Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel

Vestavia Hills, AL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We care for your pet like they're part of our family. A full service veterinarian clinic that has been serving the Hoover and Vestavia areas for over 30 years

Dr. Roger Dieguez, the owner of Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic, worked at the clinic throughout high school (John Carroll) and college (Samford and Auburn). He worked in Columbus, Georgia after completing veterinary school then after several years decided to purchase the clinic in 2005

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
Mobile Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Support staff
9
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Pet Portal

Services in detail

Pet Examination & InoculationsPet BoardingSoft Tissue SurgeriesSpaysNeutersDental CleaningPet GroomingIn-House Diagnostic LabEmergency ServicesTumor RemovalsIn House Blood WorkUltrasoundsEndoscopyGeriatric ServicesGrooming ServicesAt Home EuthanasiaChemotherapy Treatment for LymphomaOnline StoreCat GroomingMicro-chippingVaccinationsInternal ParasitesExternal ParasitesBathing and GroomingMedicine and Surgery

Appointments & hours

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Mon-Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Sunday Pick Up: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Frequently asked

Is Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel offer emergency or urgent care?+

Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel offer?+

Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 125 reviews

Rocky Ridge Animal Clinic & Pet Hotel offers comprehensive veterinary care, boarding, and grooming services with a strong focus on compassionate and knowledgeable medical treatment. The veterinary team is widely recognized for handling complex surgeries, emergency care, and critical animal health issues with great dedication. The facility features separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, and the staff is frequently commended for treating pets like family and providing attentive, reassuring updates to owners. While most experiences reflect highly competent and caring service, some visitors note occasional communication issues regarding billing and front desk interactions during boarding stays.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.