McAfee Animal Hospital
Valparaiso, IN
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We practice all aspects of veterinary medicine including comprehensive preventive care, dental cleanings, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and more. As an AAHA-accredited practice, our veterinarian and staff adhere to the highest standards of veterinary medicine
Dr. John McAfee founded McAfee Animal Hospital in 1943. He graduated from Michigan State University and started out as a 100% large animal veterinarian. He added evening hours in 1948 from 7-8pm Mon, Wed, & Fri to treat small animals. John was a sole practitioner until 1975 when he added his son Larry as a junior partner. John retired in 1983. Dr. Larry McAfee joined his father in 1975, at that time the practice was 60% small animal and 40% large animal. His father retired in 1983. The practice slowly evolved from large animal to completely small animal. In 2012, Dr. Larry retired after 37 years. Dr. Brooke McAfee-Clements continues the third generation of McAfee veterinarians, graduating from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She is now a junior partner with her Dad and Dr. Steve. Dr. Steve Violanti joined the practice in 1990 after graduating from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1996, Dr. Steve became junior partner and in 1999 became a full partner with Dr. Larry. Currently the practice is a popular, progressive, pet oriented facility located in N.W. Indiana. We have been AAHA certified since 1986
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Frequently asked
Is McAfee Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — McAfee Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does McAfee Animal Hospital offer?+
McAfee Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was McAfee Animal Hospital established?+
McAfee Animal Hospital has served the Valparaiso, IN community since 1943.
What reviewers say
McAfee Animal Hospital delivers exceptional veterinary care through a large, highly skilled team of practitioners who handle everything from routine wellness to complex surgeries and exotic pet needs with deep compassion and thoroughness. The facility is exceptionally clean, modern, and well-maintained. While the veterinary care, follow-up, and surgical expertise consistently earn high praise, front desk communication and scheduling availability for new or urgent patients can occasionally present friction.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.