Brentwood Animal Clinic

Jacksonville, FL

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Brentwood Animal Clinic is the veterinary clinic for caring pet owners seeking to provide a high quality of life and longevity for their pets. At Brentwood Animal clinic, our philosophy is to provide you with the most thorough, accurate, and successful treatment of your pet in a caring, loving environment. In addition, we care for the emotional needs of our clients and patients, as well as their physical issues

Brentwood Animal Clinic has been owned and operated by Dr. Philip C. Hightman since 1987. Dr. Hightman is a graduate of the University of Illinois. A few years after graduation, Dr. Hightman relocated to Jacksonville to be close to his family. In 1990, Dr. Hightman was drawn towards holistic medicine so that he could offer both traditional and alternative medicine to his patients

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

State-of-the-art equipmentRadiologyDiagnostic UltrasoundHealing Laser Therapy

Services in detail

Routine VaccinationsRadiologyDiagnostic UltrasoundHealing Laser TherapySurgeryDentistryAcupunctureHerbalogyBoardingBathingParasite ControlPreventative Care
Show all 15 services
Behavioral Modification/TrainingNutritional CounselingAllergy Testing - NAET

Appointments & hours

Mon Tues Wed Fri 8 am - 5:00 pm; Sat 8 am - 12 pm; Thurs Sun Closed

Frequently asked

What services does Brentwood Animal Clinic offer?+

Brentwood Animal Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Boarding, and more.

When was Brentwood Animal Clinic established?+

Brentwood Animal Clinic has served the Jacksonville, FL community since 1987.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 387 reviews

This established family-owned veterinary clinic is widely recognized for combining traditional veterinary medicine with holistic care approaches, including acupuncture and herbal treatments. The team is frequently described as deeply compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally patient when handling large breeds and anxious animals. Many visitors highlight affordable pricing, same-day appointment accommodations, and thoughtful end-of-life support. However, front desk interactions can be abrasive, billing discrepancies and unexpected costs occasionally arise, and wait times or scheduling can sometimes present challenges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.