Kelli E. Weaver, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Board-Certified Small Animal Internist
At Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre, Dr. Kelli Weaver partners with our primary-care team to evaluate and manage challenging internal medicine cases close to home. Her board-certified expertise and mobile specialty resources allow New Tampa families to access advanced diagnostics and coordinated follow-up without the stress of distant referrals.
Background & Training
- VMD, University of Pennsylvania
- Rotating Internship & Director of Emergency Medicine, Georgia Veterinary Specialists (Atlanta)
- Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency, Tufts University (research awards in diabetes)
- Internal Medicine, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists (17 yrs) → Clearwater Animal Referral & Emergency
- Founder, Gulfstream Veterinary Specialty Services (mobile internal medicine)
Clinical Focus at Cross Creek
- Endocrine & Metabolic: diabetes, adrenal, thyroid, electrolyte/calcium disorders
- Immune-Mediated & Hematology: IMHA, ITP, polyarthritis, anemia evaluations
- GI/Liver/Pancreas: chronic GI disease, hepatobiliary disorders, pancreatitis co-management
- Diagnostics: case-appropriate abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography (by schedule)
- Team-Based Care: seamless coordination with cardiology, surgery, dermatology, and ECC as needed
Community Service
Board member, Humane Society of Pinellas County; advocates for expanding access to care for pets of the homeless.
Ask Us About Dr. Weaver’s Mobile Specialty Services
FAQ
Can I schedule an internal medicine consultation directly with Dr. Weaver?
No. Dr. Weaver is a mobile board-certified internal medicine specialist who comes to Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre to perform scheduled advanced diagnostic procedures and specialty services. She does not provide traditional stand-alone internal medicine consultation appointments at Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre.
The first step is an examination with one of our Cross Creek veterinarians.
Does my pet need to be a Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre patient before seeing Dr. Weaver?
Yes. Every patient must first be examined by a Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre veterinarian and established as a patient of our hospital before Dr. Weaver’s services can be scheduled.
This also applies to pets whose regular veterinarian is located elsewhere and who are coming to Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre only for advanced testing.
What procedures does Dr. Weaver perform at Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre?
Dr. Weaver provides a variety of advanced mobile internal medicine diagnostic services. These include abdominal ultrasound, ultrasound of other areas of the body, echocardiography, endoscopy, image-guided sampling or biopsies, feeding-tube placement, joint taps, bone marrow sampling, and other specialty procedures when medically appropriate.
The Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre veterinarian will determine which diagnostic service is appropriate for the individual patient.
Will I meet or speak directly with Dr. Weaver?
Not routinely. Dr. Weaver generally performs the diagnostic procedure and communicates her findings and specialist recommendations to the Cross Creek veterinarian, who then discusses the results and next steps with the owner.
A direct consultation with Dr. Weaver can be arranged when appropriate. Owners who request a direct consultation with Dr. Weaver, including circumstances in which they wish to be present during an ultrasound or echocardiogram, should be advised that this is an additional service and an additional consultation fee applies.
What if my pet normally sees another veterinarian?
A pet may come to Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre for advanced diagnostic testing and then return to their regular veterinarian for continued care. However, the pet must first be examined by one of our Cross Creek veterinarians and established as a Cross Creek patient before Dr. Weaver’s services can be scheduled.
How do I know whether my pet needs Dr. Weaver's services?
Please schedule an examination with one of our Cross Creek Animal Medical Centre’s veterinarians. After reviewing your pet’s history and performing an examination, our veterinarian can determine whether advanced diagnostics with Dr. Weaver are appropriate and coordinate the procedure if needed.