Veterinarian-Founded Referral and Emergency Hospital Brings Advanced Care to Northeast Florida Pet Families
[Jacksonville, FL – February 12, 2026] – Arista Advanced Pet Care, a veterinarian-founded multispecialty referral and emergency hospital group, announces plans to open a new location in Jacksonville, Florida, in Q2 2026. The 22,027-square-foot hospital will be located at 2220 County Road 210 W., Suite 201, within the Shoppes of St. Johns Commons, expanding access to advanced veterinary care for pet families and referring veterinarians across Northeast Florida.
Arista Jacksonville will offer specialty services in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, and Emergency Care, delivering comprehensive support for complex and urgent cases in a thoughtfully designed, team-driven environment. The new hospital is designed to meet the growing needs of the Jacksonville-area veterinary community while prioritizing collaboration, transparency, and continuity of care.
“Florida is an exciting next chapter for Arista, and Jacksonville is a natural fit,” said Dr. Jennifer Welser, President of Arista Advanced Pet Care. “The region’s continued growth and demand for specialty and emergency care make it an ideal market for expanding access to advanced veterinary services.”
The Jacksonville hospital marks Arista’s third location, joining its flagship hospital in Atlanta and its recently opened Dallas location. While Arista continues to expand nationally, each hospital is intentionally designed to serve the unique needs of its local market, working closely with referring veterinarians to provide seamless specialty and emergency support.
In addition to advanced diagnostics and 24/7 emergency care, Arista Jacksonville will incorporate the brand’s Care Navigation model, a signature approach that enhances communication and coordination throughout a pet’s treatment journey. Care Navigators serve as dedicated points of contact for pet owners and referring veterinarians, helping to guide the process in a personalized manner, provide timely updates, and ensure smoother transitions between primary, specialty, and emergency care.
Established by veterinarians with decades of specialty and leadership experience, Arista’s shared-ownership model allows specialty and emergency doctors to invest in and operate the hospitals they help build. Supported by a centralized infrastructure and long-term capital partner, the model is designed to promote clinical excellence, sustainability, and a more connected experience for pets, pet owners, and referring veterinarians alike.
Dr. Welser added, “From the beginning, Arista was built by veterinarians who understood what veterinarians need to thrive clinically and sustainably. We’ve created a model that allows doctors to focus on medicine while also having the opportunity to invest in and help shape the hospitals where they practice.”
For more information, visit www.aristapetcare.com.
About Arista Advanced Pet Care:
Arista Advanced Pet Care is a multispecialty referral and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital group founded by veterinarians and led by veterinarians. Built on a shared-ownership model, Arista provides specialist veterinarians the opportunity to invest in and help operate the hospitals where they practice, while benefiting from centralized operational, financial, and administrative support. As part of Affinity Veterinary Partners, Arista combines clinical leadership with scalable infrastructure to support exceptional specialty and emergency care. With locations in Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX, and a growing national footprint, Arista is shaping a more sustainable future for specialty veterinary medicine. For more information, visit www.aristapetcare.com.
