Providence Veterinary Care

Malvern, AR

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

At Providence Veterinary Care, we understand that your pets are part of your family! We also understand that every pet has unique needs. 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

Dr. Chris Nelson purchased Hughes Animal Hospital from Dr. Richard F. Hughes in September of 2013 and changed the name to Providence Veterinary Care. Dr. Nelson has practiced veterinary medicine in Malvern since May 2011

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. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team across the group

These counts come from providencevc.com, which lists one team for several locations. How many of them work at this location is not confirmed.

6
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundLaser therapyIn-House LaboratoryOnsite DiagnosticsEndoscopyTonometryWater Treadmill

Services in detail

Orthopedic SurgeryLaser TherapyHealth CertificatesPreventative CareSurgeryAdvanced Digital X-raysSpay and NeuterMicrochippingVaccinationsWellness ExamsNutritional CounselingParasite Prevention
Show all 34 services
UltrasoundBoardingOnsite DiagnosticsIn-House LaboratoryAllergy TestingPain ManagementPharmacyEuthanasiaC-SectionDermatologyPuppy and Kitten CareGeriatric CarePuppy WellnessKitten WellnessAdult Pet WellnessSenior Pet WellnessTonometryEndoscopySoft Tissue SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareDental CareWater Treadmill | Physical Rehab

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Providence Veterinary Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Providence Veterinary Care is currently accepting new patients.

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.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 259 reviews

The practice offers comprehensive veterinary care including emergency services, large animal care, and routine treatments. The facility is consistently described as clean, and the staff and veterinarians are widely regarded as compassionate, welcoming, and highly knowledgeable. While the majority of visitors highlight prompt emergency responses and fair pricing, some experiences involve communication challenges during sensitive procedures and concerns regarding pricing structures and diagnostic accuracy.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood 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.