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Why Are Routine Pet Visits So Important?
Do you take your pet to the vet regularly? Most pet owners take their pets to the veterinarian only when they are sick or act strangely. However, pets are just like humans and need frequent health checkups to ensure everything is fine and that no medical help is required. Regular and annual checkups help catch […]
Parasite Testing and Ways to Protect Your Pet from Parasites
Parasite prevention is extremely important for your pets’ health and wellbeing. Parasites are dangerous – they can cause many problems and undermine your pet’s health. Since contracting parasites can happen to any pet, it is important to take special preventive measures to protect your pet. Pet owners in and around Jacksonville, Florida, can visit Orange Park […]
What Are the Benefits of Pet Preventative Care?
When it comes to your pet’s health, prevention is everything. As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” this is especially applicable when it comes to the health of your pet. Preventative care is anything you do medically speaking to prevent diseases. You can do many things to […]
Pet Dental Care for Healthy Oral and Overall Health
Our pets rely on their teeth for a variety of activities. In addition to chewing food, animals use teeth to scratch itches, carry and transport items and their young, and defend themselves. They count on us to make sure that their teeth are in top condition throughout their lives. Dr. James Gillen of Orange Park Animal […]
Step up your pet’s oral health with Dental Care Services
You brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss daily, and see a dentist every six months. But do you also follow an optimal oral hygiene routine for your pet? Unfortunately, many pet owners neglect their pets’ oral health, exposing them to bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. If your pet needs dental […]
5-plus services to support your pet’s health and happiness, and many quality years with them!
“Veterinary services” are not limited to any one category of treatment, procedure, or product. Instead, they represent a range of health care offerings provided by doctors trained in the care of companion animals. Some offerings that support the health and quality of your pet’s life are recommended consistently at specified intervals. Still, other services are […]
Take the guesswork out of your veterinary costs with pet wellness plans in Orange Park
At Orange Park Animal Hospital, we are committed to making veterinary care convenient and affordable for our Jacksonville area pet families. That’s why we are proud to offer pet wellness plans! Our wellness plans are carefully designed to meet the preventive care needs of cats and dogs at all stages of life while helping you take the guesswork out […]
Dr. James Gillen
Dr. James Gillen is originally from Puerto Rico and moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 12. He knew growing up he wanted to be a veterinarian because it brings together the two things he loves most – animals and people. He completed his undergraduate degree at Florida State University and afterwards worked as a veterinary technician, an SAT/ACT tutor, and a high school teacher before completing his veterinary degree at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.
Dr. Gillen has special interests in dermatology and academia and co-authored two research papers in canine atopic dermatitis and Leishmaniasis. In his free time, Dr. Gillen enjoys anything involving the water (beach/pool, surfing, scuba diving), going to theme parks, exercise (weight lifting, running, biking, boxing), and science fiction books – among other genres. Dr Gillen lives with his wife and son, one dog, two cats, and a ball python.