St Francis Veterinary Care

22/06/2025

We are so grateful to be able to continue to serve this community. We were able to provide vaccinations, flea and heartworm prevention, wellness exams and nail trims to pets of families in need. 💕🐾

20/06/2025

🐾 Big Day in Lake Butler! 🐾

This past Saturday, we partnered with Union County Animal Control for a FREE pet vaccine clinic, generously sponsored by the Banfield Foundation —and the turnout was amazing!

There are no local veterinary clinics in this rural area, and part of our mission is to make sure every pet has access to care… so we showed up! 💪🐾

📍 106 pets served — 83 dogs and 23 cats received care
💉 Pets were vaccinated and protected against serious diseases like Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Leptospirosis, Kennel Cough, Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, and Panleukopenia viruses
🧪 27 heartworm tests were performed — 3 dogs were diagnosed positive and are now receiving treatment
📌 20 microchips placed to help bring lost pets back home

A huge thank you to all the volunteers, veterinary professionals, and community partners who made this event possible. We loved seeing so many Lake Butler residents and their wonderful pets, and we look forward to continuing to serve this community with compassion and care. 💙

13/06/2025

Union County Residents: The pre-registration spots are almost full. But we have room for plenty more to come in as walk-ins for tomorrow from 10 AM until 2 PM at Union County animal control. Free vaccines and free microchipping!! Flea prevention, nail trims and more available at affordable cost. Lots of very cute adoptable dogs there too. Can’t wait to see you all there! 

💗 Come see us this weekend to get your sweet pups & kitties checked on & vaccinated by St Francis Vet Care! If anyone is interested in visiting our pups while they’re here, they definitely can! 💗

10/06/2025

For all our clients in the SWAG community our monthly outreach has been rescheduled. The Wednesday outreach has been moved to Saturday, June 21st from 9am-12pm. If you live in the 32607 zip code and are receiving government assistance (food stamps, SSI, etc) you are eligible to bring your pet for vaccines, exams, microchipping and more! Services are offered at reduced cost, financial assistance available for all pets that are spayed/neutered.

06/06/2025

**OUTREACH UPDATES** Did you know you can find all our outreach locations, schedules and even reserve your spot on our website? Visit us online at www.stfrancisvetcare.org/events!
We will be serving our seniors in downtown Gainesville tomorrow at Pine Grove Apartments (open to the public) from 10a-12p and then at Sunshine Park (residents only) from 12-2p.
Our SWAG community outreach has been rescheduled for Sat, June 21st but we will still be at Grace Marketplace on Wed, June 11th from 1-4pm.
If you have questions about our Outreach program or are a veterinary professional or student and would like to volunteer, email us at [email protected].

03/06/2025

Calling all rescues and those interested in adopting a new dog. Our friends at Union County Animal Control are overcrowded and need help! These pets may have to be euthanized if they cannot be adopted. We will be on site Saturday, June 14th with Banfield Foundation providing free vaccines, free microchipping and more for Union County residents - all adoptable pets will be there and adoption fees are waived! https://www.stfrancisvetcare.org/events/unionco-xz9en

26/05/2025

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we remember and honor.

At St. Francis Vet Care, we pause today to reflect on the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we cherish.

We are especially mindful of the veterans in our community—those we’ve had the privilege to serve through our veterinary outreach and have shared with us their experiences of loss and sacrifice.

To all who have served, and to their families—we see you, we honor you, and we thank you.

21/05/2025

Meet JoJo and Sugar – two sweet girls we’ve had the privilege of caring for at our clinic this month.

Both are facing serious health challenges and need our community’s support.

🐾 JoJo has been diagnosed with mast cell cancer and is scheduled for surgery this week.
🐾 Sugar suffered a leg fracture while playing with her dog friends and will need surgery in order to walk again.

Every day, we meet pets whose needs go beyond what we can provide in-house — but thanks to the incredible veterinary community here in Gainesville, FL, we’re able to coordinate advanced care and give these animals a second chance and their owner’s peace of mind.

If you’d like to help pets like Sugar and JoJo, please consider donating here:
👉 https://www.stfrancisvetcare.org/donate

Thank you to our amazing supporters and community partners for helping these pups heal. ❤️

16/05/2025

We’re getting the bus all packed and ready for our Vaccine Outreach Clinic tomorrow in Union County. We will be at Pop Pop's Pizza Box from 12p-4p! Can’t wait to make more furry friends and see you all there! 🥰🐶🐱

04/05/2025

We had a fantastic day at our outreach clinic downtown! Today, we visited two neighborhoods that provide housing for low-income seniors—and thankfully, they’re pet-friendly.

These visits always remind us how much comfort and companionship pets bring to their people, especially seniors. We’re honored to support these relationships by helping ensure their furry family members stay happy, healthy, and by their side.

Thank you to our incredible team and the residents who welcomed us so warmly today!

02/05/2025

Did you know we have a vaccine clinic for pets of seniors in downtown Gainesville every month? The first Saturday of every month we are at Pinegrove Apartments (1901 NE 2nd St) just off Main Street. We provide low-cost vaccines, nail trims and parasite prevention for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Come see us tomorrow, Sat May 3rd from 10am-2pm!