Pet Urgent Response and Emergency

05/14/2026

Happy 3 Years PURE!!! 🐾❤️

Thank you to our veterinary community, clients, and families who have trusted us with your pets over the last 3 years. Because of your support, we continue to grow and provide urgent and emergency care when you need us the most.

At PURE, we stand strong on our values, compassion, commitment, teamwork, and creating a family like environment for both our clients and our team. We are proud to be independently owned by Dr. Fernando Garcia, a board certified anesthesiologist and former professor at University of Florida and Michigan State University.

We are also incredibly lucky to be supported by an amazing trio of doctors, Dr. Curro, Dr. LeBlanc, and Dr. Von Der Vellen, along with a compassionate and hardworking team that truly gives their all every single day.

We are so proud of what PURE has become and even more excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and allowing us to care for your pets like family. ❤️

05/14/2026

Help us celebrate!!! Thank you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

05/14/2026

When our patients know we are here to help them and they show us love right back with the sweetest snuggles 🐾❤️

These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do. Through the emergencies, long nights, worries, and uncertainty, we are here to care for your pets like they are our own.

Thank you for trusting us when you need us the most. The PURE team is always here for you and your babies.

05/12/2026

https://vetappreciationday.trupanion.com/nominations/ecd277c7-5112-4654-8821-28a3fcd32341?vv=2&shareToken=df9b60f0-8860-46f8-8fb3-ac6e6650cd34

Please vote for Dr. Garcia! We nominated him now we need your help... P.S. He does not know we did this😉.

Support Dr. Fernando G, DVM, MS, DACVAA of PURE - Pet Urgent Response And Emergency, Jacksonville in the 2026 Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards. Read their story and celebrate the veterinary professionals caring for pets every day.

04/25/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day to the heart of PURE 🐾

Today we celebrate our incredible doctors who give so much of themselves every single day. Dr. Fernando Garcia, Dr. Curro, Dr. LeBlanc, and Dr. Von Der Vellen… thank you for the long hours, the tough calls, the compassion, and the dedication you bring not just to our patients, but to every single one of us on this team.

You don’t just save lives… you lead, you teach, you support, and you care in ways that go far beyond medicine.

We see it. We appreciate it. And we are so lucky to have you.

We love you!!! 💙🐶🐱

02/12/2026

We love how these caricatures of our amazing doctors turned out. Everyone meet Dr. Garcia, Dr. Curro, and Dr. LeBlanc and Dr. Von Der Vellen the dedicated emergency veterinarians behind the compassionate care we provide every day at PURE Pet Urgent Response and Emergency.

Thank you for the long hours, the lifesaving decisions, and the heart you bring to every patient and family who walks through our doors. Let’s show them some love in the comments.

02/12/2026

Grapes and raisins may seem harmless, but they can be extremely dangerous for dogs and potentially cats. Even small amounts can cause sudden kidney failure, and unfortunately there is no way to predict which pets will react severely. Some pets may only eat a few grapes and still develop serious symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, or decreased urination.

Because toxicity can happen quickly and without warning, any known or suspected ingestion should be treated as an emergency. Immediate veterinary care can make a lifesaving difference, especially when treatment begins early.

If your pet eats grapes or raisins, contact your veterinarian or call PURE right away at 904-922-7873.

02/10/2026

Good morning, friends! PURE is open today from 7 AM to 2 AM and ready to help with any urgent or emergency pet needs. Whether you need transfers, emergency surgery, ultrasound, echocardiograms, or continued hospitalization care, our team is here and prepared to support you and your pet every step of the way.

As a locally owned, non-corporate hospital, we take pride in providing compassionate care in a clean, safe, home-like environment where every pet is treated like our own. You can expect clear, transparent communication and a team that truly cares when you need us most.

Call, text, or walk in anytime today. We are here for you and your pets when it matters most.
904-922-7873

02/09/2026

Hey friends! PURE will be at the Canine Jamboree on February 28th and we would love for you to stop by and see us. We will have treats for you and your pets, fun games with prizes to win, and photo opportunities with our team. You might even catch a special photo moment with a few of our furry team members too.

Come out, say hello, and spend some time with us. We cannot wait to see everyone there!

02/09/2026

Good morning everyone! Dr. Garcia is here today and ready to accept echocardiograms, transfers, and surgical cases for all of our GP friends. We are here when you need us most. Call, text, or walk in anytime at 904 922 7873. ❤️🐾