Veterinarian in Southside Jacksonville, FL
SJB Animal Care Center has been part of the Southside neighborhood since 1988, right here on St. Johns Bluff Road.
Trusted by Southside Jacksonville families since 1988. Your neighborhood veterinarian, not a chain that moved in.
Serving Southside Pet Families for Nearly Four Decades
Southside isn't just where SJB happens to be located. It's the neighborhood this practice grew up alongside. Families who've lived here for decades bring their second and third generations of pets through our doors, and newer Southside residents find us the same way longtime neighbors always have: word of mouth from people who trust us with their own animals.
That kind of local roots matters. It means the team here understands the neighborhood, not just the address. We know which streets tend to flood during heavy Florida rain, which parks get the most foot traffic (and therefore the most parasite exposure), and which parts of Southside have seen the most new development bring in younger families with new puppies and kittens.
Southside's population includes a real mix: established homeowners who've been here since before the practice existed, working families in newer developments, and a meaningful number of renters in the apartment complexes near the retail corridors. We've built our model to serve all of them the same way, with the same unrushed appointments regardless of how long you've called this neighborhood home.
What to Expect at SJB
Thirty-minute appointments, not rushed exams. Same-day lab results, not a week of waiting. A follow-up call the day after your visit. This is the model for every Southside client, from a first visit to a fifteenth.
Every service SJB offers is available to Southside pet families, delivered by the same team at the same address you already know.
- Medical Services: wellness exams, sick visits, and same-day in-house lab results
- Complete Care Wellness Plans: predictable monthly pricing starting at $59
- Grooming: including sedated grooming for anxious pets
- Boarding: at the Paw & Heart Hotel, with medically dependent boarding available
- Preventative Care: year-round parasite prevention for Northeast Florida's climate
If you're a Southside neighbor who hasn't visited yet, getting started is simple. Same-day sick appointments are often available, and our team will walk you through everything at your first visit.
Imaging We Handle On-Site
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Complete Care Wellness Plans for Southside Pets
Bundle your pet's annual exam, vaccines, and diagnostics into one flat monthly payment starting at $59, with member discounts on spay/neuter and 10% off boarding through our Healthy Stay Advantage program.
Common Questions From Southside Pet Families
Your Southside Neighborhood Veterinarian
Book your appointment today and experience the care Southside families have trusted since 1988.
