Providence Veterinary Care

Little Rock, AR

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Providence Veterinary Care is proud to serve Little Rock, Arkadelphia & Malvern, AR and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service

In September of 2013, Dr. Nelson purchased Hughes Animal Hospital from Dr. Richard F. Hughes and changed the name to Providence Veterinary Care

Mission — It is our goal to provide quality veterinary medicine that is tailored to best fit you and your pet. We can only achieve this through a quality trusting relationship that includes you, your pet, and our staff

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundLaser TherapyWater TreadmillIn-House LaboratoryTonometryEndoscopyOnsite Diagnostics

Services in detail

Orthopedic SurgeryLaser TherapyHealth CertificatesPreventative CareSurgeryAdvanced Digital X-raysSpay and NeuterMicrochippingVaccinationsWellness ExamsNutritional CounselingParasite PreventionUltrasoundBoardingOnsite DiagnosticsIn-House LaboratoryAllergy TestingPain ManagementPharmacyEuthanasiaC-SectionDermatologyPuppy and Kitten CareGeriatric CarePuppy WellnessKitten WellnessAdult Pet WellnessSenior Pet WellnessTonometryEndoscopySoft Tissue SurgeryWater TreadmillPhysical RehabEmergency & Urgent CareDental Care

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Frequently asked

Is Providence Veterinary Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Providence Veterinary Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Providence Veterinary Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Providence Veterinary Care offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Providence Veterinary Care treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Providence Veterinary Care offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Providence Veterinary Care offer?+

Providence Veterinary Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Providence Veterinary Care established?+

Providence Veterinary Care has served the Little Rock, AR community since 2013.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 58 reviews

Providence Veterinary Care provides exceptional medical and surgical services, particularly specializing in orthopedics and complex procedures. The facility is consistently described as exceptionally clean, well-run, and welcoming. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as highly compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled at handling urgent medical situations and sensitive end-of-life moments. Communication is thorough, and staff members are attentive to answering questions and accommodating pets promptly.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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.