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Edgewater Animal Hospital

At Edgewater Animal Hospital, conveniently located for pet owners seeking a vet in North Orlando, we understand the importance of providing your pet with affordable veterinary care.

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To thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care, we’re offering $25 OFF an exam for new clients and new pets. To schedule your pet’s first appointment with us, call us directly at 407-293-0212 or click here to book your appointment online.

Please note: This offer is valid for New Clients and New Pets, mention the code “WELCOME25” at your visit to take advantage of this offer.

Why Choose Us?

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

Fear Free Certified

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A Welcoming and Innovative Experience

About Edgewater Animal Hospital

Hours:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday, Saturday &Sunday: Closed

At Edgewater Animal Hospital, it is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care.

Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. We treat your pet as we would our own.

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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

Welcome, New Clients!

To thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care, we’re offering $25 OFF an exam for new clients and new pets. To schedule your pet’s first appointment with us, call us directly or book now at the link below.

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Please note: This offer is valid for New Clients and New Pets, mention the code “WELCOME25” at your visit to take advantage of this offer.

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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Meet The Team

Dr. Christopher Mole, DVM, earned his veterinary degree from LSU and is passionate about animal care and well-being. Outside the clinic, he enjoys boating, bowling, and snowboarding, embracing life’s adventures. Dr. Mole’s dedication to animals and balanced living highlights his compassionate and energetic approach to veterinary medicine.
Dr. Chris MoleVeterinarian
Dr. Chris Mole
Arlene joined Edgewater Animal Hospital in 2006 as a Customer Service Representative and became Practice Manager in 2018. She also serves as a Client Experience Specialist for United Veterinary Care, ensuring exceptional service across Orlando clinics. Originally from Brooklyn, she enjoys camping with her husband and spending time with her blended family and pets.
ArlenePractice Manager
Arlene
Becky has been with Edgewater Animal Hospital since 2014. She is currently the Lead Veterinary Technician at Edgewater Animal Hospital. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019. She has three dogs, Loki, Marlie, and Nora, and a cat named Goose the Flerken at home. They are all incredibly fun to have around and brighten her day. In her free time, she enjoys going to theme parks, going to the beach, swimming, and going to concerts. Her goal is to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
BeckyLead Veterinary Technician
Becky
CVT Veterinary Technician, Fear Free Certified Professional, ALS & BLS Certified Rescuer Bio Coming Soon!
RadamesCVT - Veterinary Technician
Radames
Raquel is currently attending Penn Foster College and is studying to get her Associate in Animal Science. Her goal is to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her free time, she likes to do Zumba. She has four dogs named Rocky, Simba, Candy, and Cutie. She also has four birds; two parakeets named Baby and Jada and two conures named Bruno and Jazmine.
RaquelVeterinary Technician
Raquel
Ericka recently graduated from Southern Technical College as a Veterinary Assistant and completed her externship at Edgewater Animal Hospital, where she currently works as a Client Service Representative. Her goal is to become a Veterinary Technician and learn new things along the way. In her spare time, she likes to draw, listen to music and spend time with her little dog, Teddy.
ErikaClient Service Representative
Erika
After working in the hospitality industry for 26 years, Brian was offered a position in the veterinary industry in 2019 as a Medical Receptionist. In February of 2022 he accepted a position as Client Service Representative here at Edgewater Animal Hospital. He enjoys working with his wonderful co-workers and assisting our clients and their pets. When he is not working, he enjoys reading, watching tv/movies, listening to music, and spending time with his two cats, Willow (6yrs) and Brewster (3yrs).
BrianClient Service Representative
Brian
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Testimonials

I made appt for my dog and cat for vaccines and I was leaving them for boarding everyone was so nice, and my furry babies were very comfortable with the tech and the doctor. I pick them up on Monday everything was ready when I got there, I was very impressed everything went smoothly, and my furry babies were happy. Made my next boarding Reservation for June.
Eileen R.
I have been going to Edgewater Animal Hospital since 1994. I trust the staff completely with the health, safety and security of my dogs and wouldn’t think of going anywhere else! They are always so attentive and loving with my dogs which makes me rest easy when leaving them in their care. I have always recommended them to my friends and will continue to do so!
Wendy S.
Love this place Brought my puppy here 2 years ago and I am happy to inform they are stuck with us. The staff is absolutely amazing. Great veterinary. Highly recommend.
Gianina F.
So lucky to have this place nearby! They’ve taken excellent care of my 11 year old pitbull for over a year now. Friendly, attentive and creative staff that is willing to explore the best options for you and your pet in terms of care, cost and recovery.
Beth Ann R.
I’ve been going to EAH since 2005. They’ve always provided me with the utmost care throughout multiple dogs lives. We also board our dogs here when the occasion is needed. Everyone on staff is amazing!!
Dan K.
Staff is amazing ! Very informative kind and understanding they went above and beyond to help me and my puppy ! I will def recommend to family and friends
Destiny C.
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FAQs

Why does my pet need vaccines?

Vaccines are an important part of your pet’s health care. Vaccines keep your pet healthy and prevent serious diseases. We will make sure your pet avoids these serious diseases through a vaccination schedule based on your pet’s lifestyle, health, exposure to other animals in kennels and urban dog parks, your pet’s risk of preventable diseases and other individual circumstances.

The first Rabies shot your pet receives is good for 1 year. Subsequent canine Rabies vaccinations immunize your pet for 1 – 3 years depending upon the vaccine your dog receives. [Most states require dogs to have a current rabies vaccination.](https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateAndLocal/Pages/rabies-vaccination.aspx) For cats, we use feline-exclusive rabies vaccines which are good for 1 year.

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.

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.

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.

Heartworm disease is a serious disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes and can be fatal if left untreated. Our veterinarians recommend that all dogs be given year-round heartworm prevention, regardless of their lifestyle.

Dogs can become extremely sick if placed on heartworm prevention while they have a severe heartworm disease. Even if they have been on heartworm prevention year round, there is always the possibility that the product may have failed for various reasons (your pet spit out the pill, did not absorb the pill appropriately, topical medicine was not applied properly, forgot to administer medication on time, etc.) and the earlier we can treat your pet for heartworm disease, the better the prognosis. Some companies will guarantee their product providing that you use the heartworm prevention year round and are performing a yearly heartworm test.

No. Heartworm disease is a blood-borne disease that is transmitted through mosquitoes. A routine blood test will confirm whether or not your dog has heartworm disease.

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SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE, BOOK NOW

New Client/New Pet Promotion

To thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care, we’re offering $25 OFF an exam for new clients and new pets. To schedule your pet’s first appointment with us, call us directly at 407-293-0212 or click here to book your appointment online.

BOOK NOW

Please note: This offer is valid for New Clients and New Pets, mention the code “WELCOME25” at your visit to take advantage of this offer.

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.