11/01/2024
Dear Kingsley Animal Hospital Family,
Since 1999 you have trusted me, my wife and partner Karen, and our staff, with providing exceptional care for your four-legged family members. We have grown as a practice right alongside your families and along the journey you welcomed us into your hearts. I want to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for entrusting us with the care of your beloved pets. It’s been an honor and privilege that we were able to share the joys and challenges that come with pet ownership. It’s with this in mind that I write to tell you that after practicing for over 25 years, I’ve decided to pursue retirement and have made the decision to sell the practice to Dr. Thomas Fish who has been with Kingsley Animal Hospital since 2012.
Dr. Fish is a third-generation veterinarian, and his family has practiced in the Jacksonville area since 1920. He is committed to following the path that Karen and I blazed, keeping Kingsley Animal Hospital focused on providing the highest standard of care and integrative medicine for our patients, which includes both western and holistic practices. Karen will still be available on staff as a part time consultant regarding pet nutrition and holistic medicine. She is thrilled to be able to continue doing the work she is passionate about. The dedicated team that I’ve built through the years will remain and ensure a seamless transition.
So, while I am confident that I’m leaving the practice in capable hands, it is bittersweet to say goodbye to a career that has brought me so much joy and fulfillment. Your loyalty and support have meant the world to me.
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you and your pets. I will cherish the memories that we’ve all shared together.
Warm regards,
Dr. Thomas Fredenhagen