Dr. Richard Hall grew up on a ranch in Arcadia, Florida, which started a lifelong passion for the care of animals. After attending veterinary school at the University of Florida, Dr. Hall graduated from the North American Academy of Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery, and soon after obtained his master's in Periodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, and Restorations at The Animal Dental Training Academy of Baltimore. Upon his return to Southwest Florida, Dr. Hall established Southwest Florida Veterinary Services in November of 1989, and has been serving Desoto, Charlotte, and Sarasota County residents for over 40 years [citation].