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The Board of Directors of First Coast No More Homeless Pets has unanimously elected Jennifer Barker as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2021. Barker succeeds Rob Levine, who announced his intention to retire earlier this year. Levine will continue to support Barker and the Board as a senior adviser through the end of the year. “Rob […]

While Memorial Day in May and Independence Day in July might mean backyard barbecues and fireworks for us, those celebrations can bring extreme anxiety or illness for our pets. Many pets become frightened by the sound of fireworks or loud music — and if they’re frightened enough, they might even run away. According to the […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets is committed to delivering the very best care to our clients, and that commitment extends far beyond our hospital walls and includes important professional development opportunities for clinic staff. We are proud to announce that four FCNMHP veterinary technicians have been selected for the inaugural Penn Foster Veterinary Technician […]

Celebrating twenty years of service to the Northeast Florida community, First  Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the region’s leader in affordable and accessible veterinary care, has announced the launch of a refreshed logo and brand identity. Over the years, FCNMHP’s mission of keeping pets in homes and out of shelters has never wavered even […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the region’s non-profit leader in providing affordable and accessible veterinary care, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Arias as Chief Development Officer. As a key member of the FCNMHP leadership team, Arias will support the organization’s mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all […]

Every Wednesday or Thursday finds Debra Shearer at First Coast No More Homeless Pets. That consistency and dedication is what makes Debra our most recent VyStar Volunteer of the Month. But, for Debra, it is all about her love for animals. “They can’t talk, they can’t tell you what their issues are,” she said. “First […]

Old dogs will get a new ‘leash’ on life at First Coast No More Homeless Pets thanks to The Grey Muzzle Organization. First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the region’s non-profit leader in providing affordable and accessible veterinary care across northeast Florida, is one of 64 animal welfare groups chosen from 288 applicants to […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the region’s non-profit leader in providing affordable and accessible veterinary care across northeast Florida, has been awarded 1,834 doses of First Shieldâ„¢ flea prevention by the Banfield Foundation® to help support owned pets throughout our region. The donation is part of the Banfield Foundation’s new Flea/Tick Grant, created […]

First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the region’s leader in providing affordable and accessible veterinary care across northeast Florida, has been awarded an $8,000 grant from the Banfield Foundation® to help keep pets in homes and out of shelters during the Covid-19 crisis. The grant is part of the Banfield Foundation’s nationwide Covid-19 response […]

Fernandina Beach native Dr. Yvonne Kline has returned to the First Coast as chief medical officer with First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP). In this newly expanded role, Dr. Kline leads a team of 20 full and part time veterinarians and manages a full medical team of 50 other professionals at the organization’s two […]