Dr. Perry F. Smith


Dr. Perry F. Smith is a second-generation veterinarian. Dr. Smith’s father Dr. C. Perry Smith practiced in Miami, Florida for over 40 years. Dr. Perry F. Smith has continued his father’s legacy and has surpassed his expectations.

Dr. Smith has been the owner of both Animal Health Centerand Crescent City since 1999. He graduated from the Mississippi State University with his DVM degree in 1991. After practicing with his father in Miami, Dr. Smith bought the two practices here in North Florida and never looked back.

He grew up surrounded by animals and never questioned what he would do for a living. Dr. Smith enjoys interacting with his clients as much as he loves to see the patients. His real passion is surgery and he is an accomplished surgeon.

Dr. Smith lives in San Mateo with his wife Jill, their two sons (Cole and Jacob) and a farm full of cows, horses, and dogs. In his time off he enjoys welding, farming, diving and fishing in the Florida Keys.


Dr. Dan Grossman


Dr. Grossman has been an integral part of Animal Health Center since 2004. He is the doctor extraordinaire at the Crescent City location. Dr. Grossman, or Grossy as he is known, graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He loves his clients, patients, and his staff and to him they are family! Dr. Grossman lives with 2 beautiful daughters, his wife. 5 cats and 2 dogs. On his time off he enjoys building and framing structures, playing guitar and drums.

Fun fact: Dr. Grossman has crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a ship!


Dr. Dawn Nagy


Dr. Nagy grew up in Pembroke Pines. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2002. We were lucky to get her to join our clinic in September of 2004. She is married to Dr. Grossman who actually purchased the Crescent City clinic in 2017. They, along with their children, live with 4 cats and 2 dogs. Dr. Nagy loves hanging out with family and friends, sewing, quilting, and fishing.