Our veterinarians
Compassionate and caring for your pet
Cat Hospital
We are proud to announce our new cat hospital!
Cat exclusive exam and waiting rooms.
Soothing feline pheromones to make your cats visit a pleasure.
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The Dream Suite
Now Available!
Treat your pet to a stay in the Dream Suite!
* Cozy decor
* Comfy bedding
*Home away from home
Thank You
St. Augustine friends
Thank you for voting us "The Best of St. Augustine" two years in a row.
We are proud to introduce our dedicated veterinarians.
Dr. Kathleen Deckard
Kathleen Deckard is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. She received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1999 from the
Dr. Brooke Burkhalter
Dr. Brooke Burkhalter is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Although a native Floridian, she remains a Georgia Bulldog at heart!
Dr. Burkhalter has a special interest in kidney diseases. Kidney failure is an unfortunate, yet common disease of our animal friends. This interest stems from several personal losses she has experienced. Dr. Burkhalter also has strong interests in abdominal ultrasound and soft tissue surgery.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Burkhalter enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. She and her family avidly enjoy the outdoors. While boating and fishing are her favorite past times, she also enjoys camping and most other outdoor activities.
Dr. Jeanine Wihbey
Dr. Wihbey attended the University of Florida graduating with a Bachelors in Animal Science, a Masters in Animal Nutrition, and finally a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Her veterinary interests include preventative care, obesity management, and nutrition. She also has special interests in liver disease and diabetes management.
She is happily married with three lovely daughters. Her family also includes dogs (a Labrador, a Chow mix, and a mixed breed she brought back from the Bahamas) and 1 cat. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and seeing all the sites around St. Augustine with her daughters.
Dr. Sam English
Dr.
Sam English is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of
Guelph. A native of Canada, she has lived in Florida since earning her DVM in
2006. Her veterinary interests include ophthalmology and constantly expanding
her soft tissue surgery skills. She also enjoys seeing the wild birds that enter
the clinic before they move on to a rehabilitation centre.
Dr. English has a golden retriever named Buster who is a testament to what great dogs can be found at a shelter. She also has two Siamese mixes, Gator and Java. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, surfing, and kayaking. She has trained for and successfully completed the Disney Marathon.
Founders
Dr. Mark Gendzier
Dr. Mark Gendzier is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He draws on his many years of experience in small animal practice to act as Hospital Director of SJVC. As a senior surgeon and clinician, Dr. Gendzier directs the hospitals talented team of veterinarians.
He has a special interest in the field of cancer medicine and innovative cancer therapy. Empathy and kindness are the hallmarks of care through which Dr. Gendzier believes we can see pets live happy lives with this difficult disease.
Dr. Virginia Quelch
Dr. Virginia Quelch attended the University of Florida and graduated with a MS Degree in Immunology and a DVM Degree in Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in pharmaceutical development and created the commercially successful MicroPearls line of veterinary dermatologic products.
Animal dermatology is her area of special interest. She has presented numerous seminars for veterinarians in Asia and South and Central America on canine and feline skin diseases and treatment.
Dr. Quelch works behind the scenes to support SJVC in its mission to set the standard of quality for animal health care by applying the best available technology in a comfortable environment.
