Vaccinations
Healthy pets are happy pets!
- Dogs: Rabies virus, Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza virus and Canine Adenovirus-2. Other vaccinations may be needed depending upon your pet’s lifestyle such as Bordetella, Influenza, and Leptospirosis.
- Cats: Rabies Virus, Feline Herpesvirus -1 Calicivirus and Feline Panleukopenia. Other vaccinations might include Feline Leukemia.
Flea, Parasite and Heartworm Prevention
Protect your pet with year-round flea, parasite and heartworm prevention
Parasites can wreak havoc on both your pets and your family, causing serious illness or even death. Fortunately, they are easily prevented with monthly chewable tablets or topical solutions. We believe it’s important for your pet to be on flea, intestinal parasite and heartworm prevention year-round. We may also recommend tick preventatives seasonally, depending on your pet’s risk of exposure. Our clinics carry a variety of the highest quality preventatives available. This allows us to help you select the preventative that will be best suited for your pet based on his or her lifestyle and individual needs.
Digital X–Ray Capabilities
A Critical Tool for Modern Veterinary Diagnostics
Our brick and mortar clinics have digital radiography equipment which we use to evaluate injuries and conditions which require more than an external examination. Radiology gives us a non-invasive way to observe your pet’s internal physiology so that we can provide a more thorough and accurate diagnosis. Our veterinarians use x-rays to detect bone fractures, bladder stones, tumors, soft tissue problems (including those related to the heart, stomach, intestines, reproductive and urinary systems) as well as to locate swallowed foreign objects such as toys, rocks and even socks!
X-Rays can be taken immediately to quickly diagnose urgent situations
The imaging procedure is completely painless and can be performed on calm and cooperative pets without sedation. A veterinarian may administer a sedative or general anesthesia in cases where a dog or cat has trouble becoming fully relaxed naturally. The owner may request copies of the X-rays be burned onto a CD to take with them.
On-Site Surgery
Affordable, quality veterinary surgery is our goal
We offer high quality, low-cost surgical services at our brick and mortar clinics. Our highly skilled veterinarians are experienced in the most common surgical procedures. We perform spay and neuters, tumor removal, abdominal surgeries and some orthopedic procedures. After surgery, your pet is monitored by a veterinary technician with a doctor on call at all times. We strive to make our patients and their families as comfortable as possible, from your pre-surgical consultation and physical to your pet’s dismissal and aftercare.
In order to ensure safety, we require a pre-surgical visit for all scheduled surgeries
- Physical exam
- Blood work to minimize anesthetic risks, for pets over 6 years of age or with preexisting conditions.
- Updating vaccinations if necessary
- Discussing the surgical procedure
- Answering any questions you may have about the procedure
- Discussing any possible complications that may result
- Signing paperwork in order to make the check-in process as efficient as possible
- Our surgeries include the following:
- Equipment to monitor your pet’s heart, lungs, oxygen saturation levels, temperature, and blood pressure
- Fluids to help in reversal of the anesthesia when the surgery is over
- Pain management before, during, and after your pet’s surgery
- A technician to monitor your pet throughout his or her surgical process, from placing him or her under anesthesia, through the surgical procedure, and during his or her recovery from anesthesia
- Performing surgery throughout the day. The veterinarian or the veterinary technician will call you with an update once your pet has recovered from anesthesia
Important Information for Your Pet’s Surgery
- No food after 8 pm the day before the surgery.
- No water the morning of the surgery
- Please notify us of any medications given 24 hours prior to surgery.
Laboratory Services
In-House laboratory provides quick diagnosis
Tests include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Skin scrapes
- Test for viruses (Parvovirus, Feline Leukemia Virus, and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Heartworm disease
- Fecal examinations (testing for the presence of hookworms,whipworms, tapeworms, and roundworms)
- Ear cytology
- Mass cytology
- Skin cytology
- Complete blood counts
- Chemistries
We also utilize an outside laboratory for performing urine and skin cultures. This outside laboratory is Antech Diagnostics Labs, the nation’s premier veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Antech Diagnostics Labs can provide us with quick results for a wide variety of diseases, including, but not limited to the following; comprehensive thyroid panels and kidney function.
Oral Care and Dentistry
A pet’s dental condition is often one of the most overlooked areas of health
Jacksonville Community Pet Clinics provide dental health as part of each wellness examination. The American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. Dental disease may not only affect the mouth but may cause serious problems affecting the heart, lungs or kidneys.
The Importance of Pet Dental Care
Dental disease is an often-overlooked threat to the comfort and health of your pet. Because dental disease often has few readily apparent signs, bringing your pet in for a wellness examination is the only way to ensure detection. Following this exam, your veterinarian may recommend a particular dental cleaning schedule, oral care routine, or special treatment based on your pet’s dental health needs.
How do I know if my pet has dental disease?
- Bad breath
- Yellow, brown, or discolored teeth
- Loose teeth
- Red, inflamed gums
- Swollen mouth, jaws, or gums
- Doesn’t play with chew toys as often
- Pain when eating
What about the risks of anesthesia?
Though very small, anesthesia is a very real risk for dogs and cats, just as it is for humans. At Jacksonville Community Pet Clinics, we take care to further reduce the risks of anesthesia by following a proactive protocol to assess our patients and monitor their care throughout the dental procedure, including pre-anesthetic testing, inhalant gas, electronic monitoring, and intravenous fluids.
We perform pre-surgical blood work for each of our patients prior to placing them under anesthesia. Our dental team monitors each patient throughout the dental procedure to ensure the patient is responding appropriately to the anesthesia. We use very safe anesthetics and monitor your pet for any adverse reactions as they recover. The adverse effects of bad teeth on the overall health of the pet greatly outweigh the anesthetic risk.
Does my pet have to stay overnight after the dental procedure?
Generally, routine dentals are an outpatient procedure. Patients check-in early morning. The procedure is performed in the late morning to early afternoon. Patients are then ready to return home in the late afternoon.
Pets receiving advanced dental procedures with extractions are still dismissed the same day.
How long can my pet go between dental cleanings?
Some dogs (usually small breeds) can require a dental up to every 6 months. Some dogs can go 3 to 4 years between dental cleanings. Typically, after the age of 2 or 3, most dogs and cats will need a dental every 1 to 2 years. Assessment by your veterinarian will allow you to discuss your pet’s dental health and if excessive plaque or periodontal disease requires a cleaning.
How will dental care benefit my pet?
- Reduced plaque and tartar
- Decreased oral infections
- Helps prevent bad breath
- Helps prevent heart, liver, and kidney disease as caused by dental disease
Laser Therapy
Healing Laser Therapy
Jacksonville Community Pet Clinics’ Beach location offers K-Laser therapy services, which is a therapeutic treatment that manages pain and inflammation while regenerating tissue. Energy from the laser increases circulation and draws water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. The treatments reduce inflammation, swelling, muscle spasm, stiffness and pain, and create an optimal healing environment.
In-House Veterinary Diagnostics
Our in-house laboratory affords our veterinarians the ability to diagnose and treat pets more efficiently and effectively
Microchipping
Keep your pet safe and found with Microchip ID services
One of the most frightening experiences a pet owner can have is losing a pet. Microchip implants are a safe and reliable way to improve the chances of recovering a lost pet. Collars and name tags can be helpful, but because they are external, they can be lost or removed. Microchips allows your pet to carry indispensable information and contact information on a device the size of a grain of rice. During an office visit, or at the mobile clinic, a microchip can be quickly and easily implanted under the skin and remain as a permanent means to identify your pet. Microchips can also be placed while your pet is under anesthesia during a surgical procedure. Veterinarians and animal shelters routinely scan recovered animals for microchips, contacting owners of lost pets using the contact information the chips contain.
Euthanasia
We are pet owners too, we understand the difficulty of losing a furry loved one
Grief for the impending loss of your pet is complicated by the need to make difficult, often painful decisions. You may ask yourself how much treatment should I pursue? At what point will treatment cause more trauma than relief? Can I provide the care needed to keep my pet comfortable? At what point, if any, should I consider euthanasia? Our staff members and veterinarians provide information and counseling about your choices regarding euthanasia and options regarding your pet’s remains. We do everything possible to help you through the difficult decisions and are available to talk about the euthanasia process before you come in for the service, so that you are prepared and know what to expect.
When should you consider euthanasia?
When your pet is ill, this may be the last question you want to think about. Yet, it is an important question that needs to be considered. Our veterinarians can provide you with information on your pet’s problem that can help you form your plan. For example, you may decide to seriously consider euthanasia when your pet refuses to eat or drink for a certain period of time, is in pain despite medication, or has difficulty urinating/defecating in a normal manner. By defining a “decision point” in advance, you place boundaries on the suffering your pet is likely to endure.
Can I stay with my pet during the procedure?
Yes, you certainly can. This is a very personal question, and one not to be made based on someone else’s feelings. Many feel that the pet’s well-being is the most important consideration. If you believe your pet will feel more comfortable or secure in your presence, you’ll probably want to stay. On the other hand, if you’re concerned that your own reaction and grief may disturb the pet more than the process itself, you may prefer to remain in the waiting room.
What comes afterwards?
- You may take your pet home for a private burial.
- We can help you arrange a private cremation for your pet with its ashes returned to you.
- We can handle your pet’s remains for you, which involves a communal cremation
Our staff members are also pet owners, so we understand the bond between humans and animals and the difficulty of losing a cherished pet. Our staff does everything possible to help you through this decision and process.
Pharmacy
We know that convenient access to medications is important
Mobile Clinic Pharmacy and Online Pharmacy
Veterinary Nutrition
Maintaining a lean body weight can help your pet live a longer, healthier life
Our veterinarians offer guidance in the following areas of nutrition
Life stage diets – Our veterinarians can help you provide the nutrition your pet needs for every stage of his or her life, from a 6-week-old Labrador retriever to a middle-aged Siamese cat. We want your pet to live a long and happy life and nutrition is an important factor in that.