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Bonita Veterinary Hospital

We are Bonita Springs’ first veterinary hospital, established in 1978 by Dr. Patterson & Dr. Ogden. We are proud to offer the highest standards, integrity, enthusiasm, and commitment to providing the best in veterinary care.

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Why Choose Us?

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care along with friendly, compassionate service.

2024 Choice Award Winner

Same Day Appointments and Walk-Ins Welcome*

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Served Over 10,000 Fur Babies and Their Happy Families

About Bonita Veterinary Hospital

Hours:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

We have made it our mission to practice exceptional veterinary medicine and customer service. Your trust in us and the care our experienced team provides is our top priority. Once you walk through our doors, you are family. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff strives to make your visit a pleasant and enjoyable experience, while also providing the best possible care for your pet.

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Service Offerings

  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Distemper & Parvo 5-in-1 Vaccine
  • Canine Influenza Vaccine
  • Leptospirosis Vaccine
  • Bordetella/Kennel Cough Vaccine
  • Lyme Vaccine
  • Feline 3-in-1 (FVRCP) Vaccine
  • Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine
  • Rattlesnake Vaccine 
  • Comprehensive Nose-to-Tail Exams
  • Diagnostics & Comprehensive Bloodwork
  • Early Detection & Disease Screenings
  • Oral Exams
  • Behavior & Anxiety Evaluations
  • Nutritional Consultations
  • Flea, Tick & Heartworm Protection
  • Heartworm & Tick-Borne Disease Testing
  • Deworming
  • Fecal Testing
  • Skin & Coat
  • Allergies
  • Ear Infections & Eye Conditions
  • Diarrhea & Vomiting
  • Pain, Limping & Lameness
  • Wounds (Including Abscesses, Bites, Lacerations & Puncture Repairs)
  • Change in Appetite
  • Excessive Drinking and/or Urination
  • Excessive Panting
  • Bad Breath, Fractured Teeth or Oral Trauma
  • Cancer Treatment
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Dental Cleanings & Extractions
  • Dental X-Rays
  • Mass Removal & Biopsy
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • X-Ray & Ultrasound
  • Spay & Neuter
  • Antibiotics
  • Skin & Ear Medications
  • Allergy Medications
  • Behavioral Medications
  • Pain Relievers
  • Anti-Inflammatories
  • Eye Medications
  • Anti-Seizure Medications
  • Cardiovascular Medications
  • Steroids
  • Antiparasitic & Dewormers
  • Mobility & Joint
  • Vet-Prescribed Supplements
  • Vet-Prescribed Diets
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We Are Committed to Making Care Affordable and Accessible

Save $50 on Simparica Trio

For a limited time, purchase 6 doses of Simparica Trio or Revolution Plus and receive a $20 instant discount. Alternatively, purchase 12 doses of Simparica Trio or Revolution Plus and enjoy a $50 instant discount. 

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*While supplies last

Flexible Financing for pet care

We accept the CareCredit pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services – including procedures, medications and more.*

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Subject to credit approval. See carecredit.com for details.

Meet The Team

Dr. Gordon, a graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Veterinary Medicine, has been with Bonita Veterinary Hospital since 2000. Passionate about geriatric care and quality-of-life issues, he also supports local organizations, providing veterinary care to pets in need. At home, he enjoys time with his rescue animals, especially his Pomeranian, Pebbles.
Mike Gordon, DVMMedical Director, BLS and ALS Certified Rescuer
Mike Gordon, DVM
Dr. Bair, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is dedicated to wellness and preventative care, with a special love for hairless cats and pit bulls. After a decade as a solo practitioner in Naples, she joined BVH, where she immediately felt at home. She shares her life with her husband, their pets, and a love of Big Ten football.
Joanne Bair, VMDVeterinarian, BLS and ALS Certified Rescuer
Joanne Bair, VMD
Dr. Hejlik, a Purdue and University of Minnesota graduate, is thrilled to return to BVH after years of shadowing during her training. She has diverse veterinary experience, including wildlife rehabilitation and international spay/neuter programs. Now back in SWFL, she enjoys surgery, dermatology, and ultrasonography, along with time spent gaming and with her rescue dogs.
Anna Hejlik, DVMVeterinarian, BLS and ALS Certified Rescuer
Anna Hejilk, DVM
Vince, a proud Floridian and BVH team member since 1998, is our go-to Greyhound expert and a certified Human-Animal Bond professional. He shares his life with his wife, daughter, and four retired racing Greyhounds. In his free time, Vince enjoys camping, home projects, golf, and competing in extreme obstacle course races like Tough Mudder and Spartan.
Vincent Mancini, CVBLPractice Manager & Veterinary Technician
Vincent Mancini, CVBL
Stacy has been with BVH since 2008, working as a Veterinary Surgical Technician. A Naples native, she cares for animals on her 5-acre farm and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dock-diving dog, Cooper.
StacyVeterinary Technician,
Stacy
Jillian joined BVH in 2015 and is a certified Fear Free Veterinary Professional who loves helping pets and their owners. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, movies, and spending time with her husband, two dogs, and a cat.
JillianVeterinary Technician
Jillian
Sonia joined BVH in 2019 and quickly became a client favorite. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she’s passionate about educating pet parents and spending time with her two cats and two dogs.
SoniaVeterinary Technician
Sonia
Gaby, raised in Florida, started her veterinary career at an equine hospital and is passionate about large animals, including her own horses. In her spare time, she enjoys painting animals, horseback riding, and gaming.
GabyVeterinary Technician
Gaby
Rebecca, part of BVH since 2019, grew up with animals and now shares her home with three beloved dogs. A self-proclaimed Chihuahua lover, she enjoys caring for all kinds of pets and spending time with her family.
RebeccaClient Service Representative
Rebecca
Holly joined BVH in 2021 with over 20 years of experience in small animal, emergency, and specialty practices. She enjoys beach days, kayaking, and spending time with her dog, Koa, and cat, Gins.
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Testimonials

They treat the pets as they would treat their own, understanding that they are family. Highly recommend the practice. All the staff are great and I am so happy to have found Bonita Vet Hospital years ago.
Sandra D.
I have 4 dogs and spent nearly 2 years looking for a vet. This is the place! Small enough to be personal with each patient and their owner and yet big enough to take care of all our needs. I can't say enough great things about this place. Love everyone here.
Anna J.
I have been going to Bonita Veterinary Hospital for 26 years with all of my pets and I absolutely love it! All of the doctors and all of the staff are fabulous and I recommend it to everyone!
Melissa H.
Have been taking our pets to them for over 20 years. They are always prompt, professional and caring for our dogs and cats. Current 14 year old dog loves the staff and his last visit appears to have made him six years younger with a wonderful improvement in his happiness.
John G.
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FAQs

Do you take pet insurance?
Pet insurance has been extremely beneficial to many of our clients and there are many different companies to choose from. While we do not specifically recommend one over another, we do recommend comparing multiple policies before deciding. Important things to consider are deductibles, percentage of claim paid, whether the claim is based on the actual treatment or a predetermined value, and what happens with pre-existing conditions or breed specific issues.

Regular at-home dental care is recommended to help maintain your pet’s oral and overall health. Home dental care for your pet should start early, even before their adult teeth come in. Pet owners should brush their pet’s teeth frequently, as tooth brushing is the best method of preventing plaque, calculus, and bacterial build-up. There are also additional options for at-home dental care such as dental formulated foods, water additives, and dental treats.

Our in-house pharmacy has a selection of prescription medications and therapeutic diets for your family pet. Our staff members can help you select the best medication, determine the proper dosage, and provide information on side effects or interactions. Contact us immediately if your pet experiences an adverse reaction, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding a prescription medication.

Annual or Wellness exams are much more important than just receiving vaccines. During an annual exam, your pet will have all of its body systems thoroughly checked for any potential current or arising issues. There may be subtle changes to your pet’s health that your veterinarian will be able to discover during an exam well before your pet shows any symptoms. Your pet’s wellness exam is also a great time to discuss any questions you have about your pet’s age or nutritional status with your veterinarian.

We recommend waiting until your pet is at least 4-6 months of age before seeking a spay or neuter procedure. Contact us to discuss specific details based on species, breed, and size. Spaying/neutering leads to health and behavior benefits for your pet, and of course helps prevent overpopulation.

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Richard Roskell

FOUNDER

Rich Roskell boasts an impressive track record as a seasoned executive in the animal health industry, coupled with over two decades of overarching experience in healthcare. Throughout his career, Rich has spearheaded pivotal business development initiatives and led teams at well-known companies such as VCA Antech and Trupanion. With UVC during its inception, Richard played a pivotal role in charting its course for success by formulating a strategic blueprint that united founding members, private equity partners, and his wealth of expertise in steering enterprise-level animal health organizations. His passion lies in empowering veterinary professionals to devise innovative solutions, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and elevating the overall customer experience.

Michael Tuder, DVM

FOUNDER

Dr. Michael Tuder was born and raised in Jersey City, and after becoming a veterinarian, he returned to the area to begin practicing. A warm and caring veterinarian, Dr. Tuder has been practicing in Hudson County since 1982. He is always interested in advances in veterinary medicine; he trained and became a Fellow of Veterinary Laser Surgery. Dr. Tuder is an honorary Professor of Surgery at PHU National University, School of Veterinary Medicine in the Dominican Republic. He introduced the use of Laser surgery to the veterinary community there. Dr. Tuder is also accredited by the US Department of Agriculture for International Animal Transport and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and the NJ Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA).

Dr. Tuder is married with two grown children and a grandson. In his retirement, he is enjoying the extra time to play golf, travel, and, of course, spend time with his family and moyen poodle, Winnie.

Matthew Lender, JD, LLM (Taxation), MBA, CPA

FOUNDER

Matt Lender was literally born into the veterinary profession; both his sister and late father are/were renowned veterinarians. Growing up around a successful veterinary practice, Matt went on to become a lifelong student of business, finance, and the law.

Matt earned his BA from McDaniel College with a double major in Economics and Business Administration. He went on to earn both an MBA and JD from Quinnipiac University School of Business and Quinnipiac University School of Law, respectively. Matt also earned a Master of Law (LLM) in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law. He is a licensed CPA in Maryland and Connecticut.

Coming back full circle to his beginnings in animal health, Matt effectively leveraged his business and legal training and his expertise as a financial services executive to build upon his father’s legacy, Orange Veterinary Hospital. Together with Dr. Scott Crawford, they grew that one hospital to 16 practices in a very short amount of time. From there Matt, Scott and Dr. Michael Tuder became the founding members of United Veterinary Care.

Scott Crawford, DVM

BOARD VICE-CHAIR & FOUNDER

Dr. Crawford has over 20 years of experience in the animal health space and an impressive track record of supporting the veterinary profession and veterinary practices across the United States.

Dr. Crawford graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts. A true entrepreneur, Scott became a veterinary practice owner less than a year after graduation.

Always the champion for independent veterinary hospitals, he co-founded Veterinary Purchasing Group (VPG). With VPG, he built an animal hospital client base of over 3,000 independent hospitals in less than five years with over $300 million of industry purchasing power, helping local veterinary hospitals compete better in a rapidly changing landscape.

More recently, Scott and his partner, Matt Lender, amassed a group of 16 veterinary hospitals, which they leveraged to form United Veterinary Care (UVC). Together, he and Matt, along with Dr. Michael Tuder, became the founding members of UVC.

Steve Collins

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Steve Collins joins UVC as the Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his role, Steve will work closely with shared service and hospital leadership to upgrade our digital capabilities and make secure all aspects of UVC technology. He will develop an Enterprise Architecture to optimize UVC PIMS systems, improve quality of service, reduce IT costs, improve cybersecurity, and set us up for continued growth.

Steve has over 25 years of leading institutions on developing distinctive IT capabilities across multiple industries. He brings a consultative approach from his consulting time as well as a practical and thoughtful investment approach from his time working with Private Equity companies. Steve’s calling card is working closely with the frontline to develop a compelling vision, developing the plan, and bringing the right clinical, operations and support teams together to execute the vision.

Prior to joining UVC, Steve led the digital transformation and establishing a shared service organization, for 4 years, as CIO at Great Expressions Dental Centers. He led the migration to a single PMS system across 300 locations, launched Teledentistry, introduced AI to improve diagnostic capability, and dramatically improved the data and advanced analytics capabilities. Prior to Great Expressions, he served as Chief Information Officer for Driven Brands and led technology and operational improvement at Burroughs, Marlin Equity Partners, PricewaterhouseCoopers, General Motors, Grainger, and Deloitte Consulting. Before Steve embarked on his professional career Steve served in the United States Marine Corps as a Signals Intelligence Analyst.

Steve and his wife Kim live in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and his son David is in college. Steve enjoys the outdoors and working on various trucks the family owns.

Janice Brown

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Janice joined UVC with 20+ years of experience in multi-site Human Resources with oversight of all things HR, Payroll and Talent Acquisition. Janice has spent most of her career in retail and healthcare, in which the last decade has been devoted to the veterinary field. Most recently she served in various HR leadership roles at Mars Veterinary Health including Antech Diagnostics, VCA, and Pet Partners. She has an immense passion for enhancing the lives and careers of veterinary professionals and aspires to ensure that UVC is the destination employer.

Janice is native to the Northeast, residing in upstate New York with her husband and young adult children. She has a beloved German Shepherd, Stella, and recently added two beautiful ginger kittens, Hazel and Violet, to the family.  Outside of work, Janice enjoys spending time in the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, reading, traveling, cooking and decorating cakes.

Kristan Chesnut

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Kristan brings 10 years of public accounting experience, and most recently, Kristan was a partner at PwC’s Deals practice. Kristan also worked for 3M for eight years, where her roles included corporate development, business development and strategy, global business director, debt capital markets and global treasury operations. Kristan specializes in the health services, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences industries. Kristan lives in Minnesota, with her husband Jed, and two children, Maddie and Flynn. Outside of work, Kristan spends as much time as possible outside hiking and skiing.

Paula Bamford

Chief Operations Officer

Paula Bamford has joined our UVC team in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer. Paula has more than 20 years in building operational strength in organizations like UVC. Paula comes from Petco, where she spent the last 6 years as their operations leader building and managing 280+ Pet Care hospitals. In her role with UVC, Paula will work closely with Dr. Hutchins to rapidly build our operations capabilities so we can grow faster and profitably.

Paula comes to us with a demonstrated reputation for implementing and enhancing operational procedures and efficiencies in both public and private companies. Paula is a dynamic and persuasive communicator who is respected for establishing and sustaining loyal professional relationships. She is known as an inspirational leader and motivator with impressive emphasis on quality, accountability, and performance excellence.

Prior to joining UVC, Paula most recently led the Veterinary Services expansion at Petco, as the SVP of Vet Services and Retail Operations. She oversaw both the de novo and M&A growth of 280 GP Veterinary hospitals, 1,200 weekly vaccination clinics, and retail operations of 440 Pet Care Centers on the west coast. During her time at the helm of Veterinary Services she built the infrastructure of corporate support center and field operations in partnership with her Medical Operations counterparts. Prior to spending the past 6+ years with Petco she spent her first 17 in the convenience and fuel industry with Sunoco and global brand 7-11 in field operations and communications roles.

Paula and her partner, Keith live in a suburb of San Diego, and enjoy all that the outdoors of SoCal has to offer.

Rae Hutchins, DVM, DACVIM

Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Hutchins has 23 years of experience in the animal health field, over 10 of which she spent practicing as a veterinarian and board-certified internal medicine specialist.

Dr. Hutchins received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Carolina and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. She completed a rotating internship and small animal internal medicine residency at North Carolina State University and went on to become board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Hutchins served as Medical Director of a large, multi-specialty hospital for 3 years prior to transitioning into hospital operations. She maintains an adjunct faculty position at North Carolina State University and has 6 peer reviewed published scientific articles.

Prior to joining UVC, Dr. Hutchins served as Group Vice President at VCA’s Animal Hospital Division. In this role, she was responsible for promoting and coordinating streamlined operations to support and enhance the experience of teams in more than 100 general practice, hybrid, and specialty hospitals. She was previously the Chief Operating Officer for Pet Partners, a community of over 90 general practice and specialty hospitals across the U.S.

Dr. Hutchins joined the United Veterinary Care team in 2021, crediting a shared belief in empowering and supporting the incredibly resilient and talented people who make up the veterinary profession with drawing her to our organization.

Dr. Hutchins lives in North Carolina with her family, which always includes a rescued beagle! When she’s not working, she enjoys paddle boarding and sharing her love of the outdoors, music, and animals with her family.

Joseph M. Garcia

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Joseph M. Garcia has a broad range of healthcare experience. Over his career, Joseph has led teams at high growth provider-based healthcare companies.

Previously, Joseph was the Chief Executive Officer at Gastro Health. Over the course of six and a half years, Gastro Health grew from 60 physicians in one state, to nearly 400 physicians and 200 advanced practitioners in seven states. This growth allowed Gastro Health to recapitalize in 2021 and partner with OMERS Private Equity. Previously, was the CEO at Sage Dental. While at Sage, Joseph oversaw the rapid expansion of the group from twenty, to over sixty practices in Florida and Georgia. Prior to Sage, Joseph was the Chief Operating Officer at 21st Century Oncology, which he helped to grow into the largest provider of Radiation Oncology in the United States and Latin America. Prior to Joining 21st Century Oncology, Joseph was a Division Vice President at DaVita. At DaVita, Joseph honed his multi-site experience and recognized the power of culture. Prior to DaVita, Joseph was a Vice President of Operations at Sterling Healthcare, iHealth Technologies and Vivra Specialty Partners.

Joseph has a BSBA and M.B.A. from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.