Best Veterinarians in Richmond, VA

Capital Home Veterinary Care is a mobile veterinary clinic that has been delivering animal care services directly to Richmond area homes since 2007. Dr. Erin Dexter Buikema, who founded the clinic, is a 2003 alumna of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dexter and her colleagues provide a variety of services, including physical exams, vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, dermatology, microchipping, and nutritional counseling. Compassionate euthanasia is available to households seeking end-of-life care for their nonhuman family members.

Woodlake Animal Hospital is a Midlothian veterinary clinic providing Richmond Metro area pets with Western and Oriental medical services. Dr. Leslie Ann Jones, the office’s owner and managing practitioner, devotes her career to alternative medicine, behavioral medicine, and nutritional counseling. Her colleague Dr. Debbie Gallof is an alumna of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. The Woodlake Animal Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Cary Street Veterinary Hospital is a Richmond-based health center treating dogs and cats from throughout the area. The hospital bears accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), indicating continual adherence to the AAHA’s strict ethical and quality guidelines. Pets can receive a variety of medical services at Cary Street Veterinary Hospital, including acupuncture, dentistry, and hospice care.

Dr. Betty Baugh Harrison founded Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic in Richmond in 1999, shortly after she graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to providing pets with emergency care, laser therapy, and dental treatments, Dr. Harrison recently expanded her repertoire to include veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine. Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association as well as the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

Countryside Veterinary Clinic, which opened in Richmond in 1992, is a pet clinic providing vaccinations, spaying and neutering, radiology, and dental care. Families from the greater Richmond community can also bring their dogs and cats to the office for on-site boarding and grooming services. The founder and owner, Dr. James Hunter, is a Richmond native who graduated with honors from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Susan C. Ware, the owner and solo practitioner of New Market Veterinary Clinic, is an alumna of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She works with her staff of veterinary assistants and technicians to perform laboratory testing, surgical procedures, emergency care, and dentistry. The facility, which includes kennels and walking areas, can host overnight animal boarders.

Tuckahoe Veterinary Hospital has been helping Richmond Metro pets for over 40 years. The practice’s full-time veterinary practitioner, Dr. Fielding O’Niell, is an alumnus of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He has undergone extensive postdoctoral training in infectious disease, earning a Master’s in Veterinary Microbiology, among other accreditations.

Pocoshock Animal Hospital, in Richmond, is a small animal veterinary office helping dogs and cats from all over the Richmond Metro area. In addition to administering basic wellness checks, veterinarians Jenny Larsen, DVM and Sarah Nash, DVM practice veterinary surgery, dentistry, and radiology. Notably, Pocoshock Animal Hospital has received accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association.

Stratford Hills Veterinary Center treats dogs, cats, and pocket pets from all over the Richmond Metro area. The practice’s Chief of Staff is Charles Tucker, VMD, who focuses on veterinary skin care, behavioral medicine, and ultrasonography. Dr. Tucker’s colleagues perform preventive exams and treatments, surgical procedures, and emergency care.

Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital is a Richmond veterinary practice led by Dr. Carolyn Evans and Dr. Randy Mortimer. Dr. Evans was a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher before attending the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Medicine. She graduated with a DVM in 1995. Dr. Randy Mortimer, who co-owns the hospital with Dr. Evans, has been working at the Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital since 1990, gradually working his way up from his initial position as a veterinary assistant.

Wellesley Animal Hospital, established in 2001, is a practice in Richmond providing medical care to animal patients from throughout the area. The veterinary medical team performs preventive care, such as diagnostic tests and wellness exams, as well as dental care, acupuncture, and a range of small animal surgical procedures. Leading the team are Doctors Kelly and Mark Gottschalk.

John Rolfe Animal Hospital is a Richmond veterinary clinic that provides surgical, dental, and preventive care to the area’s dogs and cats. However, the practice not just canine and feline patients but also rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. The veterinary medical team includes Dr. Sarah Tisnado, the owner of Gayton Animal Hospital, as well as Dr. Cathy Blanchong, Dr. Sara White, and Dr. Earl Willis.

The Chester Animal Clinic in Richmond offers a range of veterinary services for pets throughout the local area and surrounding communities. In service to Chesterfield County for more than a half-century, this family-owned and locally operated vet clinic offers pet vaccines, dental work, surgery, wellness plans, in-house diagnostics, and laser therapy. Additionally, Chester Animal Clinic provides certified canine fitness and obedience training, and it has an on-site boarding and daycare facility for pets.

Patterson Veterinary Hospital, established in Richmond in 1968, treats canine and feline patients from the city and the suburbs. Dr. Jeffrey Bayer, the owner of the clinic, is a graduate of Colorado State University’s veterinary medical program. He later served as a professional witness in the Richmond area, testifying against individuals accused of animal cruelty and abuse. Dr. Bayer has volunteered for local animal rescue nonprofits, including For the Love of Animals Dog and Cat Rescue, the Blue Ridge Great Pyrenees Rescue, and For the Love of Poodles Rescue.

Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery & Dental Care is a pet health clinic based in Richmond. Leading the staff is Dr. Lori Pasternak, who has been practicing veterinary medicine since she received her DVM in 1998. Dr. Pasternak’s practice has been featured on Good Morning America as well as Catster, Best Friends Magazine, The Huffington Post, and the Bark.

River City Veterinary Hospital, located in Richmond, helps companion animals from households in the city and its suburbs. Leading the practice is the husband-and-wife team of Dr. Anthony O’Sullivan and Dr. Heather O’Sullivan. Their services range from diagnostics and immunizations to dental care and a bevy of small animal surgery options.

Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital is an animal health care center that opened in Richmond in 1976. Doctors Michael Anthony and Glenn Crawford, who both received their DVM degrees at Ohio State University, practice in a range of veterinary health care fields. These include dermatology, internal medicine, radiography, cardiology, oncology, and ophthalmology. Grooming services are also available.

Located in Richmond, Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center serves as an emergency medical center for small animals. However, in addition to urgent and emergency care, the staff is experienced in cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, and holistic medicinal procedures. The facility is 17,500 square feet, and it has an on-site Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.