Hockessin Animal Hospital

Hockessin, DE

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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 Avian Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Hockessin Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a veterinarian in Hockessin, DE – we’re animal lovers through and through. That means we care for our patients as if they were our own, and we go above and beyond to keep your pet as happy and healthy as it can be throughout all of life’s stages. Not only do we serve cats and dogs, but we have veterinarians who specialize in exotic pet care and can help you with any problems your exotics may be experiencing. In addition to all the veterinary services we have, we also offer grooming. We want to make our clinic as convenient as possible for you

This hospital is located in the heart of Hockessin, Delaware, and has been serving the local community and the surrounding area since the 1960s. In 2006, with the encourage from our animal-loving community, Hockessin was moved from a small farmhouse to a state-of-the-art facility that could offer comprehensive veterinary care including; sick pet care, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics and digital radiography. Hockessin Animal Hospital was purchased by Dr. Bruce Damme in 2001, merging with Windcrest Animal Hospital in order to provide 24/7 emergency care to its patients. Hockessin Animal Hospital is one of 5 veterinary hospitals that comprise the Windcrest Animal Hospital Group. In 2020, four of the groups practicing veterinarians joined together to purchase all 5 practices. They operate as equal partners overseeing the standards of patient care and client service in each of these locations. Dr. Anthony Dallatore is both an owning partner and the Chief of Staff at the Hockessin location

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
17
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographyultrasoundin-house diagnosticslaser surgery

Services in detail

Wellness CareSick CareDentistryRadiology & UltrasoundLaser SurgeryAvian, Exotic & Small AnimalsSmall Ruminant AnimalsPet Travel InformationBoardingGroomingRehabilitationOnline PharmacyPrescription RefillsER & Urgent CareVaccinationsHeartworm PreventionWellness TestingIntestinal Parasite TestingWellness Blood workMicrochippingNutrition CounselingBehavior TrainingAcupuncture

Memberships

Delaware Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationMid-Atlantic Association of Avian VeterinariansAssociation of Avian VeterinariansAssociation of Reptile and Amphibian VeterinariansAssociation of Exotic Mammal VeterinariansAmerican Association of Small Ruminant PractitionersHockessin Business Association

Appointments & hours

Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Fri-Sat: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Sun: Closed *Grooming drop-off Mon-Thu and every other Fri 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Frequently asked

Does Hockessin Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Hockessin Animal Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does Hockessin Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Hockessin Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Hockessin Animal Hospital offer?+

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

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