Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Healthcare in Jacksonville
Southside Animal Clinic has been serving Jacksonville's pet community since 1964. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff specializes in comprehensive pet healthcare, including wellness exams, dental care, emergency services, and behavioral medicine. We utilize Fear Free practices to minimize stress during visits and emphasize preventive care through nutritional counseling and pain management programs. Our facility features a dedicated pet resort with boarding and daycare services, offering monitored play areas and water activities.With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians provide specialized care in internal medicine, acupuncture, and rehabilitation therapy. We maintain 24/7 emergency coverage through UrgentVet partnerships while operating regular hours for routine care. Our commitment to continuing education ensures we stay current with veterinary advancements while maintaining personalized attention to each pet's unique needs.
Services
Veterinary Care
Boarding
Dental Services
Emergency Care
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Behavioral Medicine
Pet Resort
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of veterinary experience since 1964
- Our team uses Fear Free practices to reduce pet anxiety
- 24/7 emergency care available through UrgentVet partnership
- Comprehensive services from wellness exams to specialized treatments
- Pet resort with monitored play areas and water activities
What people say
Kind and welcoming
TRULY care
Knowledgeable
Incredibly friendly
Loves seeing the vet
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary services include wellness exams, diagnostic testing, and chronic condition management. Experienced doctors provide personalized treatment plans using Fear Free techniques to minimize stress. We handle routine checkups, vaccinations, and complex medical cases with equal care and attention.
Pet Boarding
Our pet resort features secure outdoor play areas, water activities, and monitored socialization. Boarding includes regular health checks, medication administration, and emergency care access. Spacious accommodations suit dogs and cats with different socialization needs and behavioral requirements.
Dental Services
Preventive and therapeutic dental care includes professional cleanings under anesthesia, radiographs, and periodontal treatment. We address halitosis, tartar buildup, and oral infections while emphasizing home care education for maintaining dental health between visits.
Emergency Care
Critical care available through UrgentVet partnership for after-hours emergencies. Our team coordinates treatment plans for trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. We provide stabilization and follow-up care during regular business hours for complex medical emergencies.
Behavioral Medicine
Specialized behavioral consultations address anxiety, aggression, and house-soiling issues. We develop customized training plans and environmental modifications. Referrals to qualified trainers available for complex cases requiring in-home behavior modification programs.
People
Dr. Tyler Begg
Veterinarian
Graduated with Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Florida in 2022. Specializes in internal medicine, ultrasonography, and anesthesia. Implements Fear Free practices to reduce clinical stress in patients.
Dr. Jessie Burgess
Lead Veterinarian
University of Florida graduate with specialty internship in integrative medicine. Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist since 2015. Focuses on preventative medicine and chronic pain management using holistic approaches.
Questions
What are your regular business hours?
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, Sunday closed. Emergency care available through UrgentVet after hours.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, our Pet Resort includes monitored play areas, water activities, and overnight accommodations for dogs and cats.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept Care Credit financing and various other payment methods for veterinary and pet care services.
Are vaccinations required for boarding?
Yes, all core vaccinations and parasite prevention must be current for boarding and daycare participation.
Do you provide emergency veterinary care?
Emergency services available through UrgentVet partnership for after-hours care. Regular patients receive coordinated follow-up treatment.
What wellness services do you offer?
Comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations, nutritional counseling, dental cleanings, and preventive parasite control programs.
Reviews (5)
The Incredible Mr. Rice
Nov 27, 2021
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I currently sit here in their parking lot writing this review. When I tell you to RUN not walk to this clinic. These ladies literally are like family now. Boy what a morning I had. My 14 year old fur son was having a morning and I truly thought it was our final morning together. I called so many vets trying to get an appointment and stumbled across this place. Not only is it 3 minutes from my home, but the second I got on the phone with someone I immediately felt at ease. I was in TEARS and she immediately welcomed me and got me a appointment. When I arrived, one of the ladies came out ( I am so
Thelma Gibson
Nov 20, 2021
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Very nice and friendly people, they checked up on Chloe after her appointment and also called me back a few days later to check on her again.
Katlin Keller
Sep 01, 2021
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My 11-year-old lab mix is a new patient to Dr. Holloway. After only two appointments with Southside Animal Clinic, we are already satisfied with our choice to switch vets. Dr. Holloway is attentive and knowledgeable. The staff is also incredibly courteous and thorough. We recently had an emergency visit which resulted in surgery. Dr. Holloway's quick decision making was vital to my pet's health and we are forever grateful. I'd recommend Southside Animal Clinic to anyone who asks.
Elma Carrier
Aug 06, 2021
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Southside Animal Clinic is a wonderful boarding facility. My dog is always happy when I pick him up. I get photos text to me of him playing with all the doggie friends he meets there. Excellent Always
Hannah Taddeo
Aug 05, 2021
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Gail is extremely compassionate in her profession. Our poor girl Riley is battling cancer and somehow Gail knew exactly what to say. We are giving letting our girl live out her very best life. Although we do not use SAC 100% of the time (my aunt has a clinic in Tampa we go to for annuals etc.) every time we bring one of our pets in for any abnormalities they treat us like we're regulars. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area.
