PrimeVET Animal Hospital

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My dog Markie was 15 1/2 years old (this was on October 12th 2016) and in dire pain when I decided it was time to let Markie go to Doggie Heaven and join my exhusband Jimmy who past away June 3rd 2015. Markie lived a good full life but had zero quality of life in him. As much as I loved Markie and wanted him to live with me another 15 1/2 years I couldn't bare to see him in the pain he was in. Being I'm already a client of PrimeMed next door decided to go to PrimeVet to have him Assessed as to his quality of life.
Dr Jessica McAlpin was fabulous. She gave me all the ins and outs so that we could make the best decision for my beloved Markie! She assured me it was painless and I knew he was ready to go when he willingly walked into the vet , saw a cat and didn't even react to it. Normally he'd pull back and fight me having to go into a vet. This time he did not.
The staff was fabulous going over all my options not only for care but of cremation services etc. I elected to go with a private cremation and a paw print. They assured me the company they used was reputable and after I left I did look up Paw Prints and was totally impressed! I'm going tomorrow to pick up Markie's remains and the entire staff from the receptionist to Dr Alpin were compassionate beyond belief!
He did get some treats as they put the iv port into his front right paw. They allowed me to pet him as he was put to sleep! He's been a member of my family for 14 1/2 years of his 15 1/2 yr life, it was hard but I know I was doing the right thing for Markie.
It took less then a minute & Dr McAlpin explained the process as it took place. I've never met a more compassionate vet in my life and I've had plenty of vets that I've had over the years for all of my pets. I'd highly recommend PrimeVet Animal Hospital in Orange Park to anyone looking for an entirely compassionate staff ! 5 Stars is all I can give. If I could give 100 stars I would for the compassion they showed during this most difficult time.

Great staff! Love Dr. Holloway!