About Herschel Animal Clinic
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!
Meet Your Jacksonville Veterinarians
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
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
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.
