Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Jacksonville Beach
Founded in 1971, Shoreline Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for over five decades. Our family-owned practice in Jacksonville Beach, FL, transitioned ownership in 2017 to Drs. Jacob and Jennifer Vencil while preserving our legacy of compassionate care. We combine personalized service with advanced veterinary practices, offering urgent care, preventive wellness, dental care, diagnostics, and surgical services. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff prioritizes individualized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs.With deep roots in the local community, we serve Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Ponte Vedra, emphasizing preventive care, client education, and emergency support. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in decades of client loyalty and testimonials highlighting our dedication to pets as family members.
Services
Urgent Care
Preventive Wellness
Dental Care
Diagnostic Services
Surgical Procedures
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice with 50+ years of local veterinary experience
- Comprehensive care including urgent services and preventive wellness
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual pet needs
- Experienced team with specialized expertise in emergency care
- Community-focused approach with deep local knowledge
What people say
Excellent care
Friendly staff
Prompt service
Knowledgeable team
Compassionate treatment
Services
Urgent Care
We provide urgent veterinary care for non-life-threatening conditions during regular business hours. Our experienced team addresses issues like minor injuries, allergic reactions, and gastrointestinal problems with prompt attention while maintaining affordability compared to emergency facilities. Services include diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and stabilization for complex cases requiring referral.
Preventive Wellness
Comprehensive preventive care programs focus on maintaining optimal pet health through regular examinations and age-appropriate interventions. We offer vaccination protocols, parasite control, nutritional counseling, and customized wellness plans for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and seniors. Our approach emphasizes early disease detection through regular diagnostics and tailored preventive strategies.
Dental Care
Advanced dental services address periodontal disease and oral health issues affecting pets. Our comprehensive oral assessments include digital radiography, professional cleaning under anesthesia, and surgical extractions when necessary. We emphasize home care education and preventive measures to maintain dental health, preventing systemic complications from untreated oral disease.
Diagnostic Services
State-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. On-site laboratory facilities provide rapid bloodwork analysis, urinalysis, and infectious disease testing. We utilize imaging technologies like digital radiography and ultrasound while maintaining partnerships with reference laboratories for specialized diagnostic needs.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical suite handles both elective and emergency procedures with strict safety protocols. Services range from routine spays/neuters to complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork, advanced monitoring equipment, and post-operative care plans ensure optimal surgical outcomes while maintaining patient comfort throughout the recovery process.
People
Dr. Jennifer Vencil
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Vencil, a University of Florida graduate, brings expertise in emergency care and dermatology. She focuses on preventive health and compassionate end-of-life care while managing the hospital's operations. With over 20 years of experience in Jacksonville Beach, she's actively involved in local community organizations.
Dr. Michele MacKay
Veterinarian
With 23 years of Jacksonville veterinary experience, Dr. Michele MacKay specializes in internal medicine and surgery. A Florida native and University of Florida DVM graduate, she combines technical expertise with long-term patient relationship management while maintaining active AVMA/FVMA memberships.
Dr. Christi Taylor
Veterinarian
Dr. Christi Taylor focuses on soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine. After completing an ASPCA spay/neuter externship and wildlife veterinary work in South Africa, she brings diverse experience to patient care while prioritizing client communication and outdoor activities with her rescue dog Murphy.
Dr. Courtney Wagner
Veterinarian
Equine background-trained Dr. Courtney Wagner emphasizes preventive medicine and oncology. A Clemson and University of Georgia graduate, she balances veterinary practice with family life while maintaining active participation in equine veterinary networks and community healthcare initiatives.
Mary J.
Lead Veterinary Nurse
Mary J., our lead veterinary nurse, coordinates technical care teams across departments. With specialized training in anesthetic management and emergency response, she ensures consistent care standards throughout the hospital's surgical, diagnostic, and treatment processes.
Questions
What urgent care services do you offer?
We treat non-life-threatening conditions like minor injuries, allergic reactions, and gastrointestinal issues during regular business hours with prompt attention.
Do you accept new clients?
Yes, we welcome new clients and offer a free first exam for new patients registering their pets with our practice.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer payment plans for extended treatments while maintaining transparent pricing for all services.
How do you handle after-hours emergencies?
For life-threatening conditions outside regular hours, we recommend contacting First Coast Veterinary Emergency for immediate care.
What preventive care programs do you offer?
Our preventive programs include vaccination protocols, parasite control, nutritional counseling, and age-specific wellness exams for all pet life stages.
