Nina Owens

Dr. Nina Owens

Veterinarian, DVM
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Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
About Vet

Dr. Nina Owens grew up in a home with a mother who had one rule; "You can have as many animals as you like as long as I can't smell them." Dr. Owens took that rule and ran with it, filling her bedroom to the brink with a snake, chinchilla, hamsters, turtles, rabbits, lovebirds, and fire-bellied newts. By the age of 5, she knew that there was no other option for her life than to become a veterinarian. After graduating from Hamilton College with a degree in Biology, she went to the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with honors in 1998. She spent 14 years in Cincinnati working in small animal hospitals and raising her family before moving to California and working as a relief vet for 8 years. She now lives in sunny Florida and is enjoying all of the unique and beautiful Florida wildlife. Her special interests include preventive care, internal medicine, dermatology, acupuncture, and the needs of senior pets. After over 20 years of working with people and their pets, she remains in awe of the incredible strength of the human-animal bond. She is an avid dachshund and doodle enthusiast!

Location
  • Sarasota, FL, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Endocrinology
  • Preventive
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Behavior
  • Neurology
  • Animal Welfare
  • Immunology
  • Parasitology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Emergency
  • Dentistry
  • Toxicology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
Licenses
  • California, US
  • Florida, US
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
221 reviews

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Charles

March 2025

Very compassionate and knowledgeable. A lot of great questions and suggestions that helped lead us in the right direction.
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Addie

March 2025

Flea issues, my vet was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the situation.
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Kinsey

March 2025

Parker is constantly grooming, creating bald spots. Dr. Owens prescribed a steroid and oral flea medicine for the issue.
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Elizabeth

March 2025

Dr. Nina was super nice and extremely through when examining our dog via video chat. In addition to the required medication she offered a lot of useful insight and helpful suggestions for treating our old girls allergies and skin condition.
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Payton

March 2025

Fleas! The doctor was wonderful!!!
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Tristin

March 2025

Toby is having some pain, redness, and swelling in his eye. Dr. Owens was very helpful in explaining the different possibilities and also explaining how serious it could be.
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Kevin

March 2025

Thorough questions and recommendations
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Doug

March 2025

Dr. Owens was great....good discussion and very helpful. Answered all my questions and spent the time needed
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John

March 2025

Dr. Owens listened to my Danes history and helped make a solid decision on what medication would be safest for him. Thank You. -John in Ocala FL
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Debora

March 2025

Dr. Owens explained what was going on with my dog more than my vet (based on exams I sent). She was also very helpful in suggesting a route I felt comfortable and let me know what to watch for. I also did my homework. I home cook and my 15-year old blood work shows me he will be able to handle the meds he needs now.