Family Animal Care of Salina

Salina, KS

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Family Animal Care is a family-centered veterinary hospital that combines traditional veterinary medicine with alternative medical options to provide a more complete care experience

Family Animal Care of Salina was founded in 2014 with a simple mission -- to treat our clients and patients like family. Dr. Kendell Michel purchased Ewy Animal Hospital in 2014 and transformed it into Family Animal Care of Salina

Mission — to treat our clients and patients like family

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Support staff
4
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (V.O.M.) chiropractic techniqueClass IV Cold Laser TherapyIn-house laboratory (IDEXX)RadiologyUltrasound

Services in detail

Routine examination and vaccinationDiagnostic blood work and radiologyEmergency medical care and hospitalizationDental cleaningsSoft tissue and orthopedic surgeryAlternative therapy options including chiropractic and laser techniquesRoutine and medical care for birds, small mammals, and reptilesFull on-site pharmacyParasite preventative medicationsIntensive care hospitalization

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationKansas Veterinary Medical Association

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Frequently asked

Is Family Animal Care of Salina accepting new patients?+

Yes — Family Animal Care of Salina is currently accepting new patients.

Does Family Animal Care of Salina offer emergency or urgent care?+

Family Animal Care of Salina offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Family Animal Care of Salina treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Family Animal Care of Salina offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Family Animal Care of Salina offer?+

Family Animal Care of Salina offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Family Animal Care of Salina established?+

Family Animal Care of Salina has served the Salina, KS community since 2014.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 67 reviews

Family Animal Care operates as an independent veterinary practice delivering medical, boarding, and emergency care to pets. The facility is known for a compassionate and knowledgeable staff and veterinary team that provides thorough explanations and gentle handling for animals. Services span routine maintenance, urgent visits, boarding, and end-of-life support. While the practice receives widespread appreciation for its affordability, supportive environment, and dedication to animal wellness, scheduling delays for sick appointments and occasional communication challenges with test results represent notable operational friction points.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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.