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Best Veterinarians in Lexington, KY

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Lexington Veterinarians on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Lexington, KY 40509

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3.5 (30)
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4.6 (1)

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Sheabel Veterinary Hospital is a family business that serves pets throughout Lexington. Associations include Cat-Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The experienced veterinarians specialize in wellness visits and preventative care, emergency surgery, dental cleaning, X-rays, root canals, medical acupuncture, stem cell therapy, boarding, grooming, and more. Pet taxi and house-call services are also available.

Lexington, KY 40504

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5.0 (4)

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Broadway Veterinary Clinic is a Lexington animal care facility that has been a part of the neighborhood for more than 30 years. Medical services include vaccinations, microchipping, in-house lab work, X-Rays, geriatric exams, and fluid therapy. Orthopedic, abdominal, and emergency surgery is also available. Specialty services include acupuncture, dental care, grooming, boarding, and cremation. The clinic sells a range of pet supplies

Lexington, KY 40509

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4.8 (269)
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4.9 (258)
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4.5 (197)

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Richmond Road Vet Clinic is a full-service companion animal hospital that has been serving the Lexington community since 1981. The company is a member of The American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Heartworm Society, Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association, and more. Services offered include emergency care, pain management, surgery, microchipping, boarding, senior care, nutritional counseling, dental care, parasite prevention, electrocardiography, and more.

Lexington, KY 40517

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4.8 (463)
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4.5 (35)

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Gainesway Small Animal Clinic in Lexington is a full-service animal hospital that provides both emergency and routine medical treatments. The company is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association. The licensed veterinarians care for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and birds. Services include surgeries, teeth and gum cleaning, check-ups, nutrition consultations, and more.

Lexington, KY 40515

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4.9 (393)
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4.8 (127)
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4.5 (12)

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Nicholasville Road Animal Hospital is a full-service pet clinic in Lexington that has been serving dogs, cats, and other small animals in the community since 1982. Services include annual vaccines and exams, hygienic services, dental care, preventative medicine, digital X-Ray, microchipping, surgery, bloodwork, and more. Dr. Stacey Curtsinger, DVM, Dr. Tom Riney, DVM, and Dr. Marty Whitehouse DVM guarantee patients quality individualized care.

Lexington, KY 40502

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Chevy Chase Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary office in Lexington that provides complete care for cats and dogs. All veterinarians on staff are licensed, and Dr. Lori Bidwell is a Diplomat of Veterinary Anesthesiologists and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. Recognitions include Best Veterinarian in Lexington, awarded to owner Dr. Eric Headley. Services include surgical procedures, radiology, dentistry, nutrition counseling, acupuncture, dermatology, behavior counseling, grooming, and more.

Lexington, KY 40513

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4.6 (148)
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4.0 (12)

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Animal Care Clinic has served companion animals throughout Lexington and Fayette Counties since 1988. The office is a member of American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association. Services include wellness care, vaccinations, dentistry, ultrasound, digital radiology, endoscopy, orthopedic surgery, oncology, dermatology, nutritional counseling, microchipping, boarding, grooming, and more. Emergency service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lexington, KY 40509

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4.0 (14)

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Afford-A-Vet is a locally-owned and operated animal care facility in Lexington that has been serving pets throughout the community since 2006. The veterinarians put emphasis on preventative health, treatment of minor illness and injury, nutritional support, and more. The company prides itself on quality, compassionate, and affordable care. Walk-ins are welcome.

Lexington, KY 40509

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5.0 (2)

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Brighton Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital that has served the Lexington community since 1999. Services include laser therapy, dentistry, grooming, dog training, cat boarding, parasite prevention, and more. The modern facility features an updated surgical suite, digital dental and x-ray equipment, and an expansive patient treatment area.

Lexington, KY 40503

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5.0 (4)
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4.8 (1)

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Since 1968, Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic has provided health care to pets in Lexington and throughout the central Kentucky area. The company is a member of American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association, and Central Kentucky Small Animal Veterinary Association. Services offered include physical exams, vaccinations, radiology, surgery, dentistry, boarding, grooming, and emergency care.

Compare our Top Veterinarians

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Sheabel Veterinary Hospital
Lexington, KY 40509
Broadway Veterinary Clinic
Lexington, KY 40504
Richmond Road Vet Clinic
Lexington, KY 40509
Gainesway Small Animal Clinic
Lexington, KY 40517
Nicholasville Road Animal Hospital
Lexington, KY 40515
Chevy Chase Animal Clinic
Lexington, KY 40502
Animal Care Clinic
Lexington, KY 40513
Afford-A-Vet
Lexington, KY 40509
Brighton Animal Clinic
Lexington, KY 40509
Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic
Lexington, KY 40503

FAQs

  • Introduction

    If you're a pet owner, you're probably familiar with companion animal veterinarians. This type of vet is a general practitioner who provides preventative care, diagnosis, treatments, and surgical services for dogs, cats, and other common pets. Some vets specialize in the care of exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets. There are veterinarians for livestock and large animals, too. These vets focus on providing care for cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals on the farm.

    Veterinarians can choose to specialize in areas such as nutrition, oncology, cardiology, and many others. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) currently recognizes more than 40 fields of study and 22 veterinary specialist organizations nationwide.
  • How often should I bring my pet in for an exam?

    This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).

  • What are the benefits of having my pet spayed or neutered?

    Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.

  • Should my pet be on heartworm medication?

    Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.

  • How often should my pets be vaccinated?

    In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.

  • Are you supposed to brush your dog’s or cat’s teeth?

    Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.

  • Is it safe for my cat or dog to be vegan?

    According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.