Best Veterinarians in Virginia Beach, VA

Paws Clinic is a low-cost, walk-ins only, pet wellness center that husband and wife, Dr. Mike and Monique Wansky, founded in 2000 in Virginia Beach. Paws Clinic offers vaccinations and parasite control for cats and dogs, as well as a free doctor’s exam with each vaccination. A certified professional by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Dr. Mike Wansky and his wife, Monique, established Paws Clinic, a BBB accredited business, to make preventive pet care available at affordable prices.

Acredale Animal Hospital is a full-service and child-friendly vet that has been assisting Virginia Beach clients since 1986. It offers diagnostic test services and provides nutritional counseling to help pets avoid illnesses. Its veterinarians conduct surgical procedures and practice advanced care, including orthopedics, dentistry, cardiology, and ophthalmology, catering to animals that require specialized attention. Grooming and boarding solutions are also available. For client convenience, Acredale Animal Hospital accommodates pet drop-offs and prescription refill shipping requests.

The Cove offers 24/7 emergency and special care services to patients in the Suffolk Metro area. Dr. Merrilee T. Small is one of 208 veterinarians who have earned board certification in the field of Cardiology. Their surgical specialist, Dr. Jeff T. Stallings, is a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Along with surgery and cardiology, The Cove’s vets also specialize in dentistry, critical care, and internal medicines.

Strawbridge Animal Care is a veterinary clinic focused on caring for companion animals in and around the Virginia Beach Metro area. Through the use of up-to-date medical technology, the doctors at Strawbridge Animal Care have the experience and equipment to perform veterinary surgery, dental care, internal medicine care, and diagnostics. Strawbridge Animal Care is AAHA accredited and PennHIP certified.

Affordable Veterinary Services of VA is a low-cost, pet wellness clinic located within Virginia Beach’s Care-A-Lot Pet Supply Store. Affordable Veterinary Services offers affordable vaccines, basic diagnostic testing, heartworm and deworming medications, and flea and tick prevention for both cats and dogs. Walk-ins are available and patient forms can be filled out online before appointments. They also operate a Mobile Wellness Clinic that their Facebook page keeps up-to-date.

Boulevard Veterinary Hospital for Integrative Healing is an animal hospital located in Norfolk that serves pets in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Chief of Staff, Dr. Constance Pozniak, is fully-certified in veterinary chiropractic and acupuncture. Her staff uses Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Diagnostic Ultrasounds, and Hydrotherapy for the safe health benefits.

Great Neck Veterinary Clinic focuses on bringing both traditional and unique services to pets and pet owners throughout the Virginia Beach area. Their team is skilled in both big and small surgical procedures, routine dental care, internal medicines for liver, cardiac, and gastrointestinal issues. The professionals at Great Neck also offer special services such as their boarding facility, Fur’st Choice Doggy Daycare, as well as a full-service veterinary pharmacy that is on-site at their location.

Salem Veterinary Hospital cares for cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, pocket pets, birds, and small farm animals throughout Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. Salem’s fully-staffed and experienced veterinarians make this extensive veterinary service possible. Doctors Barbara Sheffield, Lisa Hundley, and Karen Smithwick have nearly eight decades of veterinary experience combined. Dr. Hundley has a keen interest in surgery and internal medicine, Dr. Smithwick specializes in emergency and critical care, and Dr. Sheffield has nearly 30 years of experience in owning and working in veterinary practices.

Independence Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary care and services to pets near and around Virginia Beach. Dr. Brian S. Hastings, the owner and one of their full-time veterinarians, received his doctorate from Virginia Tech and has a particular interest in surgery, ultrasonography, and cardiology. Independence’s other full-time vet, Dr. Robert B. Johnston, received his doctorate from the University of Florida and has been in the practice of caring for animals for more than 30 years.

Owl Creek Veterinary Hospital is a Virginia Beach companion animal hospital offering standard veterinary care, as well as dog training, a dog daycare center, and kennel boarding, for pet owners around the area. Dr. Ann Ayre, an Owl Creek veterinarian for nearly two decades, graduated with honors from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College and has a keen interest in animal dentistry. Dr. Kirsten Jaegersen earned her doctorate from Ross University in 2014 and focuses on both dental and surgical veterinary care.

P.A.W.S. for Rehabilitation is a physical rehabilitation and pain management center for dogs throughout the Virginia Beach Metro area. Doctors Stephanie Patterson and Blair Hollowell, the current veterinarians at P.A.W.S., have backgrounds in surgery and internal medicine. They use rehabilitation therapy, hydrotherapy, electronic walkway systems, fitness and conditioning, training classes, acupuncture, and a variety of other treatments during each visit.

Bostic Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice located in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach. Dr. Gail W. Szabo, a Virginia Beach native, and Dr. Anthony Manning, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, offer veterinary services such as pet wellness care, pet dentistry, veterinary surgery, grooming, and breeding. Bostic Veterinary Hospital is PennHIP certified and accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Providence Vet caters to clients throughout Virginia Beach and its surrounding communities. It offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, from dentistry and wellness and prevention to surgery, advanced care, and laser therapy. Additionally, it provides emergency care for pet dog and cat emergencies. Alexandra Bedford, the clinic's veterinarian, has over a decade of experience in veterinary medicine. Clients can access their pet's records and connect with the Providence Vet team through the PetDesk app.

Animal Medical Center is a Virginia Beach veterinary care clinic equipped to handle standard pet care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and pocket pets. A team of eight skilled and knowledgeable doctors operate the Animal Medical Center. They enjoy everything about the practice – from working with cats to hamsters, to having special interests in ophthalmology, surgery, wound management, and giant breed dogs.

Princess Anne Veterinary Hospital is an animal hospital that offers primary medical, surgical, and dental care to pets throughout the Virginia Beach Metro area. Dr. Kier, one of their current doctors, has been at Princess Anne for more than a decade. A nationally accredited Veterinarian, Dr. Kier can issue domestic and international health certificates for traveling families. Dr. Johnson is a veteran of the United States Army and has a particular interest in geriatric medicine, anesthesia, and ophthalmology.

General Booth Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice that has served patients and clients in the Virginia Beach area for more than two decades. Their multi-doctor team specializes in pain management, canine and feline internal medicine, dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and many other areas. General Booth’s veterinarians, as well as their grooming salon and pet hotel, helped them to secure the Best of the Beach 2015 award.

Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital serves pets and animals in and around the Virginia Beach area. Both Dr. David H. Morris and Dr. Andrew J. Baker earned their D.V.M. degrees from Mississippi State University and are licensed to treat patients in emergency situations, as well as less urgent needs for medical, surgical, and dental care. Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited, open hospital, where owners are allowed in the examination room to be with their pets.