MEET THE TEAM

First of all, we want to thank you for choosing Veterinary Orthopaedic and Mobility Center for your pet’s surgical and rehabilitative care. We are very proud of this hospital and we hope you have the absolute best experience while your pet is under our care. We always want feedback, good or bad, so do not hesitate to email us with any comments, questions, or concerns.

 
Jay Erne, DVM, DACVS-SABoard Certified Surgeon

Jay Erne, DVM, DACVS-SA

Board Certified Surgeon

I wanted to take this opportunity to open up and let you know why I do what I do and what being a veterinary surgeon means to me. I have provided a link to my CV in case you would like to see my credentials.

From an early age, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian and have always felt right at home in a veterinary hospital. I am very fortunate to have had support from my family and many mentors along the way who helped me achieve my career goals. It was a long, difficult road to say the least, but it has been well worth it because I cannot imagine doing anything else.

Caring for each and every patient and doing everything in my power to make them happy, healthy, and mobile again is what drives me each and every day. Working with the families to help them understand why we need to perform a specific treatment or surgery and guiding them through the decision making process is such a rewarding aspect of my job.

Home care can be very challenging and stressful, so I consider it my duty to assist the family through that process to reduce stress and achieve a positive outcome.

Having practiced in this area for many years, I have been very fortunate to be able to get to know and collaborate with many of the primary care veterinarians. I cannot thank them enough for having faith and confidence in us to provide care for their patients. They are such an integral part of each patient’s care. It is truly a team effort, so it is very important for me to build and maintain a trusting relationship, provide an open line of communication, and ensure the primary care veterinarians are involved with the decision making and care we provide.

Being a veterinary surgeon is a tremendous responsibility, but I absolutely love it! Throughout my career thus far, I have had the opportunity to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Whether it be a spay or a complex fracture repair, I approach and perform each surgery with the confidence and precision needed to obtain a successful outcome.

Although I enjoy performing all types of challenging procedures, I have always been an orthopedic surgeon at heart. Nothing makes me happier to see an injured pet achieve the ability to run and play again. The positive impact I feel we make on our patient’s and client’s lives keeps me motivated each and every day.

Thank you again for choosing VOMC and having the confidence and trust in us to care for your pet. We look forward to getting to know all of our wonderful patients and clients and being there for you for many years to come.

 

Dr. Nicole leads our rehabilitation department. Nicole is a Jacksonville native and a University of Florida graduate receiving her DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Dr. Nicole is truly excited to give back to the community she loves so much.

Upon graduation from UF, Nicole completed a small animal internship at the University of Missouri where she met Dr. E. Luckily, Dr. E dislikes snow as much Dr. Nicole, and they moved to Florida after the internship year. For the next 10 years, Nicole really enjoyed working in a family veterinary practice but realized there was a need for veterinary rehabilitation in our area. She founded Comprehensive Canine Conditioning in 2012 and provided house-call rehabilitation and acupuncture therapy until she and Dr. Erne established VOMC in 2020. Nicole's house call practice has shaped the vision of the VOMC rehabilitation department. Nicole has cherished getting to know her patients in the relaxed home setting and has become friends with may of the families she visited. This concept of rehabilitation team and pet family collaboration while providing a fun, stress-free environment for our patients is the heart of the VOMC mission.

Dr. Nicole loves working with all pets, but she has a true passion for helping our senior guys maintain their mobility and independence. She also enjoys designing weight loss plans. Nicole loves to eat as much as her patients, so she focuses on gradual weight loss plans to minimize hunger and ease the process for pets and their families.

Nicole Hardie, DVM, CCRT, CVA

Nicole Hardie, DVM, CCRT, CVA


ChelseaSurgery Nurse

Chelsea

Surgery Nurse

Aubrey

Surgery Nurse

Vanessa

Surgery Nurse

NancySurgery Nurse

Nancy

Surgery Nurse

Katie S

Surgery Nurse

JackiSurgery Nurse

Jacki

Surgery Nurse

Meghan

Surgery Nurse

Pam

Rehabilitation Nurse

Christina

Rehabilitation Nurse

Bryanna

Rehabiliation Nurse

Lanielle

Rehabilitation Nurse

CourtneyHospitality Coordinator

Courtney

Office Manager

Jennifer

Hospitality Coordinator

Jessica

Hospitality Coordinator