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Where you’re heard and your pet feels like family.
4.9 GoogleCT scan suite & advanced imaging

Where you’re heard and your pet feels like family.

Office (904) 802-0633Cell (904) 820-0286

Services

Complete care, transparent pricing

Eight services with clear pricing and two ways to reach us. All of them share the same hours.

Wellnessstarting at $65

Wellness

Preventive exams, vaccines and wellness plans to keep your pet healthy at every stage of life.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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In-house Laboratoryper procedure

In-house Laboratory

Blood work, urinalysis and cytology processed on site — same-day results so decisions don’t have to wait.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Dental Procedurestarting at $460

Dental Procedure

Cleanings and extractions under monitored anesthesia, with dental X-rays to treat what can’t be seen.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Imagingstarting at $200

Imaging

Digital radiology, ultrasound, X-ray and CT scan — one of the few clinics in Jacksonville with a CT suite.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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USDA Health Certificatesvaries by destination

USDA Health Certificates

Health certificates for traveling with your pet, domestic and international, with USDA accreditation.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Surgeryper procedure

Surgery

Soft-tissue surgery and spay/neuter with full anesthetic monitoring and pain management.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Reproductionstarting at $85

Reproduction

Reproductive services: progesterone timing, artificial insemination, pregnancy ultrasound and litter support.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Quality of lifevaries by service

Quality of life

Quality-of-life consults and palliative care, with guided decisions, time and compassion.

Available hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Meet our team

Professionals who combine diagnostic science with genuine love for every animal.

Dr. Corrales

Dr. Corrales

Owner & Medical Director

Graduated in Havana in 2006 and licensed in the U.S. since 2018. More than 30,000 patients treated, focused on advanced imaging and neurology.

Ivonne Machoqui

Ivonne Machoqui

Practice Manager

A veterinary technician since 2010, in Cuba and the United States. Co-founder of the family project that opened this clinic in 2025.

Douglas Vidal

Douglas Vidal

Veterinary Intern

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2015). He worked alongside Dr. Corrales at VIP Pets in Havana and joined the team in 2025.

Saime

Saime

Veterinary Intern

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Cuba, 2015). She has practised in Cuba, Russia and the U.S.; focused on internal medicine and diagnostics.

Dayron Padron

Dayron Padron

Veterinary Intern

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Havana (2011). He is preparing for the NAVLE and is focused on dermatology.

Anna Burges

Anna Burges

Licensed Veterinary Tech

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) recognized by the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. She looks after surgical and hospitalized patients.

Erika

Erika

CVA & Receptionist

She studies Animal Science at Florida State College at Jacksonville, where she earned her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. Her goal is to become a veterinarian.

Katia

Katia

Veterinary Tech & Receptionist

A veterinary technician since 2017, from Luquillo, Puerto Rico. She grew up around animals in the countryside and has wanted to work with them all her life.

Erika Ojeda

Erika Ojeda

Receptionist

A high-school graduate passionate about helping others. She is gaining experience in healthcare with the goal of becoming a physician.

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Real moments from the clinic: patients, our team and everyday life. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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Cuántos managers de ese departamento conoces tú?! 😂😂😂 Etiqueta a tu familiar o amig@ ENCARGAD@ DE LOS PROTOCOLOS DE INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN! Y esta ternurita es Sophie, la malcriadita de Ivy y el Dr.C, ya la conoces?! ❤️ 😺 ¿Tu gat@ cree que es el dueño de la casa? ¡Nosotros también lo creemos! 😄❤️🐾 En VCU ofrecemos un cuidado integral para gat@s, con protocolos médicos especializados y un equipo que entiende las necesidades únicas de cada felin@. ✅️ Chequeos preventivos. ✅️ Diagnósticos avanzados. ✅️ Consejos personalizados para su bienestar en casa. Confía en nosotr@s, tu gat@ en VCU la encuentra la atención que merece. 📲 Reserva tu cita al (904) 820-0286. 📍 Encuéntranos en 5562 Spring Park RD, Jacksonville, FL.

🚨 A 17-INCH SOCK… FOUND IN A DOG’S INTESTINE! You won’t believe what we discovered during surgery! A very very curious pup swallowed a sock that traveled into the intestinal tract, creating a potentially life-threatening obstruction. Dr.C successfully removed the 17-inch-long sock from the dog’s intestine and helped get this patient on the road to recovery. ❤️‍🩹🐾. ⚠️ Foreign objects can become serious emergencies. Socks, toys, bones, clothing, and other objects can cause intestinal blockages when swallowed. If you suspect your pet swallowed something they shouldn’t have, don’t wait, contact us right away! 🐾 At Veterinary Care University, we’re here for the moments when your pet needs advanced veterinary care most. ♾️ In less than a year since opening our doors, we are honored to be ranked as the No.2 best veterinary clinic in Jacksonville, FL. We are beyond grateful to our amazing community for this recognition! ❤️ If we’ve had the privilege of caring for your pet, we’d truly appreciate it if you share your experience by leaving us a review on our Business Profile (Link in Bio). 🧡🐾 📲 Does your pet need a check-up, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostic screening, surgical care, or a personalized wellness plan? Contact us at (904) 820-0286. 🩻 We also provide advanced imaging right here in-house. Our suite includes a CT Scan, making us one of the very few veterinary clinics in Jacksonville equipped with this cutting-edge technology. CT imaging provides detailed, cross-sectional views that are invaluable in diagnosing complex conditions in neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and internal medicine. We also do digital X-rays for quick and precise evaluations, ultrasounds, etc. ✈️ Are you planning to travel with your pet? At our clinic, we specialize in helping pet owners navigate the travel process with ease and confidence. Whether you're relocating or vacationing abroad, we handle everything required for USDA certification and international travel documents. 📍 Find us at 5562 Spring Park RD, Jacksonville, FL.

Have you seen a real-life King Julien? 🐾❤️ Known for their intelligence, expressive faces, and iconic striped tails, ring-tailed lemurs are truly one-of-a-kind. This little royal visited VCU for a CT scan, allowing our veterinary team to take detailed images and help evaluate his internal health using advanced diagnostic imaging. 🩻 At VCU, every patient deserves exceptional care, from beloved pets to extraordinary exotic species. With state-of-the-art technology and an experienced team, we’re proud to provide advanced veterinary medicine for every patient who walks; or moves it, moves it; through our doors! ❤️ A huge thank you to Wild Hearts Lemur Sanctuary and Exotic Bird Hospital for trusting us with this special case. And, of course… a special thank you to our royal visitor! 👑 Go, King Julien… WE LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT TOO! 🎶🐒❤️ ♾️ In less than a year since opening our doors, we are honored to have been ranked as the No.2 best veterinary clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Feeling beyond grateful to our amazing community for this recognition! ❤️  If we’ve share your experience by leaving us a review on our Business Profile (Link in Bio). 🧡🐾 📲 Does your pet need a check-up, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostic screening, surgical care, or a personalized wellness plan? Contact us at +1 (904) 820-0286. 🩻 We also provide advanced imaging right here in-house. X-rays, ultrasounds, and our suite even includes a CT Scan, making us one of the very few veterinary clinics in town equipped with this cutting-edge technology. ✈️ Are you planning to travel with your pet? At our clinic, we specialize in helping pet owners navigate the travel process with ease and confidence. Whether you're relocating or vacationing abroad, we handle everything required for USDA certification and international travel documents. 📣 Our hours: Open Monday to Saturday, with ON-CALL availability on Sundays. 📍 Find us at 5562 Spring Park RD, Jacksonville, FL. 💚 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about pets health, safety and training.

¡El criterio detrás de una decisión clínica! 🧡🐾 En Veterinary Care University, cada decisión se toma con precisión, experiencia y pensando en el bienestar a largo plazo de cada mascota. En este caso, el Dr. Corrales decidió conservar el colmillo principal por su aporte de estabilidad esencial a la mandíbula, evitando futuros problemas estructurales y asegurando una recuperación más saludable. La odontología veterinaria no es solo limpieza: es ciencia, anatomía y cuidado personalizado! 🐶🐱 🚨Y atención, familia VCU 🚨 ¡HOY ES EL ÚLTIMO DÍA del 20% de descuento en cuidado dental de septiembre! Si aún no has agendado, hoy es el momento perfecto para darle a tu mascotica la sonrisa saludable que merece. 📲 Llama ahora y asegura tu descuento antes de que termine! ▶️ (904) 820 0286. 📍 5562 Spring Park RD, Jacksonville, FL. PetWellness

Te has fijado si tu perrit@ tiene algún diente retenido? Nosotros lo hacemos por ti! Y todavía puedes aprovechar nuestro 20% DE DESCUENTO EN CUIDADO DENTAL para perros y gatos de este mes, en nuestra clínica; que ya se termina mañana! AHORRA Y RESERVA TU CITA YA! 🧡🐾 En este caso continuamos con la paciente a la que un diente retenido le provocó el desarrollo de una infección con osteolisis del hueso mandibular. Tras el análisis de la imageneología avanzada el Dr.Corrales decidió retirar la pieza supernumeraria y realizar un tratamiento periodontal, conservando el colmillo principal debido a la estabilidad que aporta a la mandíbula! No se pierda nuestro próximo video con la terminación del análisis de este caso. 🧡🐶🐱🩺

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News & advice

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