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Welcome To
Capital Veterinary Specialists, Jax
Immediate medical treatment for pets with serious or life-threatening conditions.
Conditions We Treat
Hit by car
Seizure
Toxic ingestion
Severe vomiting
Other critical ailments
Animals We See: Dogs, Cats
Neighborhoods We Serve: Jacksonville, Middleburg, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, Yulee, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, North Florida, South Georgia
3001 Hartley Rd., Jacksonville, Florida 32257
Phone:
(904) 647-7481
Fax:
(904) 647-7491
We accept
We Specialize In
24/7 Emergency Vet Care in Jacksonville
Welcome to our 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. We are proud to provide around-the-clock emergency care for cats and dogs, ensuring your beloved companions receive the critical attention they need at any time of day or night.
Our hospital is also home to a team of board-certified veterinary specialists, who have completed an additional 4 to 6 years of advanced training in their respective fields and met the rigorous standards of their veterinary specialty colleges. From surgery to oncology, and beyond, our specialists are equipped to handle complex cases with expertise and compassion.
Our Veterinary Services
Surgery
Surgery covers a vast sub-sect of veterinary medicine, from routine spay and neuter to complex orthopedic and soft tissue procedures. Within our Thrive Pet Healthcare network, you can access surgical services on both the primary care and specialty level so whatever your pet’s surgical needs, our trusted veterinarians and surgical specialists are here for you.
Advanced Imaging/Radiology
Radiology encompasses a diverse range of diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and MRI. We utilize the most up-to-date, cutting-edge technology operated by specially trained veterinary professionals.
Our Veterinary Radiologists have additional education, training, and experience in the field, enabling them to work seamlessly with primary, specialty, and emergency care clinicians to provide advanced image interpretation on acute and complex medical cases.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy (also called cold laser, therapeutic laser, or low-level laser) is an incredibly safe technology that delivers photons of light directly to a pet's injured or painful tissue. Extensive research has shown how this process can help to improve neurologic function, heal wounds, decrease swelling and reduce their pain by interacting with mitochondria, stimulating rapid repair of damaged cells. Cold laser therapy works well for pets suffering from:
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Spinal Cord Injuries
Rattlesnake bites
Muscle Tension
Wounds
And More!
Orthopedic Surgery
Chronic conditions of and acute damage to the bones, joints, and muscles is an extremely common cause of a decline in quality of life for pets. Our surgeons utilize breakthrough research within the field to implement advanced therapies, surgical procedures, and innovative devices designed to help improve or conserve your pet’s mobility following an accident, illness, or age-related conditions.
Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cell & PRP Therapy)
Stem Cell and Protein Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapies are innovative forms of non-surgical regenerative (restorative) treatments that use the body's own healing abilities to help treat injury and disease in pets. These safe and effective treatments have been shown to help pets suffering from a wide variety of conditions ranging from osteoarthritis to soft tissue injuries.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is one of the most common diagnostic imaging procedures used to detect and monitor disease in pets. Ultrasound uses sound waves at different frequencies to produce detailed images of the heart and other internal organs.
This non-invasive diagnostic method does not utilize radiation and in many cases does not require sedation, limiting adverse effects on the patient and allowing us to conduct scans on an outpatient-basis.
Veterinary Orthopedics
Our community’s outstanding orthopedic veterinarians and surgeons use breakthrough research within the field to implement advanced therapies, such as CrCL surgeries like TPLO surgery, fracture repair, and innovative devices. These are all designed to help improve or conserve your pet’s mobility following traumatic accident, illness, or age-related condition.
Pet owners commonly refer to CrCL surgery as an ACL surgery, however CrCL surgery is the medically accurate term. ACL surgery is the human equivalent treatment.
CrCL Surgery (Cranial Cruciate Ligament)
A common form of cruciate or knee surgery is TPLO surgery. Your pet’s orthopedic veterinarian will be able to help decide which type of CrCL surgery is ideal for your pet. It's important to note that these surgeries are commonly referred to by pet owners as ACL surgery, however CrCL surgery is the medically accurate term. ACL surgery is the human equivalent treatment.
TPLO Surgery (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
TPLO surgery changes the angle between the thigh bone and the shin bone. The goal is to lessen how much the tibia shifts forward during a stride and it is achieved through an incision, rotation of the tibia, and then insertion of a bone plate. TPLO surgery helps create a stifle (knee) that is stable without the torn cruciate ligament. The medial meniscus is also evaluated at the time of surgery and if torn removed. At times, a releasing incision of the meniscus is done to help prevent a future tear.
More About Us
Mayra Apolo-Nichols
DVM - Emergency Medicine
Dr. Apolo grew up in Peru, where she started Veterinary School following University schooling. She moved to Virginia, where she completed additional undergraduate classes for eligibility into a US-accredited vet school. She attended Ross Veterinary School of Veterinary Medicine for academic training and The University of Florida for her clinical training. She returned to Virginia and completed her internship at Regional Veterinary Referral Center In Springfield, VA. She has worked at Capital Veterinary Specialists and Animal ER in the emergency and critical care departments. Dr. Apolo’s special interests include neurologic disease, exotic animal and wildlife medicine, and rehabilitation. Outside of work, Dr. Apolo enjoys exploring new places and going on adventures while keeping an active lifestyle with her pets.
Daniel McCarthy
DACVS, DVM, MS
Daniel McCarthy, DACVS, DVM, MS, is a board-certified veterinary surgeon by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has published over 10 peer-reviewed scientific publications ranging from 3D printing use in orthopedic surgery to therapeutic lasers in dogs. Dr. McCarthy has lectured nationally regarding 3D printed drill guides for sacroiliac laxation and was awarded the distinguished Veterinary Orthopedic Society’s Mark S. Bloomberg resident research award. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University, where he received first place for his research through the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society and gave multiple international lectures. Dr. McCarthy’s passion for helping people and animals guided his veterinary medicine career path. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2015 with his veterinary degree. He then completed an academic small animal rotating internship at Auburn University and a surgical internship at Coral Springs Animal Hospital in South Florida. He also completed an Orthopedic Fellowship specializing in gait analysis at the University of Tennessee. During this fellowship, Dr. McCarthy trained under Dr. Daryl Millis, intertwining surgical and rehabilitative concepts to optimize patient outcomes. Another surgical internship was completed at The Animal Surgical Center of Michigan in Flint Township, MI. His interests lie in all orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, specifically polytrauma, restoring mobility in patients, and minimally invasive surgery.
Fallin Takacs
DVM - Emergency Medicine
Dr. Takacs was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She attended Terry Parker High School and UNF before moving to the UK to attend veterinary school at the Royal Veterinary College. She graduated with her veterinary degree in 2013 and moved back home to Florida. She has worked in multiple facilities in Central Florida before settling back home in Jacksonville. She has a special affinity for cats and an interest in surgery and emergency medicine. In her spare time, she likes to relax at home with her 4 cats and 3 dogs, gardening, crocheting, reading or playing video games
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