Welcome to Herschel Animal Clinic

Your Jacksonville veterinary hospital, where we treat each pet like one of our own. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

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Your Jacksonville Veterinary Clinic

We treat your pet like one of our own.

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Jacksonville Veterinary 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.

Named one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics" in Jacksonville by ThreeBestRated.com!

Services

Herschel Animal Clinic provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.

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Testimonials

Click below to read what Jacksonville pet owners have to say about our veterinarians, staff and Herschel Animal Clinic!

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News

Jacksonville pet owners - see what promotions & specials are offered at Herschel Animal Clinic. Find news, articles, and alerts to keep your pets healthy and happy!

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Meet The Doctors

Our Jacksonville veterinarians and vet staff look forward to meeting you! Click below to Learn more about Herschel Animal Clinic.

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Read our reviews & shop our online pet pharmacy & store!

Brenda

Staff is very friendly and the service is excellent. If I could give them 100 stars I would! My Gizmo loves the staff and the staff loves him too which makes me happy.

Julianna

Excellent prices AND customer service/experience 💗 I used to go to the clinic at No More Homeless... you know, but no more. This is a business that cares about your pet and wants your business.

Online Pet Pharmacy

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How can we help your pet?

Herschel Animal Clinic provides Jacksonville, Florida with quality vet services, talented and experienced staff, and a love for serving the pets of Avondale and Riverside neighborhoods. Learn about all of our veterinary services...

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Allison Bryan

Veterinarian

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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

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.

Dr. Allison Bryan

Veterinarian

Bio Coming Soon...

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Dr. Suzanne Boston

Veterinarian

Dr. Barbara Kempf

Veterinarian

Dr. Amy Sherman

Veterinarian

Herschel Animal Clinic

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Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet?
August 17, 2018

Pet owners - you might be asking yourself, “Why should I vaccinate my pet?”

Here is some insightful information from our veterinarians to answer your questions about the safety of pet vaccines and their necessity to keep pets healthy....

Best Animal Hospital in Jacksonville
August 13, 2018

Folio Weekly is hosting Folio Weekly's Best of Jax awards & we would appreciate your votes!

Thank you for letting us care for your family! Your vote for us means you value our relationship & want us to help other Jacksonville pets.

"Best Animal Hospital" & "Best Veterinarian" in Jacksonville are in Pet Parenting category

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Why Do We Recommend Early Detection Tests?
July 17, 2018

Our Early Detection Testing provides information about your pet’s liver, kidneys & pancreas, blood sugar levels, white & red blood cell and platelet count and so much more.

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Summer Tricks to Get Rid of Ticks
June 20, 2018

Tick prevention is recommended year-round for pets, especially pets that are outdoors often and in wooded areas. We have many tick and flea/tick preventions that are safe and effective for your pets. ...

Save Money While Saving Your Pet's Heart
April 1, 2018

Buy 12 Doses of Heartgard - Get a FREE Kong Toy & a $12 Rebate
Exp. 6/30/18. Not valid in online store. ...

Named One of the Best Veterinary Clinics in Jacksonville
February 7, 2018

We think client reviews from other Jacksonville pet owners give you the best insight into Herschel Animal Clinic! Proud to have been named one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics" in Jacksonville by ThreeBestRated.com....

Save 10% on Dental Cleanings in February
January 25, 2018

JACKSONVILLE PET OWNERS: FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH - SAVE 10% ON PET DENTAL CLEANINGS IN FEBRUARY!...

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets
January 3, 2018

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets...

Jacksonville Pet Resources
January 2, 2018

Check out our Jacksonville Pet Resources page for helpful links, referrals to emergency hospitals and for pet adoptions and pet health information websites....

Shop Our Online Pet Pharmacy & Store 24/7
December 1, 2017

Jacksonville pet owners - Herschel Animal Clinic has both a fully stock in-house pharmacy and an online store with a large inventory of pet medications, including heartworm and flea and tick prevention....

View Your Pet's Medical Records
October 25, 2017

Thank you for allowing Herschel Animal Clinic to be your partner in your pet’s health! Beyond providing your family with veterinary care, we offer you two options to view your pet’s medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills....

View Your Pet's Medical Records
October 25, 2017

Save Time & Money With Our Preventative Care Packgages
October 1, 2017

Herschel Animal Clinic offers annual Wellness Packages to help your pets live long, healthy, happy lives....

How Old Is My Pet In Human Years?
September 29, 2017

As your pet ages - their healthcare needs become greater. Since pets age at a faster rate than humans, Herschel Animal Clinic recommends an exam every six months after your pet reaches age 7 in order to make them happy, healthy and pain-free...

Welcome to Herschel Animal Clinic

Your Jacksonville Veterinary Clinic