September 2011 - Pet Doctors of America supports The Jacksonville Humane Society 13th annual Toast to the Animals wine tasting and auction.

Jacksonville, FL - September 10, 2011 - The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) serves as a resource to the community for all companion animal-related issues.  JHS is funded by individual donations, wills and bequests, and money received from shelter service.  JHS does not receive any state or federal funding, nor are they a United Way agency.  JHS is a no-kill for space facility and does not euthanize healthy or treatable companion animals within their care.  Read this entire article.

August 2011 - Welcome, Dr. Rachel Day-Davis

Jacksonville, FL - August 1, 2011 - Pet Doctors of America is proud to introduce Dr. Rachel Day-Davis to our team.  Dr. Day-Davis earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida in 2001 and joined Midway Animal Hospital in Homosassa, Florida shortly thereafter.  Dr. Day-Davis became an owner of Midway Animal Hospital in 2009.  In 2010, she expanded her expertise in complementary/alternative medicine by studying small animal acupuncture at the Chi Institute.

Joining the Pet Doctors of America family this month, Dr. Day-Davis brings with her experience, leadership qualities and professionalism.  Working in a  busy 4-5 veterinarian full service small animal hospital, she has developed the ability to multitask and delegate effectively, work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality of patient care or client services.  Read the entire article.

July 2011 - Pet Doctors of America Hires Steven B. Mrha as President & COO

Jacksonville, FL – July 15, 2011 - Pet Doctors of America Animal Health Medical Center has hired Steven B. Mrha, as President & COO.  Mr. Mrha brings with him nearly twenty years of experience in the animal health industry with a reputation for building dedicated, high productive teams, instilling leadership and driving innovation, prudent strategies and results.

Dean Severidt, DVM, founder and Chief Medical Officer, stated that “We are excited to have Steven as part of the Pet Doctors of America Management team as we prepare to expand our professional veterinary services toward delivering first class quality care for pets with compassion that doesn’t break the bank”.  Mr. Mrha will be responsible for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the operations as well as supporting its execution.

October 2010 - Inc. Magazine Unveils List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies-the Inc. 5000

NEW YORK, August 24, 2010 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Pet Doctors of America NO. 4333 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year’s list.  Read the entire article.

June 2010 - Dr. Warren L. Hinrichs Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Tampa, FL - April, 11, 2010 - At the AVMA annual conference in Tampa, April 9-11, Dr. Lee Hinrichs was given a lifetime achievement award for his exceptional achievement and  contributions to veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession.  A 1957 graduate of Colorado State University, Dr. Hinrichs practices at Pet Doctors of America in Jacksonville Beach.

Earlier in his career, he established or co-established several practices in Jacksonville, including Arlington Animal Hospital, San Jose-Beauclerc Animal Hospital, Switzerland Fruit Cove Animal Hospital, and Central Vet Emergency Clinic.  Read this entire article. Source: America Veterinary Medical Association

April 2010 - Pet Doctors uses social media to grow

A multitude of consultants and other public relations professionals are advising businesses that they can’t afford to be left behind in a world that is rapidly embracing social media.

But, jumping in simply for the sake of jumping may not be a well-advised plan, says Nik and Justin Severidt.

The two brothers say it takes time to see returns from time invested in mediums such as blogging, Facebook and Twitter. But, patience and creativity can pay off, and they have the results to prove it. Pet Doctors of America, the company the brothers own along with their veterinarian father, Dr. Dean Severidt, nearly doubled revenue over three years.  Read this entire article.  Source: www.jacksonville.com

February 2010 - Your Pet's Dental Hygiene

Most Pet Owners are so smitten with their furry friend that they deal with their pet's less than minty fresh breath, but ignoring a pet's dental health can lead to serious and costly problems.

"An animal's teeth can be a big mirror into their overall health" says Dr. Dean Severidt of Pet Doctors of America. "Bad breath and swollen gums can be signs of more serious health issues. It's absolutely vital that pet owners don't ignore the annual professional dental cleaning for their animals, even though times are tough right now. Cutting back on this could lead to more serious, and costly problems down the road."  Read the entire article.  Source: www.firstcoastnews.com

October 2009 - Pets, like their masters, are living longer

Pets are living longer than in the previous generation, said Amy Stone, clinical assistant professor of small animal clinical sciences at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Many more are living indoors, without having to contend with wildlife and cars, she said. Now, veterinarians are seeing more old-age issues such as cancer, kidney failure, severe dental disease, even senility and geriatric physical therapy.“

Ten years ago I never saw 20-year-old cats,” said Dean Severidt, a veterinarian and Founder of Pet Doctors of America, which has clinics in Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Better food and preventative care such as vaccines, heartworm prevention and flea treatment have led to healthier, longer-lived pets, he said.

Although senior pets do require special care, Severidt said the hardest vet duties can actually come when owners have trouble letting go. As with humans, end-of-life care has grown as an important issue for pets — length versus quality of life. “Animals are becoming a very important part of the family,” Severidt said. “I’ve seen people spend thousands of dollars on chemotherapy to extend a pet’s life six months.”

Severidt reassures owners with some empathy — his own Schnauzer, Odie, lived to age 19.

He attributed long life span to his daughter’s “babying” of the dog, who did well until the very end. “Odie had very little stress in his life,” Severidt said. Read the entire article. Source: www.jacksonville.com

October 2009 - Inc. Magazine Unveils Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

NEW YORK, August 12, 2009 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Pet Doctors of America NO. 3,154 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy, rental car service Zipcar, and beverage maker Honest Tea are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list. Read the entire article.

July 2009 - Take Care of Your Pets Online

Thanks to cool new initiatives by Pet Doctors of America, you can now take care of your pets online and stay connected with the latest advice, pet care tips and news 24-7. Read the entire article. Source: www.whatsupjacksonville.com