The Angel Fund at SJB Animal Care Center
Financial assistance for Jacksonville families facing hardship, so cost doesn't have to be the reason a pet goes without care.
Trusted by Jacksonville pet families since 1988. Supporting families through unexpected hardship since the fund's creation.
What Is the Angel Fund
The Angel Fund is our in-house financial assistance program for pet families in Jacksonville facing unexpected hardship. It exists for the moment when a pet needs care and the cost of that care would otherwise be out of reach.
This isn't insurance, and it isn't a loan. It's a resource built by this practice, for the families we serve, to help close the gap when it matters most. We believe that a temporary financial setback shouldn't determine whether a pet gets the care they need, and the Angel Fund is one way we try to make that true in practice, not just in principle.
The fund reflects something core to how SJB operates. We've built a practice around long-term relationships rather than transactional visits, and that philosophy extends to how we think about the families going through a hard stretch financially. A client of many years facing a job loss, or a family managing an unexpected medical crisis of their own, shouldn't have to choose between that hardship and their pet's health.
Who the Fund Is For
Families facing a sudden, unexpected veterinary cost that falls outside what they can currently afford, particularly when the need is urgent and doesn't leave time to save up.
Long-time clients going through a temporary hardship, such as job loss, a medical emergency in the family, or another financial disruption that wasn't part of the plan.
Pet owners who would otherwise have to choose between necessary care and their household budget, especially when the alternative is delaying care that could get more serious and more expensive the longer it waits.
Military families dealing with the financial strain that can come with deployment, a PCS move, or a reduction in household income during a transition.
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How to Apply for Help
If you're facing a situation where cost is standing between your pet and the care they need, talk to our team. We'll walk through your situation together and explain what the Angel Fund can offer for your specific circumstance. This conversation happens without judgment. Financial hardship can be difficult to talk about, and our goal is to help, not to make that conversation harder than it needs to be.
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How to Donate to the Angel Fund
If you'd like to contribute to the Angel Fund and help another Jacksonville family access care for their pet, reach out to our team to learn how. Every contribution goes directly toward helping local families keep their pets healthy during a hard stretch, and gifts of any size make a real difference given how the fund is structured.
Why SJB's Imaging Is Different
- On-site digital equipment. Full-body and dental X-ray plus ultrasound handled in our building. No referral to an outside imaging center for routine cases.
- AI-assisted radiology + board-certified radiologist reads. Speed plus specialist accuracy.
- Same-visit imaging. Imaging happens during the exam, not at a separate appointment. Findings inform the treatment plan before you leave.
- Ultrasound-guided procedures. Cystocentesis, fine needle aspirates, and other guided procedures use ultrasound for precision and safety.
- Dental X-rays as part of routine dental care. Full-mouth dental imaging is standard for our dental procedures, not an upsell.
- Digital records. Images are stored digitally and shareable with specialists or new vets if needed.
Other Ways We Help Make Care Accessible
The Angel Fund is one part of a broader approach to keeping care within reach for Jacksonville families.
Care Credit financing and military discounts
Predictable monthly pricing on routine care starting at $59
Common Questions About the Angel Fund
Answers to the questions Jacksonville pet owners ask most about preventative care.
Reach Out If Cost Is a Barrier
Whether you need assistance or want to help another family access care, talk to our team about the Angel Fund.
