The Pet Clinic

Hot Springs, AR

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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
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The Pet Clinic is a full-service veterinary clinic serving Hot Springs and the surrounding areas since 1978. We provide compassionate, quality preventative veterinary care and end-of-life transitions for your dogs and cats

The Pet Clinic was established in 1978 by Dr. Don Burrough, DVM. Dr. Michael Whatley, DVM, graduated from Mississippi State University School of Veterinary Medicine and began work at the clinic in 1991. He is now the sole owner

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Services in detail

vaccinationsspaysneutersinternal medicinesurgerydentistrypet supplieswellness examsend-of-life care

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Frequently asked

What services does The Pet Clinic offer?+

The Pet Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, End Of Life.

When was The Pet Clinic established?+

The Pet Clinic has served the Hot Springs, AR community since 1978.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 289 reviews

The Pet Clinic provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care supported by a dedicated and knowledgeable medical team. The staff is widely regarded for offering thoughtful explanations, treating pets with genuine kindness, and handling difficult end-of-life moments with grace. While the practice is praised for fair pricing and strong emergency handling, front desk communication and front-line interactions occasionally experience friction, and urgent availability for non-established patients can be limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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.