St. Francis Vet Care Opens New Gainesville Clinic
The expanded nonprofit facility offers larger space and surgical services for local pets at 229 NW 75th Street.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Pet Health
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St. Francis Vet Care has relocated to a new facility at 229 NW 75th Street in Gainesville, doubling its previous operating space. The nonprofit clinic now shares the building with the Whole Lotta Luv animal shelter to form the new Pet Community Collective.
Why it matters
The clinic moved to this new location to expand its capacity and better serve local households in need of affordable pet care. By co-locating with a shelter, the organization aims to centralize veterinary services and support for the community.
The new facility is twice as large as the clinic's former location. It is now open for operations at 229 NW 75th Street.
The players
St. Francis Vet Care
A volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides affordable veterinary services to the Gainesville community.
Whole Lotta Luv
A local animal shelter that has partnered with the clinic to form the new Pet Community Collective.
Pet Community Collective
A newly established joint entity that combines veterinary clinic operations and animal sheltering services.
The details
The relocation allows the volunteer-based nonprofit to utilize a dedicated, updated surgery room to treat more pets. By moving into a larger shared space with the Whole Lotta Luv shelter, the newly formed Pet Community Collective creates a unified hub for local veterinary support. The expansion aims to increase proximity to families requiring low-cost animal healthcare services.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: The open house will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Home Front
This move follows the national trend of consolidating veterinary clinics and shelters into singular community-focused hubs. These integrated models are designed to streamline access to affordable medical care and adoption services for pet-owning households.
If you are in need of affordable pet care, you can visit the new facility at 229 NW 75th Street to learn more about the services offered by the collective. Local pet owners are invited to tour the expanded space and the updated surgery room during the open house on October 25, 2026.
The takeaway
The consolidation of services at the Pet Community Collective offers a new, accessible resource for local families to manage their pet health needs. Consider marking your calendar for the October 25 open house to tour the new clinic and meet the staff behind these expanded services.
Further reading
For more information on local veterinary resources, visit Pet Health.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcjb.
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