Our Mission is to Provide Exceptional Veterinary Care in a Compassionate and Professional Environment. Our veterinarians and staff understand that the needs of our feline friends are unique, and we have adjusted our practice to make a feline friendly environment. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to your furry family members.
At SAH, dogs are our best friends, too! Our doctors will perform comprehensive examinations and diagnostics to craft a treatment plan that ensures the highest quality of life for your canine companion. If you are looking for a caring and compassionate veterinary team to help make sure your pet remains in good health, we are happy to help!
At SAH, dogs are our best friends, too! Our doctors will perform comprehensive examinations and diagnostics to craft a treatment plan that ensures the highest quality of life for your canine companion. If you are looking for a caring and compassionate veterinary team to help make sure your pet remains in good health, we are happy to help!
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We have been providing exceptional and compassionate veterinary care in Jacksonville and the surrounding area since 1985. Switzerland Animal Hospital was established in 1985 with the goal of providing the best veterinary health care to northwest St. John's County while fostering an environment where clients and pets are treated like family.
We are proud to offer climate controlled interior boarding for our furry friends. Our staff understands that leaving your pet under the care of somebody besides yourself can cause some anxiety for you and your pet. The good news is that your pet probably already knows most of our staff as their healthcare providers.
Since 1985, the veterinarians and support staff at Switzerland Animal Hospital have sought to achieve the highest standards of veterinary medicine. We know that cats are part of the family, yours and ours. Our clients' response to the care we provide is the strongest testament to the quality of care we provide for their cats.
We use the Brymill Cryosurgery System to deliver liquid nitrogen to abnormal (cancerous or precancerous) and benign skin growths, such as warts or small mast cell tumors. This procedure may require mild sedation or a local anesthetic, but can typically be performed without it. A blister will develop where the liquid nitrogen contacts the skin.
Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet's overall health. Dental disease, if left untreated leads to bacteria disseminating into the blood stream targeting kidney, heart, and liver that can cause permanent organ damage. Many of these problems can be avoided by having your pet's teeth examined and professionally cleaned on a regular basis.
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Jennifer Elliott
Nov 27, 2021
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No Chance
Nov 19, 2021
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These guys misdiagnosed our standard poodle with gastroenteritis. Our dog ended up dying the very next day after being in their care and misdiagnoses and releasing her. In the process of trying to diagnose our poodle, they did several testing on her to the tune of almost $1000.We've had to call and ask for all of our testing results to come back. At no point did they ever reach out and call us. Poor communication and would not recommend. We were of course warned by our neighbors having the same bad experience with these guys. Go somewhere else.
Update - See owners response below.... You first
Update - See owners response below.... You first
Angelina Middleton
Nov 03, 2021
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I can’t say enough amazing things about Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff and doctors are truly amazing. We got our first dog at 5 weeks old and from day one they were very caring, responsive, and genuine. My dog gets excited when we pull into the parking lot. I’ve gotten calls in the evenings from the doctors to check on Buddy after treatments. I absolutely love this place. They are the best!!!
Lisamarie Monaco
Oct 31, 2021
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Switzerland Animal Hospital is by far the best! We are fairly new to Switzerland Animal Hospital. Our first experience was a few months back Dr. Victoria Nihls and her staff helped save our 9 year old, Olde English Bulldogge, Dagg's Life. He had heat stroke and we called them as they are the closest to our home and they said bring him in NOW. They opened their arms and hearts to our family of dogs ever since. We have 3 Olde English Bulldogge's and a toy poodle. Since then we have had to bring our pups into the office, and each time Dr. Michael Bredehoeft and his wonderful staff took care of us
Linda Stahl
Oct 21, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff and the doctors are so compassionate and responsive. They saved my 12 year old Pomeranian by getting her right in and on fluids and antibiotics. When she needed emergency care over the weekend, they helped to get her into an emergency vet for her care. Turned out she needed gallbladder surgery. She would have died without the care and surgery. Our old vet was too busy to even talk to over the phone. My 3 dogs and 2 cats will never go anywhere else. They are the best and I highly recommend them!
Kasey Alban
Oct 19, 2021
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This was our first visit since moving to the area and I was very happy with my experience and how quickly they could see my dogs. My dogs are cute, sweet and neurotic in public so I appreciated their patience and understanding during our visit. The front office staff, assistant and doctor were all very friendly and the visit was quick. We will be back.
Claudia
Oct 16, 2021
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We have been bringing our furry family members to SAH since 2019. We have been treated with respect and dignity during each visit and have been impressed with the extraordinary level of knowledge, acumen and compassion that the *entire* staff displays. Not only are the vets top notch, but previous conversations with other staff members made me wonder if they were vets too. We unexpectedly lost our 5-year-old GSD last month to liver cancer and it’s been hard. We walked around in shock for a few days and then began trying to process what happened. Receiving a highly personalized condolence card
Patti Mundy
Aug 01, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
I take my two cats, AJ & Sharpie here. The Vets and staff are very caring and knowledgeable. Nice, comfortable office, that is now open and I didn’t have to sit in the car. Dr. Nihls was our Vet today and Jade was our nurse. They were excellent!
I take my two cats, AJ & Sharpie here. The Vets and staff are very caring and knowledgeable. Nice, comfortable office, that is now open and I didn’t have to sit in the car. Dr. Nihls was our Vet today and Jade was our nurse. They were excellent!
Joyce Bates
Jun 17, 2021
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My most recent visit to Switzerland Animal Hospital, wasn't a pleasant one. I had to put my dog of 16 years to rest. The doctor and the staff treated my dog Spike with the best of care at that particular time, they were very comforting to my husband, because I wasn't able to go because it was a too difficult for me.
Switzerland Animal Hospital had taken care of Spike through health care and boarding for 15 years of his life. I would highly recommend this hospital to anyone who's looking for a place of love and care of their pet.
A few days after my Spike's cremation, we received an amazing sympathy
Switzerland Animal Hospital had taken care of Spike through health care and boarding for 15 years of his life. I would highly recommend this hospital to anyone who's looking for a place of love and care of their pet.
A few days after my Spike's cremation, we received an amazing sympathy
Emmitt Brooks
Aug 24, 2020
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Howie Eskanazy
Aug 07, 2020
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Lisa Holcroft
Mar 13, 2020
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Kelly Frotten
Dec 26, 2019
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