Treating your pets like family since 2001
At Ark Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care for your furry friends. Since 2001, our dedicated team has been committed to treating your pets like family, and we're honored to be your trusted partner in their health and wellness journey.
Our Mission
Our mission is to communicate and educate you in a friendly, considerate atmosphere while providing complete comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care for your pet. We believe that an open line of communication between you and our staff will help provide the best possible health care for your pet.
Our Services
At Ark Animal Hospital, we offer a wide range of services to cater to the unique needs of your pets. Our comprehensive veterinary care services include:
Preventive Care & Wellness Programs
Preventive care is our top priority. We believe that prevention is better than cure, which is why we offer annual and bi-annual health care plans for dogs and cats.
Boarding
Need a safe, friendly place for your pet to stay while you travel or while you're at work? We provide boarding services for both dogs and cats, with separate facilities to ensure their comfort and safety.
Dentistry & Digital Dental Radiography
We're committed to helping you provide the best dental care possible for your pets throughout their lifetime.
Grooming
Our professional pet grooming services cater to the unique needs of your pets, ensuring they look and feel their best.
Surgery & Laser Procedures
We're proud to be one of the only Laser pet surgical facilities in the Jacksonville area, offering the latest technology to ensure precise and minimally invasive surgeries.
Home Delivery of Medications & Supplies
Convenience is key! Sign up for our online pharmacy and enjoy discounted pricing on all your pet supplies, including foods, supplements, and prescription and non-prescription medications.
Our Commitment to You and Your Pet
We're proud to have Fear-Free Certified Professionals on our team, dedicated to caring for your pet's emotional well-being as well as their physical well-being. Our goal is to earn your trust and provide you and your pet with caring veterinary services.
Supporting the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund
We're committed to supporting the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund, a program of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). The program was created to support veterinarians who provide medical services to the lost, neglected, and abused animals that find their way into our hospital.
Positive Experiences
- Several reviewers praised the staff and veterinarians at Ark Animal Hospital for their care and compassion towards their pets.
- Many reviewers mentioned that the hospital's staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive to their pets' needs.
- Some reviewers appreciated the hospital's willingness to accommodate their pets' special needs, such as anxiety or fear.
- Several reviewers praised Dr. Maxwell and her staff for their professionalism, expertise, and kindness.
Negative Experiences
- Some reviewers had negative experiences with the hospital's pricing, feeling that it was too expensive or not transparent.
- One reviewer felt belittled and lectured by the veterinarian, and felt that they were not listened to or taken seriously.
- Another reviewer had a bad experience with the hospital's boarding facilities, claiming that their pet was able to escape due to negligence.
- Some reviewers felt that the hospital's customer service was lacking, with one reviewer describing the veterinarian as "rude" and another feeling that their concerns were not taken seriously.