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Birch Island Veterinary Center

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Birch Island Veterinary Center

We offer full medical, surgical and dental care as well as boarding, daycare & grooming. We also offer training onsite at various times of the year.

Opened in 2018, Birch Island Veterinary Center is a long-time dream for our lead doctor Deanna Greer, who has been a Jacksonville native for over 15 years, and a veterinarian for over 20 years! It has grown to include four veterinarians and a large support staff of wonderful, compassionate, dedicated team members. Our practice strives to be the home away from home for your dogs, cats, rabbits and

small animal family members (including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, chinchillas & ferrets). We offer full medical, surgical and dental care as well as boarding, day care & grooming services. Our facility was designed from the ground-up to eliminate fear, anxiety, and stress and values the emotional state of our patients as much as their physical health. We have separate entrances, waiting rooms, and exam rooms for dogs vs cats, as well as slip-free surfaces and alternate exam locations to make your pet's experience as comfortable as possible. Our veterinarians, managers, techs, groomers, receptionists & resort staff all work together to provide your fur family the best possible care and attention. Please feel free to call us at 904-717-6840 for more information or stop by to meet some of our team in person. We offer tours of the resort & spa!

01/15/2025

I NEED A HOME

This gorgeous green-eyed gal came to us as a stray and is now ready for a cozy home to call her own. About 6 months old and named Whiskers by our staff, she’s been spayed, vaccinated, combo tested & dewormed. Her personality is full of affection, silly head butts & so much love. She’s worked her way into all of our hearts and that is why we want to see her find a purr-fect family. Whiskers did have an issue with her tushie (a prolapsed rectum) but it has been surgically corrected and she’s been doing great. Our staff can discuss this further with you.

Her adoption fee is $75 to help cover some of the costs of the care she’s received and to ensure she goes to a good home. To meet Whiskers, please stop by 14485 Philips Highway in Jacksonville or call us for more info at 904-717-6840.

01/13/2025

“Friends are like quilts they never lose their warmth".

A little chill in the air doesn’t stop these pup pals from enjoying a little outdoor playtime 🥰.

01/10/2025

Looking like a chilly few days ahead! Keep your pets warm 🥰

01/08/2025

Today is National Labrador Retriever Day!

One of the most popular breeds in the country, Labrador Retrievers are known for their friendliness, loyalty & intelligence. Originating in Newfoundland in the 1800s, they were established through British working breeds to help fishermen retrieve nets from cold water. Their thick double coat, webbed toes, and rudder-like tail made them ideal water dogs and still do.

A larger-sized breed weighing an average of 60-75 lb (males are bigger), Labradors can be found in black, chocolate & yellow. (More recently, some breeders have developed colors like white, silver & charcoal). With their gentle, affectionate personalities, they make great family pets as well as wonderful therapy dogs. Active and highly trainable, Labs also excel in search-and-rescue, agility and sporting activities. Regular exercise and mental stimulation is required to keep them happy & engaged and routine brushing keeps their coats healthy.

Have a Lab and want to share their pic? Please do so in the comments!

Looking to add one to the family? Consider adoption! Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida - District 4 Jacksonville is a great resource plus many of our shelters often have Labs and Lab mixes 🐾

01/03/2025

THANK YOU!

All of you really stepped up to help out our community’s animal shelters & rescues. We’ve already delivered the first large load of goodies and these will be picked up this weekend to pass along. With all your generous donations, we’ve been able to divvy them up between several organizations including Animal Care & Protective Services, Ana's Angels Animal Rescue & more. We collected almost two carloads of toys, treats, leashes, collars, beds & other supplies 🐾

We will be stopping collections for now but will let you know when our next donation drive will be! Thank you again!!!!

01/01/2025

🎊🎊 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Cheers to all of our amazing animal patients & guests and their human counterparts for being part of our 2024! And thank you to our staff for being such an incredible crew of compassionate, committed caretakers. We welcomed awesome new team members, implemented exciting new projects & plans, added some great features to better accommodate our clients and celebrated another fun anniversary event ☺️. Most of all, we got to do what we love most - be there for our community and offer support to so many wonderful pet families & friends 🐾

Here’s to an upcoming year of good health, joyful moments, fun adventures & new opportunities! We look forward to sharing them with you ❤️.

12/31/2024

PET PARENTS / NYE SAFETY:

New Year’s Eve can be fun for us but scary for our pets. Many animals get lost or injured during the festivities, so please keep them safe tonight. Here are some tips to help:

⭐️ Make sure your pets have identification with up-to-date information. If your pets are microchipped, make sure your contact information in the registry is current. Consider putting a colllar with an ID tag on your dog or cat today even if they don’t normally wear one.

⭐️ Take a current photo of all of your pets just in case they do escape and you need to post pics.

⭐️ Check the perimeters of your outside spaces to confirm they are safe and secure. If your neighbors set off fireworks at an unexpected time, make sure that your yard is escape-proof so that your pets are contained. Keep gates closed & locked and block any possible holes or compromised areas.

⭐️ Unless you are 💯 certain your dog is ok with noises & crowds, leave them at home if you go to parties, fireworks displays or other gatherings. Loud pops/bangs, unfamiliar places and strangers can all be frightening to many dogs, and there's a significant risk of them becoming spooked and running away.

⭐️ Consider putting your pets in a safe, secure room or crate during parties and fireworks. Provide cozy blankets and soft music if available. Give dogs a distracting chew toy like a peanut-butter filled Kong or other long-lasting treat.

⭐️ If you're hosting guests, ask them to help keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors and gates can help both you and your guests remain vigilant.

⭐️ Keep your pets inside if you or your neighbors are setting off fireworks.
Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks and BBQ items like charcoal, kabob skewers & fatty or harmful foods away from curious pets.

⭐️ Check your yard for any firework debris before letting your pet out to play or potty. Even if you didn’t light them, others in your neighborhood may have and debris can end up by you.

Whatever your opinion on fireworks is, just keep in mind that our pets generally aren’t fans (neither are wildlife). Please be safe, diligent, respectful & responsible ❤️

12/30/2024

NEW YEAR’S HOURS 🎉

We will be closing at 2 PM on Tuesday 12/31 and closed on Bew Year’s Day Wednesday 1/1. Staff will be on hand to care for our resort guests but we will not be open.

Wishing everyone a happy & safe week! Thank you all for being such an amazing community of compassionate pet people and giving us the opportunity to care for your animal families this past year. We are truly grateful and looking forward to continuing & strengthening those wonderful relationships in the coming year ❤️

12/25/2024

“May this beautiful holiday season fill your heart with love, your home with joy, and your life with laughter.”

All of us at Birch Island Veterinary Center wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas. May your days be furry & bright 🐾

12/23/2024

MEOWY CHRISTMAS!

These adorable kitty guests are enjoying their stay in our feline resort with comfy, sunny accommodations plus plenty of TLC from our team 😻

Our cat boarding area is well-equipped with spacious quarters including suites housing fun cat towers that have direct views to the outdoors! We also have a specialized room full of unique climbing features, toys & more. The kitty wing is on the opposite side of the building from the dogs giving our feline friends a quiet, calm & relaxing experience 🩷.

12/22/2024

🎅 CHRISTMAS HOURS

Both the hospital & resort will be closing at 2 PM on Tuesday 12/24 and CLOSED on Christmas Day, Wednesday 12/25.

Wishing everyone a happy holiday week ahead!

12/20/2024

Birch Island buddies ❤️

We are so lucky to have such adorable pets grace our presence every day. Whether enjoying outdoor play time at the resort, a refreshing spa session or a tasty snack, these furry friends bring us joy with their sweet smiles & continuous cuteness 🐾

Want your pet to join the family? Call us at 904-717-6840 for veterinary care, boarding & daycare or grooming services 🐶🐱🐰

12/18/2024

UPDATE: Black & White kitten still available! All others have been adopted ❤️

🐱 KITTENS AVAILABLE!

Wrigley, Cheddar & Caesar are all 7 week old male kittens who are looking for their forever families. This beautiful bunch of babies have had their first vaccines, exams & dewormings and are just waiting for their final fecal results. If you are interested in meeting them, please stop by the hospital at 14485 Philips Highway in Jax and ask to see them!

A $50 adoption fee covers their care so far as well as their neuters with us when old enough. Any remaining vaccines or additional care post adoption will be the financial responsibility of new owner.

Make your holidays even merrier by adding one of these sweet guys to your family ❤️

12/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who dropped off donations for Animal Care & Protective Services!! The first batch was delivered today and will be making a lot of shelter pets very happy. We will continue to collect items for another week or so. Toys, treats & collars/leashes are the bulk of what we’re focused on but other supplies accepted as well. Please drop them off in the resort 🐾

12/12/2024

You just never know where Santa will show up…

Today, the jolly Mr. Claus paid a visit to all the good girls & boys at Birch Island! Both pets & staff had a chance to meet this holiday celebrity as he strolled through the building spreading Christmas cheer (and taking Santa selfies along the way 🎅).

12/08/2024

PLEASE NOTE:

The hospital is OPEN today!! We are having a minor phone glitch so if you are calling for an appointment or have a question, please press option 2 for the resort side and you’ll be connected to hospital staff. We apologize for any confusion. This is our first day of being open on Sundays and we’ll be addressing this issue ASAP.

Thank you!

Address

14485 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, FL
32256

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19047176840

Website

https://birchislandvet.com/

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🎊🎊 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Cheers to all of our amazing animal patients & guests and their human counterparts for being part of our 2024! And thank you to our staff for being such an incredible crew of compassionate, committed caretakers. We welcomed awesome new team members, implemented exciting new projects & plans, added some great features to better accommodate our clients and celebrated another fun anniversary event ☺️. Most of all, we got to do what we love most - be there for our community and offer support to so many wonderful pet families & friends 🐾 Here’s to an upcoming year of good health, joyful moments, fun adventures & new opportunities! We look forward to sharing them with you ❤️.

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Rooted In Kindness

Birch Island Veterinary Center opened its doors in November 2018. Dr. Deanna Greer (aka Dee) had the vision to create a beautiful, state-of-the-art space dedicated to exceptional care of our community’s pets. Named after a quaint island in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York where Dee spent many memorable Summers, Birch Island Veterinary Center was designed to share that same sense of calm, comfort & welcoming. Becoming the first fully certified Fear-Free animal hospital in Jacksonville helped us further achieve that mission. We offer complete veterinary care, boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends in a stress-free environment with added focus on your pet’s emotional wellbeing as well as their physical health.