Founded in 2003 by local veterinarian Susan Shelton, St. Francis Animal Hospital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal hospital whose mission is to provide affordable veterinary care to all owned pets in the Jacksonville area. In support of their mission, St. Francis Animal Hospital treats every patient with compassion, providing affordable quality and comprehensive care that protects the special bond that exists between people and their pets. St. Francis Animal Hospital believes everyone deserves the unconditional love of a happy and healthy pet and all pets deserve to be in a loving home. Furthermore, St. Francis Animal Hospital believes it is not right to let an animal suffer with less than ideal treatment because their owner can’t afford expensive veterinary care. This is why it is a priority for St. Francis Animal Hospital veterinarians to provide the same high level of care to pets of all families at an affordable price. St. Francis Animal Hospital doesn’t receive state or federal funding; their only sources of revenue are the fees for their services and donations received from the community. With the help of individual and corporate donors, St. Francis Animal Hospital has been providing a needed service in the Jacksonville community and has been honored to serve over 9000 pets in 2016.