
Veterinary care for dogs and cats in Melbourne
Two vets, one small clinic, and exams long enough for every question you bring. Same-day sick visits on weekdays.

What pet owners say

Our old lab was slowing down and I was dreading the visit. Dr. Danforth sat on the floor with him for most of it and gave us a plan we could actually follow.
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Our cat hates the car and hates dogs. The side door and the cat room made it the calmest vet visit we have had.
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Called at 8 because our puppy would not eat. They saw us at 10:30, explained everything, and called the next day to check on her.
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What we do
Dogs and cats of every age. We refer rabbits, birds and reptiles to exotic animal vets nearby.
Routine care

Wellness exams and vaccines
Yearly checkups, puppy and kitten visits, and vaccines that fit how your pet lives.

Dental care
Dental exams, cleanings under anesthesia, X-rays, and extractions when a tooth cannot be saved.

Spay and neuter surgery
Routine surgery with pain control, a call when your pet wakes, and a recheck.

Microchipping
A quick chip at any visit, and help registering it so a lost pet comes home.
Health problems and older pets

Sick visits
Vomiting, limping, itching, or a pet who is just not right. Call in the morning.

Nutrition and weight
A feeding plan you can keep, and weigh-ins for pets who need to lose a little.

Senior pet care
Twice-yearly checkups, bloodwork to catch changes, and help keeping older pets moving.

Skin and ear problems
Itching, hot spots and ear infections, and the search for what keeps bringing them back.

Meet the vets
Dr. Danforth opened Ternwood in 2011. She does most of the clinic's dental work and looks after many of its older dogs and cats.
Also on the team
Dr. Silas Whitlock, DVM
Why pet owners stay
Exams that are not rushed
A standard exam is booked for 30 minutes, so there is time for your whole list.
You stay with your pet
Owners stay for exams and vaccines. We tell you why before your pet leaves the room.
Same-day sick visits
Call early and we will do our best to see your pet that day.
A quiet side for cats
Cats wait in their own room away from dogs, with an exam room kept for cats.
New clients start here

Call to book
Call (321) 555-0142 and tell us your pet's name, age, and what worries you.
Send your pet's records
Ask your last vet or shelter to email us your pet's records. Vaccines matter most.
Come in a few minutes early
Dogs on a leash, cats in a carrier. Cats can use the quiet side door.
Meet your vet
A full exam, time for questions, and a written summary to take home.
Find us on Tillbrook Avenue
1840 Tillbrook AvenueMelbourne, FL 32901
Serving Melbourne, Eau Gallie, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Satellite Beach and Indialantic.
Free parking in front. Cats in carriers can use the side door into the quiet waiting room.
| Monday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am to 6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am to 12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
After hours: When we are closed, call our main number. The recording gives the 24-hour emergency animal hospital we refer to, with its address and phone.



Questions pet owners ask

Are you taking new clients?
Yes. Call (321) 555-0142 to book a first visit, and send your pet's records ahead if you have them. What to expect at a first visit
What if my pet is sick after hours?
Call our main number for the 24-hour hospital. Go there if your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed or may have eaten something poisonous, is straining or unable to pass urine, has heatstroke, or is bleeding and it does not stop within five minutes.
Do you take pet insurance?
We do not bill insurers directly. You pay at the visit, and we fill in the vet's part of your insurer's claim form.
Can I stay with my pet during the exam?
Yes. Owners stay in the room for exams and vaccines. If we need to take your pet to the treatment area, we tell you why first.
When your pet needs us
Call to book. If your pet is sick today, tell us when you call and we will try to fit you in.