Founded in 1966 by Dr. Ned Johnston, St. Francis Animal Clinic of Naples became accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in 1974. Dr. Jeffrey Noble joined the practice in 1977 and became the sole owner in 1991. Dr. Daryl Lovingood joined the practice in January 2018. Dr. Lovingood and his wife, Elizabeth, bought the practice from Dr. Noble in February 2018.
About St. Francis Animal Clinic & Dr. Lovingood
Clinic History
What is AAHA?
The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit companion veterinary hospitals. These accredited hospitals are held to a higher standard. AAHA was established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession and is the only companion animal exclusive veterinary association.
For a veterinary hospital to become accredited, it must undergo regular comprehensive evaluations by AAHA veterinary experts who evaluate the practice on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care. There are just over 3,700 veterinary hospitals (12-15% of all veterinary practices in the United States and Canada) that are AAHA-accredited. St. Francis Animal Clinic has been AAHA-accredited for over 40 years!
To learn more about AAHA, please visit www.aaha.org.
Veterinary Services for Pets of All Ages
St. Francis Animal Clinic offers various veterinary services, including nutrition and grooming.
Our Experienced Veterinarians
Daryl Lovingood, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Lovingood received his D.V.M. from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He practiced veterinary medicine in Tennessee and Colorado before moving to Florida. He focuses on canine and feline veterinary care, with personal interests in dentistry, nutrition and a practical approach to animal health. He and his wife, Elizabeth, became the new owners of St. Francis Animal Clinic in February 2018. Along with their daughter Lila, their furry family includes Italian Greyhounds, Colby, Asher and Luna.
Jeffrey Noble, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Noble received his D.V.M. from Purdue University School of Veterinary Science and Medicine in 1974. He relocated to Naples, Florida from Lansing, IL in 1977 and joined St. Francis Animal Clinic. He has volunteered his veterinary services to the Conservancy of South West Florida for over 30 years and has treated a wide variety of exotic species for the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Testimonials
``My family has been taking our pets to St. Francis for years and it only gets better. The staff is wonderful and they provide a comfortable environment. The doctors are very knowledgable and I learn something new every visit. They take a very realistic approach to medicine. I (and my wallet) appreciate that they do not just jump into a bunch of testing and medications. I’ve never felt pressured and I truly believe they treat my dogs as if they were treating their own. I value their knowledge and practicality.``
Demi W
``We had a great experience with Dr. Lovingood. He recently saw our 10 year old dog for his annual visit. He took the time to explain not only what vaccines were needed, but also gave recommendations for keeping him healthy and comfortable as he gets older. Our little guy did great with him! We are very thankful for the time he spent, the welcoming staff, and have definitely found our new veterinarian.``
S T
``Dr. Lovingood is very knowledgeable and genuinely loves my pets! I can always depend on him to help me keep them healthy and happy. Thank you! (Kracker, Heidi, and Nix)``
Sarah Lane
``Best animal clinic ever!! Everyone at St Francis is friendly and caring, and I can’t say enough about Charity and Dr. Lovingood. I recently moved to Naples from Ohio and it seems my 2 fur babies have had one issue after another ever since I got here. I have never had a problem getting them in to see Dr. Lovingood the day I call, even if I call late in the day. Charity is a miracle worker, always finding a convenient time to work them in and always displaying professionalism and caring. Dr Lovingood is just the best!! He spends time explaining what needs to be done and why. He is caring and gentle with my pups. My senior girl needed her teeth cleaned and a couple of extractions. She has always had problems with anesthesia, but seemed to sail right through any side effects this time. She also recently had to have back surgery done by a specialist. Dr Lovingood himself called to find out how she was doing and offer some post op suggestions. He also offered to call an emergency clinic where I had been treated rudely by one of the staff members to let them know of the incident. In the 3 months I have been taking my babies to St Francis I have been treated with nothing but the utmost respect and professionalism. I highly recommend them without reservation!!``
Vicki Page
St. Francis Animal Clinic provides veterinary services, including boarding and grooming to dogs and cats in Naples, Florida and surrounding areas. AAHA-accredited since 1974, we treat your furry family members as if they were our own!