South Tampa
We Vet Better
Expert Medicine. Genuine Care.
Independent and family-owned. Full-service and integrative veterinary medicine.
Dogs & Cats
Always Welcome Here.
Why We’re Different
Better Veterinary Care Is Built One Thoughtful Moment at a Time.
- 01A warm welcome.
- 02Easy conversation.
- 03Someone who listens.
- 04Respect for your pet’s comfort.
- 05Reaching out, just to check in.
These moments, woven together over time, are what make the biggest difference.
They’re what it means to care — and that is why We Vet Better.
What It Looks Like to Care More
The Moments That Matter
At Healing Haven Animal Clinic, care isn’t just a promise. It’s what you’ll see, feel, and experience in every interaction.
Listening
What you notice and what matters to you are part of the conversation.
Known
Because care is personal.
Calmer
Certified Low Stress Handling® for a smoother visit.
Beyond
Looking beyond standard treatment when another option may help.
Purposeful
Guided by intention, integrity, and what’s right for your special pet.
Connected
Support doesn’t stop when the appointment ends.
Better Lives
Helping them enjoy not just more years, but better ones.
Our Standard
Better isn’t our destination. It’s our standard.
Built Better
Independent Ownership Isn’t a Matter of Business. It’s a Matter of Medicine.
Healing Haven was built on the belief that veterinary medicine isn’t just a job but a profession — one that requires trust from pet owners and carries an equally profound responsibility.
As an independent, family-owned practice, we don’t answer to a remote owner or corporate shareholder. We answer to you.
Our recommendations are always tailored to your pet, never dictated by a predetermined policy or protocol.
A Broader Approach to Care
Providing Individualized Care Means Having More than One Way to Help.
We combine evidence-based veterinary medicine with select complementary therapies to create treatment plans tailored to each pet’s needs and your goals.
Protecting Health
- Wellness exams
- Vaccines
- Diagnostics
- Imaging
Finding Answers
- Laboratory testing
- Digital X-rays
- Ultrasound
- ECG
- Echocardiography
Treating & Restoring
- Dentistry
- Surgery
- Specialty referrals
Relieving Pain
- Acupuncture
- Laser therapy
- Pain management
Promoting Healing
- Nutrition
- Laser therapy
- Stem cell therapy
Improving Movement
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic care
- Weight management
Preserving Comfort & Dignity
- Palliative care
- Quality of life assessments
Explore Our Care
Full-service medicine and functional therapies, tailored to your pet.
Meet Our Founder
Dr. Chrysa Dunser
Founder & Medical Director
After witnessing the changes in the veterinary field, Dr. Dunser recognized a growing need for more personal, thoughtful, and connected care. She envisioned a practice where relationships are built before recommendations are made, care is collaborative and clearly explained, and every pet is treated as an individual.
Today, every conversation begins with listening, every treatment option is discussed, and every decision is made with compassion, intention, and respect for you and your pet.
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Since 2001
Certified VSMT
Animal chiropractic
Ultrasound & Echocardiography
Small-animal certified
Hospice & Palliative Care
Certified
Low Stress Handling®
Silver certified
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Tufts University
— Dr. Chrysa Dunser
Partner Spotlight
Low-Stress Nail Care with D.O.G Nails
Overgrown nails can be painful and limit a pet’s mobility, much like wearing shoes that are too small or do not fit properly.
Because traditional nail trimming can create uncomfortable pressure and anxiety, D.O.G Nails uses a rapid, low-stress Dremel technique that works for pets of all breeds and sizes, as well as all nail types. Bring them in, and you’ll see how nail care should be!
This gentle, innovative approach reflects Healing Haven’s philosophy and is why we are proud to partner with D.O.G Nails.
