Referring Doctors

Our experienced team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians provides many services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures. Although we handle the majority of your pet’s medical and surgical needs in-house, we occasionally refer patients to veterinary specialists or specialty clinics when advanced training or equipment will be beneficial.

Board-certified specialists, such as oncologists, ophthalmologists, and neurologists, have extensive experience and training in a particular area of veterinary medicine or surgery. We are fortunate in Jacksonville to have access to many board certified specialists in town, as well as one of the top veterinary schools just 1.5 hours away in Gainesville (Go Gators!). These specialty clinics and university-affiliated referral centers have specialized equipment to perform procedures that are not routinely performed by primary care veterinary practitioners.

We make referral decisions because we want to ensure that our patients receive the highest standard of care and best possible outcome. Be assured that when we refer a patient to another hospital, we continue to stay involved with his or her care, consulting with the treating specialist and often providing any needed follow-up care.