Updated 7/19/26
Just moved to Richmond and need to find a new pet care service provider? First time pet parent and not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with our essential guide to Richmond pet care! Read about our favorite local dog walkers, groomers, trainers, pet sitters, and vets that Richmond has to offer, complete with all the details you need to know. Support local pet business owners today!
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Best Pet Care Business in Richmond, VA:
Please Note: Service-based businesses that do not have a physical brick and mortar location are NOT included in this map. We encourage you to read the full article below to make sure you aren’t missing out on any of the wonderful Richmond businesses that are available to you!
Private Dog Walking
Tuckered Out Dog Walking
Tuckered Out Dog Walking
Servicing most of the Richmond City area (including Lakeside, Bellevue, Ginter Park, Scott’s Addition, Willow Lawn, Libbie Mill, Mary Munford, Westhampton, Near West End, The Fan, Carytown, Museum District, Byrd Park, Randolph, Carver, and Northside), Tuckered Out Dog Walking offers private dog walking and adventure services to clients, as well as sponsored outings for shelter dogs at RACC. Life is unpredictable, but pet care doesn’t have to be! With Tuckered Out, you can schedule last-minute walks with as little as 3 hours notice, perfect for those days when you’re running late or have spontaneous evening plans. Enjoy peace of mind and the freedom to navigate your day, knowing reliable dog walkers are always just a quick click away. What are you waiting for? 🐕🐾
Salon-Based Grooming
The Grooming Collective
The Grooming Collective
Located in East Highland Springs (with some mobile services available in Richmond City, Henrico, Short Pump, Bon Air, and Chesterfield), The Grooming Collective offers full-service grooming for dogs and cats, bathing, blow-drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, breed-standard or custom clipping/scissoring options, and hand stripping. They specialize in working with anxious pets and do everything they can to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in their shop. They are a low-volume salon that offers more one-on-one time with each pet. They work at the animal’s pace and practice force free, consent-based grooming.
The Groom Room
The Groom Room
Located in Willow Lawn, The Groom Room is an extension of their “big sister” business, River City Vet Hospital. They offer full-service dog grooming for dogs (coming soon for cats!), including bathing, blow-drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and breed-standard or custom clipping/scissoring options. Their staff are trained in Fear Free handling methods and work closely with their partnering vets to recognize and treat common medical and skin conditions.
Waggin' Tails Pet Salon
Waggin' Tails Pet Salon
Located in King William, Waggin' Tails Pet Salon offers full-service dog grooming, including bathing, blow-drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, nail grinding, breath freshening, cologne/perfume spritzing, and breed-standard or custom clipping/scissoring options. Waggin' Tails is a home-based groomer who operates by appointment only to ensure there is no overlap between grooms, making this a peaceful and calming environment for anxious dogs.
The Doggie Lama
The Doggie Lama
Located in Mechanicsville, The Doggie Lama offers full-service dog grooming, including bathing, blow-drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, nail grinding, breath freshening, cologne/perfume spritzing, and breed-standard or custom clipping/scissoring options. The Doggie Lama is a small shop that focuses on relaxed, consent-based grooming. Unlike other businesses, their salon is one-on-one and almost entirely cage-free, to create a truly personalized experience for each dog in their care. They are patient and go at the dog’s pace to create a positive experience that leaves their dogs happy and ready to come back!
Wizard of Paws
Wizard of Paws
Located in Lakeside, Wizard of Paws offers full-service dog grooming, including bathing, blow-drying, brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, nail grinding, breath freshening, cologne/perfume spritzing, and breed-standard or custom clipping/scissoring options. Wizard of Paws is a sister shop to The Doggie Lama that also focuses on consent-based grooming and one-on-one care in a low-volume environment that creates a positive experience for the dogs in their care.
Mobile Grooming
Sarah Sits-N-Stays
Sarah Sits-N-Stays
Servicing most of the Richmond City area (including the Fan, Museum District, Downtown, Jackson Ward, Shockoe Bottom, Church Hill, Manchester, Forest Hill, Westover Hills, and Stratford Hills), Sarah Sits N Stays offers mobile dog and cat grooming, including nail trims, brushing, dematting, sanitary trims, and bathing. They also offer drop-in and overnight pet sitting services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, as well as group dog walking.
RVA Peticures
RVA Peticures
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Short Pump, and Glen Allen), RVA Peticures offers in-home mobile nail trims for any type of animal, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and any other pet that has claws to trim! As a full-time house call vet tech in her spare the time, the owner is knowledgeable of animal handling, veterinary medicine, and how to keep your pets safe during in-home services.
Self-Service Grooming
Diamonds & Dutch Pet Bath & Spa
Diamonds & Dutch Pet Bath & Spa
Located in Northside, Diamonds & Dutch Pet Bath & Spa offers self-service or professional bathing, trimming, brushing, blow-drying, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, nail trimming, and anal gland expressing. They specialize in the do-it-yourself experience and provide access to their bath tubs, basic and premium shampoos/conditioners, combs, brushes, blow dryers, towels, ear wipes, toothbrushes/toothpaste, and nail clippers. Their self-service station is open to walk-ins and does not require an appointment.
Manchester Groom Saloon
Manchester Groom Saloon
Located in Manchester, Manchester Groom Saloon offers self-service or professional bathing, trimming, brushing, blow-drying, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, and nail trimming. They provide all of the products and supplies. Their self-service station is open to walk-ins and does not require an appointment.
CritterTown BathHouse
CritterTown BathHouse
With two locations in Stratford Hills and Midlothian, CritterTown BathHouse offers self-service dog bathing, where they provide all of the products and supplies. They also offer memberships with discounted baths, and added perks like membership-only hours. Their Stratford Hills location also sells treats, toys, collars, and supplements. Their self-service station is open to walk-ins and does not require an appointment.
Online Dog Training
SpiritDog Training
SpiritDog Training
Positive and effective online dog training. On-demand anytime, anywhere. SpiritDog Training provides science-based, positive reinforcement dog training online! Great for dogs of all ages and every training level, and will help you tackle many common behavior challenges, satisfaction guaranteed.
Behavior Modification Training
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Located in Chamberlayne (with a second location in Fairfax), Animal Behavior Wellness Center is home to one of the ONLY board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the entire state of Virginia (with less than 100 in the world!). Dr. Learn and her team of certified trainers offer behavior counseling and therapy, veterinary behavior assessments, body language workshops, and medication management for dogs and cats. They specialize in treating and managing compulsive disorders, cognitive dysfunction, and all aspects of aggressive behaviors. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Best Life Dog Services
Best Life Dog Services
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Lakeside, Henrico, Glen Allen, Laurel, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and Chesterfield), Best Life Dog Services offers at-park private dog training, group workshops, and free online educational resources. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in behavior modification, family-directed aggression, intra-household pet aggression, stranger danger, dog-dog aggression, resource guarding, anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, emotional dysregulation, dog socialization, and enrichment. Through their Best Life Accessibility Fund, they provide financial assistance to marginalized and low-income groups seeking training and behavior work, medical and veterinary support, enrichment items, sniff spots, continuing education resources, and more. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Dognitive Behavior & Training
Dognitive Behavior & Training
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom, East End, Fulton, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, and Sandston), Dognitive Behavior & Training offers in-home private dog training, day training, and group workshops. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in behavior modification, anxiety, hyperarousal, family-directed aggression, stranger-directed aggression, intra-household aggression, dog-dog aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, multi-species households, and cooperative care. Their approach focuses on highlighting two-way communication between dog and human, and helping people learn how to “think like a dog.” All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Alpha Love Dog Training
Alpha Love Dog Training
With a facility located in King William (and some travel services available in Aylett, Hanover, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Henrico, Short Pump, and Tappahannock), Alpha Love Dog Training offers on-site or in-home private dog training and boarding. Virtual lessons are also available worldwide. They specialize in behavior modification, dog aggression, human aggression, family-directed aggression, intra-household pet aggression, resource guarding, leash reactivity, barrier frustration, bite prevention, and proper socialization with dogs and humans. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Lucky Dogs Training & More
Lucky Dogs Training & More
With a facility located in Powhatan and some travel services available in most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Chesterfield, Henrico, Amelia, and Farmville), Lucky Dogs Training & More offers on-site or in-home private dog training, group workshops, educational outings, wedding support, and "board and train." Virtual sessions are also available worldwide. As certified Family Dog Mediators, their program is aimed at helping guardians identify the "why" behind their dog's unique needs and behavioral challenges. They work with guardians to identify and develop customized training plans that incorporate a combination of management protocols, enrichment activities, and skill development to work towards behavioral modification from within. Beyond family dog mediation, they also specialize in manners and obedience training, socialization and enrichment, new puppy training, and new rescue behavior adjustment. They work closely with humane societies and have even founded their own non-profit dedicated to rescue work, The Lucky Ones Canine Rehab & More! All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Letteer Dog Training
Letteer Dog Training
With a facility located in King William (and some travel services available in Henrico Country), Letteer Dog Training offers in-home private dog training and "board and train" services. They specialize in behavior modification for fearful shelter dogs and new rescues. They also founded and run Troubled Tails, a non-profit organization aimed to provide accessible training for dogs in underfunded municipal shelters, as well as educate the community on safety and bite prevention in order to keep animals out of shelters. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Canine Communication RVA
Canine Communication RVA
Servicing most of the Richmond City area (including Montrose, Church Hill, Manchester, Forest Hill, Lakeside, Tuckahoe, and Henrico), Canine Communication RVA offers in-home private dog training and group workshops. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide (through a platform called Pet Harmony). They specialize in behavior modification and support for reactivity, fear, anxiety, and aggression. They also offer support to newly adopted dogs, puppies, and adolescents. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Deep Breath Canine Behavior Support
Deep Breath Canine Behavior Support
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area, Deep Breath Canine Behavior Support offers in-home private dog training, day training, and training walks They specialize in behavior modification, fear, anxiety, aggression, puppy training, manners, and cooperative care. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Holistic Spirit Dog Training
Holistic Spirit Dog Training
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Montpelier, Manakin Sabot, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Henrico, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Tuckahoe, West End, Laurel, Goochland, Hanover, and Powhatan), Holistic Spirit Dog Training offers on-site or in-home private dog training and holistic care. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize behavior modification for all moderate to severe behavioral issues, dog-dog aggression, intra-household pet aggression, stranger danger, family-directed aggression, human aggression, fear, reactivity, and separation anxiety. Unlike most other services, they utilize holistic care methods such as reiki, herbalism, massage, essential oils, and nutrition to supplement their behavioral training. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Kaizen Pet Training & Behavior
Kaizen Pet Training & Behavior
Servicing the West End of Richmond (including Montpelier, Manakin Sabot, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Henrico, Ashland, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Tuckahoe, Laurel, Goochland, Hanover, and Powhatan), Kaizen Pet Training & Behavior offers in-home private dog training, group workshops, and "board and train." They specialize in behavior modification, reactivity, intra-household aggression, puppy training and socialization, agility, and introducing new pets into the household. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Puppy & Manners Training
Confident Canine Coach
Confident Canine Coach
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Southside, Bon Air, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Manakin Sabot, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville, and Henrico), Confident Canine Coach offers in-home private dog training and group workshops. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in manners and obedience training (including loose leash walking, strategies to reduce jumping, counter surfing, and crate training), behavior modification, leash reactivity, dog and baby prep, new puppy training, new rescue behavior adjustment, dogs and babies home preparation, and structured pack hikes. They are well known for her work with leash reactivity, as well as helping expecting parents prepare their home for a smooth introduction between dog and baby. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
River City Dog Training
River City Dog Training
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Southside, Westover Hills, Forest Hill, Stratford Hills, Bon Air, Carytown, The Fan, Museum District, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, Bellevue, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Varina, Henrico, and Hanover), River City Dog Training offers in-home private dog training, training walks, and group workshops. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in manners and obedience training, loose leash walking, recall, puppy and adolescence training, and new rescue adjustment. They are also able to support dogs through all stages of adolescent development. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Seventh Heaven Pet Care Training
Seventh Heaven Pet Care Training
Servicing the Short Pump area, Seventh Heaven Pet Care Training offers in-home private dog training, group workshops, training walks, and drop-in pet sitting. They specialize in basic and advanced manners and obedience training, puppy training and socialization, and behavior modification for reactivity, aggression, and anxiety. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Love For Paws Dog Training
Love For Paws Dog Training
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area Central Virginia (including North Chesterfield, Midlothian, Powhatan, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Chester, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Ashland, Richmond City, and Henrico), Love For Paws Dog Training offers in-home private dog training, group workshops, supervised play groups, and training walks. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in manners and obedience, puppy training and socialization, loose leash walking, dog and child mediation, behavior modification, resource guarding, leash reactivity, anxiety, fear, destructive behaviors, and cooperative care. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Fired Up! Dog Training
Fired Up! Dog Training
Servicing most of the Central Virginia area (including Louisa, Richmond, Chesterfield, Amelia, Goochland, Henrico, and Hanover), Fired Up! Dog Training offers in-home private virtual dog training and group workshops. They specialize service dog training, therapy dog training, trick and stunt dog training, basic manners, puppy training, canine fitness coaching, title evaluations. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Cat Training
360 Animal Training & Behaviour
360 Animal Training & Behaviour
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Short Pump, Glen Allen, Wyndham, West End, Tuckahoe, Scott's Addition, Bon Air, Church Hill, Highland Springs, and Henrico), 360 Animal Training & Behaviour offers private in-home training for dogs and cats. They specialize in manners and obedience, puppy and kitten training, socialization, enrichment, and trick training. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Blissful Cat Behavior Consulting
Blissful Cat Behavior Consulting
Located in Richmond and servicing worldwide, Blissful Cat Behavior Consulting offers private virtual cat training. They specialize in behavior modification, cat-cat aggression, inter-species aggression, human-directed aggression, anxiety, fear, introducing a new cat to the household, litter box aversion, enrichment, and cooperative care. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Sport & Agility Training
REACH K9
REACH K9
Servicing most of the Central Virginia area (including Powhatan, Chesterfield, Amelia, Richmond City, Henrico, Goochland, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, and Ashland), REACH K9 offers in-home private dog training, group workshops, and AKC and DMWYD trick dog testing. Virtual training sessions are also available worldwide. They specialize in agility and trick dog training, therapy dog prep, new puppy training and socialization, manners and obedience training, and supervised pack hikes. Their agility program works with you and your dog as unique individuals, focusing on teamwork and communication and utilizing programs that are customized to fit your specific needs and learning styles. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Zoom Room Dog Training
Zoom Room Dog Training
With a facility located in Short Pump, Zoom Room Dog Training offers on-site private dog training, group classes, AKC trick dog testing, and pet-friendly event hosting. They specialize in agility and trick dog training, therapy dog training, manners and obedience, puppy training and socialization, and enrichment. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Level Up Dog Sports
Level Up Dog Sports
With a facility located in Mechanicsville, Level Up Dog Sports offers on-site private dog training, group classes, AKC trick dog testing, and pet-friendly event hosting. They specialize in agility and trick dog training, therapy dog training, manners and obedience, puppy training and socialization, and enrichment. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement.
Richmond SPCA School For Dogs
Richmond SPCA School For Dogs
With a facility located in Scott's Addition, Richmond SPCA School For Dogs offers on-site private dog training and group classes. They specialize in agility and trick dog training, manners and obedience, puppy training and socialization, confidence, and reactivity. All of their methods are rooted in science, force-free handling, and positive reinforcement. For more complex behavioral cases (such as aggression, reactivity, fearfulness, housetraining, scratching, litter box issues, and more), they also offer private lessons for both dogs and cats. Pets adopted from the Richmond SPCA may have up to three free behavioral consultations to help them adjust to their new home.
Primary Care Vet Clinics
Cary Street Veterinary Hospital
Cary Street Veterinary Hospital
Located in Carytown, Cary Street Veterinary Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, behavioral evaluation, radiology, diagnostics, physical rehabilitation (including acupuncture), behavioral evaluation, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries. They are one of only 15% AAHA accredited practices, and were also the first practice in the state of Virginia to become a Fear Free certified practice. They go above and beyond to ensure your pet is comfortable, including maintaining an empty lobby to reduce stressful encounters between animals, focusing on consent-based procedures and cooperative care, and offering yummy treats throughout your pet’s visit (diet permitting). They also offer unlimited complimentary “Happy Visits” to help acclimate more fearful patients to the veterinary experience, so they learn that good things happen at the vet, too! Telehealth appointments may be available for pets who are too fearful for an in-person visit.
River City Veterinary Hospital
River City Veterinary Hospital
Located in Willow Lawn, River City Veterinary Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, radiology, diagnostics, postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries.
Kinship Animal Hospital
Kinship Animal Hospital
Located in Manchester, Kinship Animal Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, spay and neuter, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, internal medicine, radiology, diagnostics, postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, daytime hospitalization, and minor surgeries.
Locke A. Taylor Veterinary Hospital
Locke A. Taylor Veterinary Hospital
With three locations in the West End, Locke A. Taylor Veterinary Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, radiology, diagnostics, physical rehabilitation (including joint surgery, laser therapy, e-stim therapy, and treadmill therapy), postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries. They also offer emergency veterinary care during normal business hours and can connect patients to a 24 hour facility if overnight hospitalization is necessary. They specialize in treating exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, "pocket pets" and non-production farm animals, and offer flexible payment plans for those needing financial assistance.
Wellesley Animal Hospital
Wellesley Animal Hospital
Located in Short Pump, Wellesley Animal Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, spay and neuter, husbandry consultations, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, radiology, diagnostics, postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries. They also offer emergency veterinary care during normal business hours and can connect patients to a 24 hour facility if overnight hospitalization is necessary. They specialize in treating exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
Chester Animal Clinic
Chester Animal Clinic
Located in Chester, Chester Animal Clinic offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, nutritional counseling, dental care, dermatology, skin and coat care, ear care, eye care, internal medicine, radiology, diagnostics, physical rehabilitation (including acupuncture and laser therapy), postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries. Telehealth appointments may also be available.
Ruthland Animal Hospital
Ruthland Animal Hospital
Located in Mechanicsville, Ruthland Animal Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, spay and neuter, nutritional counseling, dental care, skin and coat care, dermatology, cardiology, endocrinology, oncology and chemotherapy, radiology, diagnostics, health screening tests, reproductive planning, behavioral evaluation, postoperative care, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care, euthanasia, and minor surgeries.
Shady Grove Animal Clinic
Shady Grove Animal Clinic
Located in Glen Allen, Shady Grove Animal Hospital offers full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, dentistry, K-laser therapy, microchipping, spay and neuter, and minor surgeries.
Jones Veterinary Care
Jones Veterinary Care
Located in Carver, Jones Veterinary Care is a trusted local clinic providing compassionate, low-cost veterinary care for dogs and cats. Their services include routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, parasite prevention, microchipping, spay/neuter surgeries, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. They offer flexible payment plans to help guardians manage unexpected veterinary expenses. They’re a great option for pet parents looking for quality care on a budget.
Mobile Vet Clinics
Lovingkindness Veterinary Care
Lovingkindness Veterinary Care
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Henrico, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Amelia, Sandston, Mechanicsville, Short Pump, Glen Allen, Ashland, Goochland, Powhatan, and parts of Doswell, Palmyra, and Zion Crossroads), Lovingkindness Veterinary Care offers mobile veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, sick and urgent care visits, pediatric care, geriatric care, quality of life consultations, palliative care and pain management, physical rehabilitation (including massage and laser therapy), end of life care and counseling, palliative care, in-home hospice care, in-home euthanasia, and transportation for cremation. Their veterinarians are certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Fear Free.
Companion Animal House Calls
Companion Animal House Calls
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Ashland, Beaverdam, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Glen Allen, Louisa, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Montpelier, Powhatan, Varina, and parts of Louisa, Gum Spring, and Chesterfield), Companion Animal House Calls offers mobile veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, microchipping, pharmaceutical support, diagnostics and testing, parasite prevention and deworming, complete bloodwork, nutritional counseling, dental care, allergies and dermatology, anal gland expression, behavioral counseling, sick and urgent care visits, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care and counseling, palliative care, in-home euthanasia, transportation for cremation, and grief support. They are Fear Free certified and have experience with fearful dogs and cats.
Dr. Evan's House Calls
Dr. Evan's House Calls
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Henrico County, and Chesterfield County), Dr. Evan's House Calls offers mobile veterinary care for dogs and cats, including including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, pharmaceutical support, diagnostics and testing, sick and urgent care visits, pediatric care, geriatric care, and end of life care and counseling.
Capital Home Veterinary Care
Capital Home Veterinary Care
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Henrico, Powhatan, Chesterfield, and Goochland), Capital Home Veterinary Care offers mobile veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, pharmaceutical support, diagnostics and testing, international health certificates, sick and urgent care visits, pediatric care, geriatric care, and end of life care and counseling.
Home Vet Care
Home Vet Care
Servicing most of the Greater Richmond area (including Richmond City, Mechanicsville, King William, Ashland, Saint Stephens Church, Hanover, Doswell, Goochland, Henrico, and Aylett), Capital Home Veterinary Care offers mobile veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness and prevention, vaccinations, pharmaceutical support, nutritional counseling, diagnostics and testing, health screening tests, feral cat colony care, reproductive planning, whelping counseling, behavioral evaluation, sick and urgent care visits, pediatric care, geriatric care, end of life care and counseling, palliative care, in-home hospice care, and in-home euthanasia.
Overnight Boarding Vet Clinics
Brook Run Animal Clinic
Brook Run Animal Clinic
Located in Lakeside, Brook Run Animal Clinic offers overnight boarding for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, in addition to their primary care services, wellness, diagnostic, dental, behavioral, specialty, and surgical services.
Chenault Veterinary Hospital
Chenault Veterinary Hospital
Located in Ashland, Chenault Veterinary Hospital offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats, in addition to their primary care services, wellness, diagnostic, dental, behavioral, specialty, and surgical services.
Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic
Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic
Located in Westhampton, Betty Baugh's Animal Clinic offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats, in addition to their primary care services, wellness, diagnostic, dental, behavioral, and surgical services.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
Located in Tuckahoe, Countryside Veterinary Clinic offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats, in addition to their primary care services, wellness, diagnostic, and surgical services.
Allied Animal Hospital
Allied Animal Hospital
Located in Lakeside, Allied Animal Hospital offers overnight boarding for dogs and cats, in addition to their primary care services, wellness, diagnostic, dental, behavioral, and surgical services.
Spay & Neuter Vet Clinics
Prevent A Litter Veterinary Hospital
Prevent A Litter Veterinary Hospital
Located in Carytown, Prevent A Litter Veterinary Hospital offers low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs, cats, and rabbits. They also offer vaccinations, preventatives (flea, tick, heartworm), and humane trap rentals for their TNR program. Surgeries for feral cats and pit bulls may be available at no cost.
Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery
Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery
Located in Scott's Addition, Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery offers low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats. They also offer affordable dental procedures, amputations, c-sections, and more! They accept Care Credit and Scratch Pay for those needing financial assistance.
Kara & Eden Project
Kara & Eden Project
Located in Richmond and funded by Richmond Animal Care & Control, Kara & Eden Project offers free and low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats residing in the City of Richmond, whose guardians may be experiencing financial hardships.
Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic
Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic
Located at the Richmond Animal League in North Chesterfield, Loving Spay & Neuter Clinic offers low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats. They also offer vaccinations, preventatives (flea, tick, heartworm), and humane trap rentals for their TNR program. Surgeries for feral cats are provided at no cost, and services may be free for those who meet their low-income requirements.
Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic
Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic
Located in Mechanicsville and funded by the Richmond SPCA, Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic (formerly A.L. Shilling Spay & Neuter) offers low-cost spay and neuter surgery and vaccinations for dogs and cats in the care of local shelters and rescues, as well as feral cats. At this time, their services are limited to government shelters, private rescue groups shelters, and free-roaming community animals, and do not provide services to the general public.
Jessica Beath Clinic
Jessica Beath Clinic
Located in Ashland, Jessica Beath Clinic offers low-cost spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping for dogs and cats. Once a month, they also partner with Operation Catnip of Richmond to provide spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, and medical care to feral cats as part of their commitment to TNR.
Operation Catnip
Operation Catnip
Operation Catnip is a volunteer-run TNR program that serves community cats across central Virginia. They provide full veterinary exams, spay/neuter, rabies and antibiotic shots, flea, tick, and parasite treatment, ear cleaning, flea combing, light grooming, and treatment for minor medical issues. They can also provide assistance with trapping and transporting cats. They partner with Jessica Beath clinic in Ashland to provide this care.
City Kitty Project RVA
City Kitty Project RVA
City Kitty Project RVA is a non-profit organization through Lost Dog Foundation that provides TNR and vaccinations to community cats throughout Richmond, as well as cat/kitten rescue and adoption.
Fixin' To Save Spay & Neuter Clinic
Fixin' To Save Spay & Neuter Clinic
Located just outside of Williamsburg, Fixin' To Save Spay & Neuter Clinic offers spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats. They also offer vaccinations, preventatives (flea, tick, heartworm), and humane trap rentals for their TNR program. Surgeries for feral cats are offered at a discounted rate.
Urgent Care Vet Clinics
UrgentVet
UrgentVet
With three locations across Greater Richmond (in Carytown, Midlothian, and Short Pump), UrgentVet offers a walk-in clinic for urgent veterinary care. Their clinics are open as late as 11:00pm, and they can provide physical examinations, diagnostic imaging, intestinal and urinary care, dermatology, oncology, pain management, and minor surgeries.
BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care
BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care
Located in Mechanicsville, BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care offers a walk-in clinic for urgent veterinary care. Their clinic is open as late as 8:00pm, and they can provide physical examinations, diagnostic imaging, blood work, urinalysis, pharmaceutical support, and some surgeries.
River Run Animal Hospital
River Run Animal Hospital
Located in Powhatan, River Run Animal Hospital offers a walk-in clinic for urgent veterinary care, in addition to their primary care services. Their clinic is open as late as 10:00pm, and they can provide physical examinations, diagnostic imaging, blood work, biopsies, spay and neuter, vaccinations, pharmaceutical support, and some surgeries.
24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinics
Virginia Veterinary Centers
Virginia Veterinary Centers
With four locations in Virginia (in Carytown, Midlothian, Short Pump, and Fredericksburg), Virginia Veterinary Centers offers 24 hour emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats, including urgent care, critical care, diagnostic imaging, toxicity treatment, bowel obstructions, parenteral nutrition, artificial organ support, dentistry and oral surgery, dermatology and allergy, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, radioactive iodine therapy, anesthesia, and surgery.
**Please note: Carytown and Short Pump are the only 24/7 ERs. The other locations are urgent care clinics with limited hours.**
Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
With two locations in Virginia and Maryland (in Short Pump and Frederick), Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center offers 24 hour emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats, including urgent care, critical care, advanced diagnostic imaging, toxicity treatment, bowel obstructions, internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology, orthopedics, trauma, anesthesia, and surgery.
Veterinary Referral & Critical Care
Veterinary Referral & Critical Care
Located in Manakin-Sabot, Veterinary Referral & Critical Care offers 24 hour emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats, including urgent care, critical care, diagnostic imaging, toxicity treatment, bowel obstructions, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, anesthesia, and surgery.
BluePearl Pet Hospital
BluePearl Pet Hospital
Located in Willow Lawn, BluePearl Pet Hospital offers 24 hour emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats, including urgent care, critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, toxicity treatment, bowel obstructions, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, urology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, trauma, anesthesia, and surgery.
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