Dogwood Animal Clinic has relocated to a new 3,500-square-foot facility at 19145 Peachland Blvd. in Port Charlotte. Built by Stevens Construction, the clinic includes expanded examination, surgical and treatment areas.
When Dr. Nathanael Hilzinger decided to move his Port Charlotte animal clinic from a rented facility near U.S. 41 and Tarpon Boulevard into a building of his own, he hired Stevens Construction Inc. to bring his vision to life.
Hilzinger has practiced veterinary medicine in Port Charlotte since 2019, specializing in the care of cats and dogs.
Stevens Construction completed the 3,500-square-foot Dogwood Animal Clinic in 11 months. The clinic opened in July at 19145 Peachland Blvd.
The new facility includes three examination rooms, an operating room, an X-ray room, separate dog and cat wards, a treatment area, laboratory, pharmacy, laundry room, storage areas and administrative offices.
The treatment area at Dogwood Animal Clinic in Port Charlotte includes veterinary examination tables, overhead medical equipment, animal kennels and workstations. The new facility has separate wards for dogs and cats, along with surgical and diagnostic spaces.
The clinic is considerably larger than Hilzinger’s former location and features state-of-the-art equipment in a contemporary setting with soothing neutral colors.
Dogwood Animal Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care for pets throughout the Port Charlotte area, including vaccinations and spaying and neutering services. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
The reception and waiting area at the new Dogwood Animal Clinic in Port Charlotte features a check-in counter, patient seating and contemporary interior finishes. The 3,500-square-foot facility opened on Peachland Boulevard in 2026.
The project marks Stevens Construction’s 10th completed veterinary facility, further expanding the company’s experience in specialized animal healthcare construction, according to company officials.
Other veterinary projects completed by the firm include the 10,000-square-foot Gulf Coast Humane Society Veterinary Clinic and the 5,858-square-foot Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Center, both in Fort Myers. The company also completed a two-story, 13,589-square-foot addition and renovation of the existing 5,000-square-foot Specialized Veterinary Services 24-hour animal hospital at 9500 Marketplace Road in south Fort Myers. In Cape Coral, the firm constructed Viscaya-Prado Veterinary Hospital.
An aerial view shows the new Dogwood Animal Clinic at 19145 Peachland Blvd. in Port Charlotte. Stevens Construction completed the 3,500-square-foot veterinary facility in 11 months, providing a larger location for owner Dr. Nathanael Hilzinger.
The Stevens Construction project team included Senior Estimator Mike Isabella, Director of Construction Matt Jerrells, intern Spencer Hucke and Project Administrator Gina Varner. Animal Arts served as architect of record, and Quattrone & Associates provided civil engineering services.
With offices in Fort Myers and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in construction management, general contracting and consulting services for clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities.
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