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Giving your puppy’s health a “paw up” with vaccinations fundamental to pet wellness programs
At Orange Park Animal Hospital at Oakleaf, we naturally care for many sick pets from greater Jacksonville, Florida. Led by Dr. James Gillen, our office also emphasizes wellness. Of course, not every accident or illness can be prevented. But, many underlying conditions that lead to sickness in our pets can be avoided with preventative services. Notably, vaccinations protect your pet from contagious […]
The Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Pet
Being a responsible pet owner means wanting your animals to have the best lives possible. This requires much more than just making sure the food bowl is full. Animals have unique needs and risks compared to humans, and it is important to ensure they are addressed. What could happen if vaccinations are skipped? The Orange […]
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.