Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding

Pet Boarding in Melbourne, FL

Every pet has different needs. Our three boarding options make it easier to find care that fits your pet—from individualized boarding for healthy or medically stable pets to closer medical monitoring or protective separation.

Not sure which option is right? Contact our boarding team to discuss your pet’s routine, medications, and care needs before planning their stay.

Discuss Your Pet’s Stay Call 321-724-0234

Three boarding options

A quick look at each level of care

Compare nightly rates, then review the details with our team before arranging your pet’s stay.

Private Care Boarding

Individualized boarding for healthy or medically stable pets.

Cats: $30 per night
Dogs 35 lb and under: $40 per night
Dogs over 35 lb: $50 per night

See Private Care details

Enhanced Medical Boarding

For medically stable pets needing closer monitoring or more hands-on support.

Cats: $50 per night
Dogs 35 lb and under: $60 per night
Dogs over 35 lb: $70 per night

See Enhanced Medical details

Protective Isolation Boarding

For pets needing protective separation and enhanced infection-control precautions.

Cats: $70 per night
Dogs 35 lb and under: $80 per night
Dogs over 35 lb: $90 per night

See Protective Isolation details

Planning your pet’s stay

A few helpful details before you plan

Review these common questions, then contact the boarding team to talk through your pet’s individual needs.

How do I know which boarding option to choose?

Start with your pet’s day-to-day needs. Private Care Boarding is for healthy or medically stable pets needing individualized care. Enhanced Medical Boarding is for medically stable pets needing closer monitoring or more hands-on support. Protective Isolation Boarding is for pets needing protective separation and enhanced infection-control precautions. Contact our team if you’re unsure which option fits.

Does taking medication mean my pet needs Enhanced Medical Boarding?

Not necessarily. Pets taking routine daily medication may be suited to Private Care Boarding. Pets requiring unusually frequent medications, time-sensitive medical treatments, or closer monitoring may need Enhanced Medical Boarding. A $5 daily medication-administration charge applies to any boarder receiving scheduled daily medication(s).

Are food and medication charges included in the nightly rate?

Applicable daily care charges are separate from the nightly boarding rate. House-food charges are added only when WAHB house food is needed. The medication-administration charge applies to boarders receiving scheduled daily medication(s).

What should I arrange before boarding?

Contact our boarding team to discuss your pet’s health, medications, food, and care needs. Review our Dog Boarding or Cat Boarding information and visit Your Visit for forms. Please confirm current boarding requirements with our team before your pet’s stay.

Boarding details

Find the care level that fits

Our boarding team can talk through your pet’s needs and whether an option is appropriate.

Private Care Boarding

Individualized boarding for healthy or medically stable pets.

For pets who benefit from a quieter environment, personal space, a predictable routine, or individualized handling, Private Care Boarding offers a thoughtful approach to their stay.

Best for:

Older or senior pets who benefit from a quieter environment.
Shy, anxious, reactive, or socially selective dogs.
Intact dogs or dogs who are not appropriate for group play.
Pets who prefer people and personal space.
Pets with stable chronic conditions or routine daily medication.
Pets who need a predictable routine, extra patience, or individualized handling.

Routine daily medication does not, by itself, mean a pet needs Enhanced Medical Boarding. Pets needing more frequent treatment or closer observation may be better suited to that option. Additional daily care charges may apply. See Additional Daily Charges.

Boarding details

Find the care level that fits

Our boarding team can talk through your pet’s needs and whether an option is appropriate.

Enhanced Medical Boarding

For medically stable pets needing closer monitoring or more hands-on support.

Some pets need more than a routine boarding stay. Enhanced Medical Boarding is designed for medically stable pets whose treatment, recovery, or daily care requires closer observation and additional support.

Best for:

Diabetic pets requiring insulin and closer monitoring.
Pets recovering from major surgery, including orthopedic procedures such as TPLO.
Pets with casts, splints, or significant mobility restrictions.
Pets wearing an E-collar who require closer supervision.
Pets with corneal ulcers or another condition requiring frequent treatment and monitoring.
Pets needing wound or bandage care.
Pets receiving unusually frequent medications or time-sensitive medical treatments.
Pets whose appetite, drinking, urination, stool, comfort, or mobility needs closer observation.
Pets with stable chronic conditions that may require veterinary involvement if something changes.

Contact our boarding team to discuss your pet’s medical needs and whether this option is appropriate. Additional daily care charges may apply. See Additional Daily Charges.

Boarding details

Find the care level that fits

Our boarding team can talk through your pet’s needs and whether an option is appropriate.

Protective Isolation Boarding

For pets needing protective separation and enhanced infection-control precautions.

Best for:

Pets with a strongly suspected contagious disease.
Pets who are significantly under-vaccinated.
Pets who require enhanced infection-control precautions, separate handling, or additional sanitation protocols.

Please contact our team to discuss your pet’s needs and whether Protective Isolation Boarding is suitable before arranging their stay.

Additional daily care charges may apply. See Additional Daily Charges.

Additional daily care charges

Care-related charges, when needed

These charges apply when needed to any boarding level. They are separate from nightly boarding rates and are not optional enhancements.

Additional Daily Charges

Daily medication administration

$5 per day

For any boarder receiving scheduled daily medication(s).

WAHB house food: cats

$5 per day

Added only when house food is needed.

WAHB house food: dogs

$8 per day

Added only when house food is needed.

Enhance their stay

Optional extras for a little more one-on-one time

Add dedicated time, a celebration, or a fresh finish before pickup. These enhancements are optional and separate from boarding and applicable daily care charges. Talk with our team about which extras are appropriate for your pet.

Enhance Their Stay

Adventure Package

$16 per day

Dedicated extra play or nature-walk time.

Cuddle Package

$16 per day

Extra one-on-one comfort and affection.

Birthday Package

$15 per celebration

A little extra celebration during their stay, including treats and a photograph sent to you.

Holiday Package

$15 per celebration

Seasonal fun and a special holiday touch, with a photograph sent to you.

Departure Spa

A clean, fresh finish before heading home. Includes a bath and dry, nail trim, ear cleaning, and blueberry facial.

Cats

$60

Dogs 35 lb and under

$70

Dogs over 35 lb

$90

À la carte services

Baths — cats

$32

Baths — dogs 35 lb and under

$37.50

Baths — dogs over 35 lb

$60

Nail trim — dogs

$21

Nail trim — cats

$15.50

Anal gland expression

$27

Blueberry facial

$15

A facial-fur freshen-up without the full spa treatment.

Let’s plan the right stay for your pet

We’re here to discuss the right boarding option.

Whether your pet needs individualized attention, closer medical observation, or protective separation, our boarding team can talk through the next steps.

Call 321-724-0234 Email our boarding team