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W. Thomas McNicholas, Jr., D.V.M.

W. Thomas McNicholas, Jr., D.V.M. Undergraduate Degree – University of Florida 1990
Graduate Degree (DVM) – Summa Cum Laude University of Florida 1994

Internship – Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center 1999
Residency – Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine 1999-2002

Board Certification – American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) 2003 (www.acvs.org)

After graduating from the UFCVM, Dr. McNicholas returned to St. Augustine and practiced with his father for 3 years. After a year in Colorado, he pursued becoming a veterinary surgeon by moving to Dallas for a 1 year internship. He was chosen to do a 3-year residency in Indiana at Purdue University. Following completion of the residency program, Dr. McNicholas practiced for 2 years in South Florida at Palm Beach Veterinary Referral where he passed his Surgical Boards. An opportunity to move back to North Florida brought him to Jacksonville in 2004.

Dr. McNicholas lives at the beach and is married to Allison, a teacher. Together they have 2 daughters, Madison and Evelyn.  His furry family includes a dog, Kodi, and 3 cats; Pip, Harley and Lily.
   

Jay B. Erne, DVM
G. Brad Mackenzie, DVM Undergraduate Work - Purdue University 1994-1997
Graduate Degree (DVM) – Purdue University 2001

Internship – University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine 2001-2002
Surgical Internship – Affiliated Veterinary Specialists – Jacksonville, FL 2005-2006
Surgical Residency – Affiliated Veterinary Specialists – Jacksonville, FL 2006 - June 2009

Dr. Erne is originally from Indianapolis, IN. After graduating from veterinary school, he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Erne was a general practitioner in South Florida for 3 years before taking a position as a surgical intern at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Jacksonville, FL in 2005. Dr. Erne completed his residency in small animal surgery and is a full-time surgeon at AVS-Jax. Dr. Erne lives in Jacksonville with his wife, Nicole, their two daughters, Megan and Kathleen, and 2 Springer Spaniels, Howie and Oliver.

 

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3444 Southside Blvd, Ste 103
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