Veterinary Care
Veterinary Care
Veterinary Care

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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL Veterinary CARE

Merrill Animal Clinic takes the health and safety of our community very seriously. We understand the human-animal bond is precious and want to continue to provide the excellent care we are known for. Our compassionate team partners with pet owners to give the top recommendations for your pet in all aspects of life. From the excitement of introducing new puppies and kittens into your household to the difficult time of saying good bye, our team is here for you and your fur-baby. Please speak with a team member regarding our most recent protocols to keep our clients, pets and staff safe.  


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Some Of Our Featured Services

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Our mission is to treat every animal as an individual and offer the highest standards in veterinary care regardless of the socio-economic status of the family. We're pleased to offer the following services at Merrill Animal Clinic for dogs and cats:

Preventative Care and Wellness

Because of the lifespan of your pets, we stress the importance of a tailored annual physical examination, or “well-pet” visit. Thorough check-ups and preventative care can detect and alleviate potentially serious health problems.

Medical Services

Whether your pet needs a routine check-up or specialized medical attention, Merrill Animal Clinic is here for you.

Surgical Services

Our surgical team provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to spay/neuter, exploratory surgeries (such as foreign body retrieval), bladder stone removal, c-sections, and mass removals. 

Online Pharmacy

Local care, online convenience. Supporting locals allows us to give your pet the best possible care.

Dental Health

A clean mouth is a happy mouth! Periodontal disease can lead to heart, liver, and kidney disease if left untreated. Many times it is difficult to detect a periodontal problem in pets until it is too late.

Boarding

We provide individualized pet boarding as a service to our clients. Our facilities are completely climate controlled and we have a fenced yard. 

Preventative Care and Wellness

Medical Services

Surgical Services

Online Pharmacy

Dental Health

Boarding

Dr. Jeff Woods

Veterinarian

Dr. Woods is a University of Florida graduate and founded Merrill Animal Clinic in January of 1988. The clinic was originally Merrill-Townsend Animal Clinic but after moving the clinic to its current location it was renamed in 1998. 

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Dr. Cathy Rogaski

Veterinarian

Dr. Rogaski is a 2008 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been a member of the Merrill Animal Clinic family since June of 2008.

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Dr. Beth VanCleve

Veterinarian

Dr. VanCleve started working at Merrill Animal Clinic in September of 2008. Prior to that, she worked at Southside Animal Clinic, Northside Animal Hopsital, Briar Patch Animal Clinic in Ithaca, NY, and Parkway Animal Hospital

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Leyra Troche Padilla

D.V.M.

Dr. Troche has returned the MAC family! She started with Merrill Animal Clinic in 2012 as a nurse. She left MAC in 2014 to pursue her doctorate in veterinary medicine at Tuskegee University. The MAC family welcomed her back in spring of 2019 as a full-time veterinarian! 

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Jessica King

Practice Manager

Jessica has been working at Merrill Animal Clinic since 2002. She started out in the kennel and quickly moved up the M.A.C. ladder & now runs the whole show! She graduated from Terry Parker High School in 2001 and she attended UNF until 2004.

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Jessica Garcia

Front of House Manager

Jessica has been part of the MAC family since 2004 when she started in the kennel. She loves interacting with clients and is relieved not to have to deal with needles and pet 'samples'. 

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Melissa Erdman

Technician Manager

Melissa is out head veterinary technician. She has been working at Merrill Animal Clinic in December of 2008. She started her MAC career in the kennel, was later promoted to reception and has been a veterinary technician since 2013.

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Momma MAC

House Cat

Momma has been part of the MAC family since 2019. She serves as our human resource department, complaint department and IT.

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Testimonials
4.9 Average Reviews

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I started taking my boy here recently, and we couldn't be happier. Doctor R was more informative and detailed, explaining his health in one visit than multiple years of going to his previous vet. Special thanks to Doctor R, Jessica, G, and Jessica K! Seamus loves going there!

By Michael C.

They currently take care of both my dogs. Originally one of them was taken to another vet but I made the switch after regular proper good care and average prices. Not cheap but not inflated prices either.

By Ivan I.

They are very nice and make sure you are as knowledgeable about your pet and their medications as they are. Always ready to answer any question you have. My 2 dogs absolutely love the employees and Dr's here!

By Kristi M.

This place was so helpful and informative with a stray we found. He was in terrible shape, only 6 weeks old, worms, infection, and a terrible skin problem. After calling several vets and hearing them say we have no availability that day we call Merrill Animal clinic. We explained our situation to them and they saw us within 30 minutes of our call. How amazing is that. They saved our stray kittens life. My opinion they are the best of the best. Your pet will definitely be in good hands if you use this vet.

By Rene R.

My dog had an allergic reaction and my normal vet was closed. The team was incredibly professional and squeezed her in for an appointment at the last minute. 1,000% impressed with their service and care. Definitely switching to Merrill Animal Clinic as my new primary vet!

By Judd B.

Called this morning with a minor cat emergency. Not only did they they happily squeeze me in, they’re prices for the incident treatment plus some of my cats annual treatment were extremely reasonable. They also allowed for me to drop him off and return once I got off of work. The staff is very personable and the veterinarian even called herself with her updates on him. I will be bringing all of my pets and my grandmothers to them moving forward.

By Ariel P.
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