SJB Animal Care Center

4.6 (249)
2520 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at SJB Animal Care Center

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Adrienne Riley

One of my dogs was coughing, and previous treatment didn't seem to fix the issue. My regular vet was unable to squeeze her in so they refered me to SBJ. All of the staff were helpful and friendly, and the doctor spent a lot of time explaining everything to me. They took x-rays and did blood work and the cost was reasonable. Overall, they made our first experience with them a good one. If you don't have a regular vet and your looking in the area I would recommend them.

posted: 10/06/2023

plush creeper /mincraft creeper

If you really care about your animal don't bring them here, they let my my poor cat suffer. All they did was drain my bank account for as much money as they could by the time we took him to a different vet it was to late they didn't share the test results and they could have put him on antibiotics and steroids to help but didn't. Shame on you for saying that you really care. Almost $600 dollars and all they said was we need to do more test. They took advantage of the love we had for our cat.(I guess they needed someone to make a house payment or something for them.)

posted: 08/29/2023

Cynthia Johnson

They are taking amazing care of my 15 year old cat today. Staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are average and I know my pet is in great hands. He is living his best life and is just here for a little bald spot. This is a quiet place, clean, and close to me. Love it!

posted: 11/19/2021

rachel qualls

Very caring staff! Able to see my sick dog promptly and Dr Nguyen was so knowledgeable and I felt confident in her care. Highly recommend!

posted: 08/04/2023

Taylor Nicole

This place doesn’t even deserve a single star. On 6/20 I brought my 4 year old cat into the vet due to wheezing, being lethargic, and not eating nor drinking. I was instructed to drop him off and the vet would look at him as soon as she got in. My poor baby wasn’t seen until after they did all the surgeries and when he was the doctor didn’t do anything for him. She said he was stable and normal, but didn’t do blood work or even give him fluids. We had to beg them to give our dehydrated cat fluids when we went to pick him up, because they claimed he was ok and it was only feline asthma. My husband challenged that and wanted to know exactly what was done for our boy and was told Dr.Chau Nguyen would call us as she was gone for the day. She called us Tuesday evening and when told Binx wasn’t doing any better, she acted surprised and then started saying there was no way she misdiagnosed him. My husband told her there was no improvement and he was only getting worse, so she called in a script for antibiotics. She knew she messed up, because she never called to check on him yesterday as she said she would. My poor baby passed at 1:35am today and he suffered at their hands, he never should have went through the pain he did. If Dr. Chau Nguyen actually cared and fully checked our cat, he firmly believe we would have been able to catch this or ease his suffering sooner. This was the worst experience of my life and I will NEVER step foot in this office ever again. And I’ll make sure everyone knows this is NOT any place to bring your animals and from the comments below, you’re no stranger to allowing peoples pets to die at your hands.

posted: 06/22/2023