VCA Dover Animal Hospital

Dover, DE

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At VCA Dover Animal Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 60 years. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner. Located in Dover and serving the communities of greater Kent County, our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
10
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyCold Laser TherapyLaser SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundEKGDental X RaysSevoflurane Anesthesia

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareCold Laser TherapyDermatologyDigital RadiologyEKGLaser SurgeryOFA X RaySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundAcupunctureChinese Herbal Medicine
Show all 60 services
Herbal MedicineCat DiabetesDog DiabetesBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingBathingCat GroomingDog GroomingNail TrimmingSpa PackagesAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSevoflurane AnesthesiaSpays and NeutersUrology

Appointments & hours

Mon - Wed: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Thu: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Fri: Call for Availability; Sat - Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Dover Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Dover Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA Dover Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Dover Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

73% Positive sentiment
based on 467 reviews

The practice features a modern, clean facility with a welcoming lobby and separate entrances for cats and dogs. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, gentle with anxious pets, and highly thorough during examinations. Staff members are frequently praised for providing detailed explanations and offering strong follow-up care after appointments. However, the location experiences notable pricing concerns, with frequent complaints regarding high costs, steep subscription plan increases, and unexpected fees. Additional challenges include occasional long wait times, scheduling difficulties, and occasional communication gaps regarding diagnoses and treatment plans.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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