Northside Animal Hospital
Naples, Florida's Locally Owned Animal Hospital

Your Pet Deserves a Vet Who Treats Them Like Family

Dr. William Smaller brings over 45 years of trusted veterinary expertise to every appointment — delivering honest, compassionate care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets right here in Naples.

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Experience

45+ Years

Why Naples Trusts Us

What Sets Northside Apart

45+ Years of Veterinary Experience

Dr. William Smaller has spent over four decades caring for animals throughout Southwest Florida — experience that shows in every diagnosis, procedure, and treatment recommendation.

Listed in Who's Who of Veterinary Medicine

A distinction that reflects the depth of Dr. Smaller's expertise, professional reputation, and lifelong commitment to the field of veterinary medicine.

Locally Owned & Community-Rooted

We're not a franchise or corporate chain. We're your Naples neighbors — deeply connected to this community and invested in every pet that walks through our doors.

Exotic Pet Expertise

One of the few practices in the Naples area with specialized knowledge and gentle handling skills required to properly care for birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals.

Transparent, Honest Care

No unnecessary upsells. No hidden agendas. Just straightforward veterinary guidance from a team that genuinely puts your pet's health and your peace of mind first.

Ready to visit us?

New patients welcome — dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Call us today to schedule your first appointment.

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Naples, Florida

Comprehensive Veterinary Care

Our Services

From everyday wellness to complex surgery, Northside Animal Hospital delivers expert care for every pet and every need.

Vet Surgical Procedures
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Dogs & Puppies

Comprehensive veterinary care for every stage of your dog's life — from puppy wellness exams and vaccinations to diagnostics, illness treatment, and everything in between.

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Cats & Kittens

Specialized feline care that respects your cat's unique temperament, delivered in a calm, low-stress environment by a team that genuinely understands cats.

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Exotic Pet Care

Birds · Reptiles · Small Mammals

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Exotic Pets

Expert veterinary care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic companions — with specialized knowledge and gentle handling your unique pet requires.

Surgical Procedures

Surgical Procedures

From routine spay and neuter to complex soft tissue surgeries, every procedure is performed with meticulous technique, modern anesthesia protocols, and comprehensive pain management.

Spay & Neuter
Soft Tissue Surgery
Emergency Surgical Services
Pain Management

Emergency Surgical Services

When time is critical, Dr. Smaller and our team are ready to respond to traumatic injuries, bloat, urinary obstructions, internal bleeding, and other life-threatening surgical emergencies.

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Routine Care & Wellness

Comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive care to keep your pet thriving year-round — catching problems before they become serious.

Pet Grooming

Professional grooming — baths, de-shedding, nail trims, ear cleaning — delivered with the patience and health-awareness of a full veterinary practice.

What to Expect

Why Northside is Different

Veterinary care the way it should be: personal, compassionate, and centered around your pet's wellbeing.

45+ Years of Veterinary Expertise

Dr. Smaller's four decades of practice means your pet benefits from diagnostic confidence that only comes from a lifetime of caring for animals.

Exotic Pet Specialists

From bearded dragons and birds to rabbits and ferrets — one of Naples' few practices equipped to properly care for exotic companions.

Calm, Stress-Free Environment

We've designed every aspect of our practice to put anxious pets and worried owners at ease — because a calmer pet simply receives better care.

Independent, Never Corporate

Every decision we make is driven by your pet's wellbeing, not a profit target. Locally owned, community-invested, and answerable only to you.

Full-Spectrum Surgical Care

From routine spay and neuter to complex soft tissue surgery and true surgical emergencies — Dr. Smaller's expertise covers the full range of procedures.

Grooming That Catches What Others Miss

Our in-clinic grooming team can identify skin conditions, lumps, or health concerns during sessions and address them on the spot.

Compassionate Pet Care at Northside Animal Hospital

45+ Years

Trusted Experience

About Northside

Locally Owned. Genuinely Caring.

Northside Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary practice in Naples, Florida, led by Dr. William Smaller — a veterinarian with over 45 years of experience and a listing in the prestigious Who's Who of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Smaller chose to return to independent practice because he believes every pet deserves individualized, high-quality care — not the assembly-line approach of corporate clinics.

We care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets under a single guiding philosophy: your pet is family, not a revenue opportunity. From routine wellness exams to complex surgical procedures, every service we provide is shaped by transparency, integrity, and a genuine love for animals.

Our entire team shares a passion for animals and stays current with the latest advances in veterinary medicine. We've created a calm, welcoming space where even the most anxious pets can feel safe.

45+

Years of experience

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Pet types: dogs, cats & exotics

Listed in Who's Who of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. William Smaller — a distinction earned over decades of expert care

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What to Expect

Your Visit, Step by Step

We've designed the entire experience — from first call to long-term partnership — to feel seamless, warm, and stress-free.

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Reach Out & Schedule

Call us at 239.251.7818 or email nahnaples@northsidelovesmypet.com to schedule an appointment for your dog, cat, or exotic pet. We'll help you prepare and answer any questions upfront.

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Arrive & Feel at Home

Our calm, welcoming environment is designed to ease anxiety for both pets and their owners. Our team greets you warmly, learns your pet's history, and takes the time to understand your concerns.

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Expert Evaluation by Dr. Smaller

Dr. Smaller conducts a thorough examination, drawing on 45+ years of experience to assess your pet's health, share honest findings, and recommend a treatment plan you can trust.

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Care, Treatment & Recovery

Whether your pet needs preventive care, grooming, surgery, or ongoing treatment, our team provides attentive, hands-on care and clear at-home instructions every step of the way.

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Follow-Up & Long-Term Partnership

We're here for the long haul. Follow-up visits, ongoing wellness care, and open communication ensure your pet stays healthy — and you always know exactly where things stand.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — exotic pet care is a specialty at Northside. Dr. Smaller has the experience and training to properly care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic companions. Many practices in Naples don't treat exotics, but we do.

We offer a full range of surgical services including spay and neuter procedures, and soft tissue surgeries such as mass and tumor removals, foreign body removal, bladder stone removal, hernia repairs, abscess treatment, and gastrointestinal procedures. We also provide emergency surgical care for life-threatening situations.

Call us immediately at 239.251.7818. We provide emergency surgical services for conditions including traumatic injuries, bloat and gastric torsion, internal bleeding, and urinary obstructions. Calling ahead gives our team time to prepare for your arrival.

Yes. Our in-clinic grooming services include bathing and brushing, nail trimming and paw care, ear cleaning, sanitary trims, and de-shedding treatments. As a full veterinary practice, our team can also identify and address skin conditions or health concerns during your pet's grooming appointment.

We're locally owned and operated — Dr. Smaller specifically returned to independent practice to provide the honest, individualized care he believes every pet deserves. Every decision we make is guided by your pet's best interest, not a corporate profit target.

Yes, we welcome new patients — dogs, cats, and exotic pets alike. We're conveniently located in Naples and serve pet owners throughout Southwest Florida. Give us a call at 239.251.7818 to get started.

Your pet's comfort is a top priority. We use modern anesthetic protocols tailored to each patient's species, age, and health status, and continuously monitor vital signs throughout every procedure. Every surgical patient receives comprehensive pain management before, during, and after surgery, along with detailed post-operative instructions.

Absolutely. With over 45 years in veterinary medicine and a listing in the Who's Who of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Smaller has performed thousands of procedures across a wide range of complexity. Whether it's a routine wellness exam or a complex soft tissue surgery, your pet is in experienced hands.

Naples, Florida

Your Pet's Health &
Happiness Start Here

Whether you have dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or other exotic pets, Northside Animal Hospital is here to help. From routine wellness exams to emergency surgery, Dr. William Smaller and our team provide compassionate care for every member of your animal family.

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Phone

239-251-7818

Email

nahnaples@northsidelovesmypet.com

Location

Naples, Florida

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