Providence Veterinary Care
Little Rock, AR
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Connect
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
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.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.