Bay Valley Animal Hospital

Bay City, MI

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Bay Valley Animal Hospital is pleased to serve Bay City, MI and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide you and your pets with the best veterinary experience possible

Bay Valley Animal Hospital has been proudly serving Bay City, MI and surrounding areas since 1976. Dr. Philip Engelhardt had Bay Valley Animal Hospital built in 1979

Mission — Our motto is simple: treat every client like family and every pet as if they were our own

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
15
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundIn-House LaboratoryLaser TherapyVeterinary Acupuncture

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsMedical and Sick VisitsGeneral SurgeryDental CareTechnician AppointmentsVaccinationsNail Trims & Anal Gland ExpressionsIn-House LaboratoryAdvanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundPharmacyOnsite DiagnosticsPuppy and Kitten CareGeriatric CareDermatologyAllergy TestingBehavior ManagementHospice and EuthanasiaPain ManagementNutritional CounselingMicrochippingPreventative CareParasite PreventionBathsLaser TherapyVeterinary Acupuncture

Appointments & hours

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MON: 8:00 am-12:30 pm | 1:30 pm-6:00 pm; TUE: 8:00 am-12:30 pm | 1:30 pm-6:00 pm; WED: 8:00 am-12:30 pm | 1:30 pm-6:00 pm; THU: 8:00 am-12:30 pm | 1:30 pm-6:00 pm; FRI: 8:00 am-6:00 pm; SAT: Closed; SUN: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Bay Valley Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Bay Valley Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Bay Valley Animal Hospital offer?+

Bay Valley Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Bay Valley Animal Hospital established?+

Bay Valley Animal Hospital has served the Bay City, MI community since 1976.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 557 reviews

Bay Valley Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice in Bay City, Michigan, known for its warm, compassionate staff and highly knowledgeable veterinarians. The facility is consistently praised for being exceptionally clean, welcoming, and accommodating with urgent appointments or anxious pets. The veterinary team takes the time to thoroughly explain treatments, answer questions, and provide gentle, patient care during both routine wellness visits and difficult end-of-life moments. While most experiences highlight short wait times and reasonable pricing, a few visitors have noted rising costs or communication challenges during specialized procedures. Overall, the practice maintains a strong reputation for treating pets and their owners like family.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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.