board member of the University of Florida Alumni council. He has been featured numerous times in major newspapers and television programs on his accomplishments in veterinary medicine. Dr. Kane has received the Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Kane believes strongly in higher education and is a huge supporter of the University of Florida Gators athletics.
Stephanie Kane, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Kane graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2008. She went on to complete a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University Of Florida in 2012. Following graduation, she finished a one-year emergency and specialty medicine Internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners of Tampa. Having always endeavored to be a veterinarian, Dr. Stephanie Kane joined her family‘s practice at Care Animal Hospital in 2013 with plans to work alongside her father, Dr. Richard Kane. She also serves on the University of Florida‘s College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Council and is active in the local veterinary community. In 2015, Dr. Stephanie was voted the Best Veterinarian in the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg area through CL’s Best of The Bay. She enjoys working with all types of animals, including farm animals and exotics, and has a strong professional interest in small animal surgery. She is very comfortable as a veterinary surgeon and helps all kinds of challenges. In her free time, Dr. Kane loves to spend time with her husband and their two Jack Russell Terrier’s, ride her horse, “George”, read a great novel at the beach, and of course, attend Gator Football games!
Jon Rubinstein, DVM
Dr Rubinstein attended the University of Miami for his undergraduate education, then Tufts University for veterinary school. After graduation he practiced mixed animal medicine in Georgia before completing a rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center in Darien, CT.
After two years of overnight emergency and zoo work in New York City Dr. Rubinstein was accepted to a dual residency in avian and reptile/amphibian medicine at Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa, which he almost completed.
Dr. Rubinstein’s interests include all aspects of avian and exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery of all species, and feline medicine.
Chelsea Northam, DVM
Dr. Chelsea Northam was born and raised in Florida. She earned her Bachelors degree in Biological Science from Florida State University. She then went on to St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine for her Veterinary education and attended University of Florida for her clinical year. Dr. Northam enjoys working with all animals and is especially interested in preventative care and soft tissue surgery for dogs and cats. When she was not volunteering at the humane society or working at an animal clinic during school, she was performing with the FSU color-guard marching chiefs. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, reading, running, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Minnie.
Stephanie Diaz, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Diaz graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from the University of South Florida in 2011. She then worked as a veterinary technician for 4 years at a small animal practice before attending the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school, she had the opportunity to visit South Africa and work with rhinos and several species of antelope. Her professional interests include wildlife, exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and geriatric pets. When not at work, Dr. Diaz enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, dogs Boomer and Valerie, and cat Batman, as well as spending days at the beach, gardening, or going to amusement parks.
Rachel Shedden, DVM
Dr. Rachel Shedden was born and raised in Orlando, FL with 3 siblings and multiple dogs, cats, and rabbits. Every summer she enjoyed visiting her relatives’ dairy and beef cattle farms in upstate New York. In 2015, she graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Animal Biology and a minor in Business Administration. Dr. Shedden later went on to attend UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she grew to love both small and large animal medicine, general surgery, reproduction, and dentistry. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Shedden likes paddle boarding with her dog Lilo, going to the beach, salsa dancing, and cheering on the Gators!
Courtney Brunson, DVM
Dr. Courtney Brunson graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences. She then went on to complete a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Courtney moved to Florida, where she has resided since 2015. Her interests within veterinary medicine include surgery, internal medicine cases, and working with a select group of exotic animals. Dr. Brunson volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary, and also serves as the veterinarian for Sarasota Jungle Gardens. She has three dogs, two cats, and a daughter, Charlotte. In her spare time, Dr. Courtney loves to attend Auburn Football games, spend time with her family, and play outdoors. She also loves to go to Disney when she can.
Outstanding service on all levels. Staff really cares about your animals. Treats them like they are part of your family. Gives me a sense of confidence in the care and advice they give.
Niki B.
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Caring staff, reasonable prices and always accessible when needed for our dogs! We’ve tried several vets in the area and this is the best one by far! Highly recommended.
Marti J.
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They are super attentive to your pets, availability is always reasonable for appointments, the vet is clean, and the staff is super friendly! Very experienced and love spoiling your animals with treats and lots of extra lovings ♡ Oh! And they also call the very next day of your appointment to check on your pet to see how they're doing, which I love about them so much.
Elizabeth B.
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Front office and technicians and Dr. Courtney were all friendly and personable and showed a great amount of care.
Andy R.
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Clinic Resources
Your First Visit
No need to be nervous. Here’s what you can expect at your pet’s first visit…
FAQ
Have a question for us? Check our list of frequently asked questions, or give us a call at 813-684-7387.
Payment & Insurance
We accept a variety of payment options, including Care Credit. And, we can help you with pet insurance forms.
Forms
Save time by filling out your forms before you arrive. Use these for your first visit and behavior consults.