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Dade City Animal Clinic Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Dade City Animal Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Get to know your veterinary team in Dade City, FL.

The team of Dade City Animal Clinic is dedicated to giving your pet the best care. Our mission is to keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.

Chester Taylor, DVM

Veterinarian/Owner

Meet Dr. Chet

Owner and operator Dade City Animal Clinic has been with this practice for over 38 years. From the age of thirteen, he worked as an assistant to his mentor and former Dade City Animal Clinic owner, Dr. H. R. Smalley. Dr. Chet graduated from Pasco High School in 1974. After attending Pasco-Hernando Community College in 1975, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences in 1977 and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 from the University of Florida, Gainesville. After graduation, he stayed as an intern at the University of Florida in Rural Animal Medicine for one year. In 1983, Dr. Chet reunited with Dr. Smalley at Dade City Animal Clinic as an associate, specializing in large animal medicine. After over thirty years in the same location and upon Dr. Smalley’s retirement, Dr. Chet bought the practice in 1997.

Dr. Chet is a strong supporter of the surrounding communities. He is the Pasco County Fair Veterinarian and a member of the Pasco County Fair Board. Dr. Chet is an annual steer and pig buyer, a Friend of the Florida State 4-H, and a supporter of the local high school’s Future Farmers of America chapters.

Dr. Chet lives in Dade City with his wife, Becky, and their four children; Tristan, Becca, Olivia, and Lauren.

Years in Practice:
38 Years

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Animal Sciences – University of Florida, Gainesville

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine – University of Florida, Gainesville

Roger Hart, DVM

Veterinarian

Meet Dr. Hart

Dr. Hart has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Hart went to school at PHCC, USF, and the University of Missouri. He prides himself in the doctor/patient relationship and bedside manner. He enjoys internal medicine, emergency medicine, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Hart strives to provide the best care, communication, service, and compassion to his patients and their owners. In his free time, he likes to go outdoors, cycle, camp, and keep Dr. Taylor straight.

Years in Practice:
20 Years