Pet Hospital Directory

2864 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL -
(305) 944-5974

 
Dr. C.E. Dee and Dr. I.C. Frederickson originally built the hospital in 1947 on what was then the western edge of the City of Hollywood. They announced the opening of their practice at 2864 Hollywood Boulevard on November 1st in 1947. The phone numbers at that time were Hollywood #1253, Ft. lauderdale #862, Miami # 7-7727. In 1978 the HAH moved to the current facility and then in 1996 the Outpatient Clinic was built, commonly referred to as the Annex.

Since the inception of Hollywood Animal Hospital, it has grown to include a staff of almost twenty veterinarians and more than 100 technical and supportive staff members. All of these individuals have been selected, not only for their compassion and communication skills, but also for their appreciation of the special roles that pets play in our lives. In addition, a lifelong commitment to continuing education is an integral part of the philosophy of our medical staff.

Determined to provide the finest veterinary care, The Hollywood Animal Hospital became a Certified Member Hospital of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in 1950. This voluntary veterinary organization sets high standards which member hospitals are required to maintain and continually upgrade. There are only 2,500 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada which have been awarded accreditation as an AAHA Member Hospital.

Lucille Dee along with her husband Dr. C.E. Dee (pictured below) and her brother I.C. Frederickson, began HAH many years ago.

Here are a few of the original images from the 1940’s of Hollywood Animal Hospital.



1. The elevated side and rear view of Hollywood Animal Hospital grasps the enormity of it at that time. The outside kennel runs and patio are visible. Looking past the hospital one can see the Palm and Palmetto tree area which is now what we know as Hollywood Boulevard. 2. Dr. Clarence Dee evaluating a patients limb utilizing primitive fluroscopy which was very advanced for that day and age. 3. A client giving her pet some last minute love before she leaves him to board. 4. Dr. Clarence Dee administering an anestetic to a young dog. 5. The original Hollywood Animal Hospital shortly after construction in 1946. 6. A patio was included in the original hospital design to allow clients the opportunity to sit outside in that the original facility had no air conditioning. 7. Dr. I.C. Frederickson is examining a boxer puppys ears.