Great place. They don't pressure u into any services They only do what is best for your dog, even if it doesn't help their bottom line. Dr Guorecki (not sure of spelling) is awesome. So empathetic and thoughtful. I won't take my pet anywhere else. Read Less

The vets at Greenbriar are second to none. They provide expert care and always follow up the next day of treatment to make sure everything is going well. Our three cats are in wonderful hands here and we wouldn't trust them with anyone else. Read Less

I have been a client of G.A.M. for 18 years. Through out these years, through 5 canine family members, they are the most professional, compassionate - and yes, fun loving group, and I would not think of taking my pets anywhere else. Practice owner Dr. Richard M. Oglesby and veterinarians Dr. Constanze Goricki, and Dr. Tara Hogan are simply the best. Dr. Goricki has been our primary vet, and I want to give her a special shout out. THANK YOU FOR 18 YEARS OF SPECTACULAR CARE !!!!! Read Less

Like this place but every time i call and ask if they are busy "even when they just open"- the lady on the phone always says busy! So i will go elsewhere. Dont try to fit me in or advise me of open time slots. Read Less

The doctors and staff at Greenbriar are, without fail, the most caring, compassionate and knowledgable professionals you could ever hope to find.   I have three large dogs who have all had emergency issues, and at no time did I question or worry about their care.  The doctors with whom I dealt, Dr. Goricki and Dr. Hogan, were always available to care for my dogs.  If any questions arose as to the course of action to take, they consulted with each other and included me in on the discussions.  The staff, from the front desk to the vet techs, were always caring, polite and professional. I couldn't ask for a better group of docs and staff for my furry babies! Read Less

This is THE most caring veterinarian hospital EVER! From the time my dogs and my family have stepped through the door, to the time we left. Total comfort and kindness all the way. Every question answered with full explanations given by Dr. Oglesby. I have always walked away knowing we have made the right choices for the care and comfort of our furry family members. Read Less

We've been bringing our dogs here for years, and have always had a good experience! One of my dogs needed dental work, and they did a great job, and were fair with pricing. The vets are knowledgeable and find staff is helpful. I would recommend Greenbriar for sure! :) Read Less

We recently moved to NC and of all the things we miss from Florida is our vet! We have taken our loved ones to Greenbrier Animal Hospital in Fruit Cove for the past 13 years and have always been treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. They have loved and treated many of our 'furry kids' through all kinds of scrapes and illnesses along with incredible preventative care. We miss their friendly staff and 'tableside' manner. We have had major health issues with 2 of our 'kids' and Dr. Goricki has always given us realistic advice on what is best for their well being. We cannot thank Dr Oglesby, Dr Goricki and all the staff for years of dedication to their vocation. We miss you! Read Less

DO NOT take your pet here! Let me start by saying that the ONLY reason I took my dog here in the first place was b/c I was fostering him and this was the vet they used. He was malnourished and covered in mange when rescued. The vet at Greenbriar sent him home on low-dose Ivermectin to slowly titrate up if tolerated. The written dose was 0.01mL x 4 days, followed by 0.02 x 4 days, etc. until he was at 0.1 where he would stay until rechecked. After reading the dosage instructions, I called b/c that dose seemed way too low for a 40-lb dog. The vet told me the dosage was actually to start at 0.1 and titrate up to 1 mL. I was told to call when I ran out of the medicine, which he'd need to be on for approx 3 months. At their initial prescribed dose, he would've never gotten any better. When I ran out of the medicine only a few weeks later, I had no choice but to go pick up more. When I called, the receptionist had a difficult time figuring out which "Bailey" I was referring to. Keep in mind, he was listed under the rescue group so my last name wouldn't have done any good. After deducing which Bailey I was talking about, they informed me that he was due for a booster. No part was made on their end to let me know he needed a vaccine until I reached out. It's a good thing I brought him in because his meds needed to be increased due to his weight gain. A couple weeks later, he was healthy enough to be neutered. I dropped him off in the morning and picked him up later that afternoon. As I'm anxiously awaiting in the exam room, I overhear the vet and vet tech discussing how they had charted on the WRONG DOG! How do you chart an entire surgery on the wrong dog?! Oh that's right, you're incompetent, careless, and don't pay attention to detail. The vet tells the tech she can still go over the post-op instructions with me while they print new labels for his antibiotics. (I still have the sheet of paper where they crossed off Bailey #4.) The tech comes into the room and reviews his care/meds. I asked if there were any other boosters or issues needing addressed since I would be adopting Bailey and he would no longer be coming back to them for any type of care or follow up. I also asked when he would start his heartworm prevention meds (since it is not to be taken with Ivermectin) and his instructions read "resume Ivermectin for another 3-5 weeks." I asked for a post-dated prescription for whenever he should begin. The vet tech told me I could give him Trifexis the day after he stops Ivermectin since the Ivermectin is considered a daily heartworm preventative (on top of other things it does). I clarified this with the vet and her exact words were, "as long as you don't give him both Ivermectin and Trifexis in the same day, it will be fine." The vet wrote me an RX for Trifexis dated that day's date and I was supposed to start the Trifexis the day after he finished his Ivermectin. BIGGEST MISTAKE OF ALL: A few weeks later, his Demodex had cleared up completely and he didn't require any more Ivermectin. His last dose of Ivermectin was given the day prior. The following morning, I gave him his Trifexis with breakfast, which I was told was perfectly ok so long as I didn't "double dose." A couple hours later, my dog could barely even walk. He was stumbling, swaying back and forth, foaming at the mouth, could hardly lift his legs, and lost control of his bladder. I called Greenbriar and was informed he "probably" had Ivermectin toxicity and I needed to bring him in right away. I told them there was no chance in hell I'd be bringing him there. I took him to my usual vet immediately. After an extensive work up including labs, administering meds to make him throw up, hooking him up to an IV, sedating him to prevent seizures, transporting him to a 24-hour care facility where he stayed overnight multiple nights, and vet bills close to $1,500.00, he has since recovered and not had any additional issues. Two separate and competent veterinarians informed me I should've waited at least one month before giving him Trifexis after stopping Ivermectin.Read Less

I would like to share my family's story so that my dog's death can potentially help others. We first took our dog to Greenbriar Animal Hospital at the end of May with a small lump, about the size of a quarter, on her axilla (armpit). They vets were unable to diagnose exactly what it was, but thought it was a reaction to something and was prescribed prednisone and a skin cream. The lump shrank a little, however it quickly began to grow again. We then took her back and they increased the prednisone, again to no avail. The third time we took her in for the lump, which was now about the diameter of a baseball, she was prescribed antibiotics, but again there was no noticeable change in the lump. Greenbriar then recommended surgery, with the diagnosis still being unknown. We allowed Greenbriar to operate on our dog, and we finally thought the problem was solved. They sent the lump off to pathology for biopsy, where they explicitly told us "For sure she does NOT have cancer" and diagnosed it as Eosinophilic Granulomatous Inflammation. Less than a week after surgery (while she was again on prednisone and antibiotics), she started to develop an infection of the skin around the area of the surgery. The vets told us this was normal because of her breed, and it would take several months to properly heal. Over the next few weeks her infection continued to spread and get worse, until eventually it had consumed her entire stomach/abdomen region. Her skin had become extremely edematous (swollen) and ulcerative, with an oozy/bloody appearance. Again Greenbriar told us this was normal and not to worry. After four weeks of significant infection with no improvement and worsening condition post-surgery,we decided that we needed to take her to a new vet for a second opinion. At the new vet appointment, they took samples of the infection for culture: upon return of the culture, they found that Greenbriar had TWICE prescribed antibiotics that her infection was resistant to, while simultaneously having her on prednisone (which is an immunosuppressant). The new vet quickly prescribed the proper antibiotics, however at this point the infection was so bad that we were forced to see a veterinary dermatologist. This, unfortunately, was too little too late, and our dog passed away a few days later. Her infection was now all over her entire stomach and starting to spread up her sides, and she had lost so much weight she could have been on a commercial for animal abuse. And, to top things off, the surgical biopsy was re-examined (upon recommendation from the veterinary dermatologist), and then they said she DID have cancer. I believe that Greenbriar did not handle a single aspect of our dog's case correctly: they were unable to diagnosis the lump, twice prescribed antibiotics that her infection was resistant to while simultaneously being on prednisone (again, an immunosuppressant), they told us that she for sure did not have cancer when in fact she did, and they acted like her skin infection post-op was normal and nothing to be concerned about. My family is very sorry that we did not seek a second opinion sooner and trusted Greenbriar with our pet's life, as she suffered horribly for the last weeks of her life. If this were a case with a human being, the physicians in question would be facing a substantial lawsuit for medical malpractice. Read Less

A casual acquaintance recommended Dr. Constanze Goricki at Greenbriar Animal Hospital to care for my cats; after having been to MANY vets in Jax area without finding one to my liking, I wasn't optimistic. Last week, one of my kitties became very acutely ill after a long period of senescent decline. I thought of Dr. Goricki and called Greenbriar. They had an appointment for me within a half-hour and took us in very promptly when we arrived. The staff was wonderful and caring. Dr. Goricki is VERY knowledgeable, layed out all potential treatment options, and offered guidance only when asked. Although there was potential for the animal hospital to make a LOT of money off me (desperate kitty mom), Dr. Goricki said,""Maybe it would be kinder not to put the kitty through all that."" Dr. Goricki ended up helping me put my little guy out of his misery. I was very grateful to have wise and gentle assistance at my time of greatest need. I have made an appointment for one of my other cats for medical treatment with Dr. Goricki, and I feel confident she will receive the best of care. Run, don't walk, to this awesome animal hospital! Read Less

We've tried other places and my dog prefers Greenbriar. He's a beagle and kind of high strung. They do something here to make him happy. We've tried Switzerland Animal Hospital and Julington Creek Animal Walk. When he stays here he recovers faster from his separation from us. Read Less

My sister in-law recomended Greenbriar when her brother and I moved into the area. She told me that you will absolutly love these people, and she was right. I have only witnessed care, compasion, and joy out of the entire staff. I have 6 rescue kitties and they take the best care of all of them. I wouldn't take them anywhere else. I tortally trust the fine people working there. Read Less

I brought my guinea pig in because another vet told me it would be between 500 and 700 dollars to remove a tumor on him and he might have cancer. My husband brought him to the Greenbriar and was going to put him down, and the Vet there disagreed with the diagnosis and asked if he could keep him for a few days and keep an eye on him. Well the tumor fell off during his stay their and it was NOT cancerous ! He did not charge us a dime and even offered to adopt him if we did not want him back!!! Also a lesson learned: ALWAYS get a second opinion! Read Less

I was very unhappy with the service. They perform tests that you don't ask for or agree to and then they expect you to pay for it. They are also not very happy to see your pets. It is very unfortunate they don't get excited to see the animals. Everyone there seems burnt out. Time to retire! Read Less