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  • Our Hospital
    • About Herschel
    • Career
      Opportunities
    • Payment Solutions
    • Client Forms
  • Our Services
    • Preventive Care
    • Wellness Exams
    • Vaccinations
    • Puppy/Kitten And
      Senior Pet Care
    • Early Detection Testing
    • Parasite Prevention
      And Control
    • Nutritional Counseling
    • Pharmacy
    • Microchipping
    • General Medicine
    • Pet Allergies And
      Dermatology
    • Dental Care
    • Pain Management
    • Surgery
    • Pet Emergency Services
  • Resources
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      Promotions
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"Improving lives through personalized care. We treat you like family and each patient like our own pet."

"Improving lives through personalized care. We treat you like family and each patient like our own pet."

"Improving lives through personalized care. We treat you like family and each patient like our own pet."

About Herschel Animal Clinic

Herschel Animal Clinic Veterinary Team

Herschel Animal Clinic improves lives through personalized care to pet owners in Jacksonville, Florida. Located in the heart of Jacksonville in the Avondale / Riverside neighborhoods, Herschel Animal Clinic looks forward to meeting you and your pet. As pet owners ourselves, the veterinarians at Herschel Animal Clinic believe that annual preventative care with wellness exams, vaccines, parasite screenings, heartworm test, and early detection lab tests are the key to a longer, healthier and happier life for your pet.

From your pet’s first visit to our Jacksonville vet clinic, our staff promotes a relationship built on trust by providing modern veterinary care to your pet with a focus on client education. As your partner in your pet’s health, we encourage questions and feedback. We want you to feel comfortable and informed of every decision. This trust and relationship provides you with peace of mind and allows us to better care for your pet.

Since 1960, Herschel Animal Clinic has improved lives through personalized vet care of Jacksonville pets.

Named one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics" in Jacksonville by ThreeBestRated.com and "Best Animal Hospital in Jacksonville" by LocalBest.com!

Meet Your Jacksonville Veterinarians

Dr. David Qualls

Veterinarian

Dr. David Qualls joined Herschel Animal Clinic in 2019. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. A life long resident of Florida, he has been practicing in northeast Florida since 1981 and currently resides in Jacksonville with his wife, Selene, and their family.

Dr. Qualls has been involved in raising and showing A.K.C. registered Siberian Huskies since 1972. He has bred and shown over 150 A.K.C. Champions, ten Best in Show Winners and a Siberian Husky Club of America National Specialty Best of Breed Winner. In addition to being one of the most accomplished Breeder/Owner/Handlers involved with the breed, Dr. Qualls has been an A.K.C. approved Judge for Siberian Huskies for the past 25 years. He has judged dog shows in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Italy, and Japan. His experience raising dogs for the past 45 years has proven to be a valuable asset not only in treating his patients, understanding their behavior, growth and nutritional needs but also in being able to pass practical experience gained with his own pets on to his Clients.

He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) and Jacksonville Veterinary Medical Society (JVMS) and has special interests in dermatology, ophthalmology, laser surgery, behavior and pet nutrition.

Dr. Suzanne Boston

Dr. Suzanne Boston

Veterinarian

Dr. Suzanne Boston graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Go Dawgs! Dr. Boston has a special interest in small animal preventive care, nutrition, and behavior. In her off time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with her husband and three dogs.

Dr. Barbara Kempf

Dr. Barbara Kempf

Veterinarian

Dr. Kempf graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys pet dentistry and feline medicine but has a love for canine medicine as well.

She has 1 Shetland Sheepdog and 4 cats, including 2 without the use of their back legs! Outside the vet hospital, Dr. Kempf is fond of the outdoors, likes hiking and camping, and will occasionally ride her motorcycle to work.

Dr. Amy Sherman

Dr. Amy Sherman

Veterinarian

Dr. Amy Sherman attended the University of Florida studying microbiology. She then went on to graduate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 with honors. Dr. Sherman completed an internship at a specialty and emergency hospital in southern Florida, after which she joined Herschel Animal Clinic in 2010. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sherman enjoys photography and experimenting with new culinary dishes. She is kept on her toes by her two young daughters, Zoe and Elena, with continual assistance from her loving husband, Ethan.

Desiree Davis

Desiree Davis

Veterinarian

Pamela Kwiatkowski

Pamela Kwiatkowski

Veterinarian

Alyce Sims

Alyce Sims

Veterinarian

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