Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery

Columbia, MO

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery is a 24-hour animal hospital serving Southeast Columbia, MO, and the surrounding areas. We have a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care for every stage of your pet's life, day or night

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Licensed technicians
60
Support staff
75
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital radiologyUltrasoundEchocardiographyIn-house blood analyzersOnline booking via PetDeskMobile app

Services in detail

Cat & Dog CareDiagnosticsSurgical ProceduresInternational Health CertificatesBlood TransfusionsHospice and End of Life CarePharmacy & Pet ProductsVeterinary surgeries (soft tissue and orthopedic)Advanced diagnosticsPet behavior counselingWellness examEmergency carePreventive Care for DogsPreventive Care for CatsPuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet NutritionPet MicrochippingPet Digital RadiologyPet UltrasoundEchocardiography

Appointments & hours

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General Practice Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM-12:00 PM, Sat-Sun Closed. Emergency: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Frequently asked

Is Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery accepting new patients?+

Yes — Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery is currently accepting new patients.

Does Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery offer emergency or urgent care?+

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery offer?+

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

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 527 reviews

Horton Animal Hospital-Discovery is a 24/7 emergency and general care veterinary hospital that offers comprehensive medical services, diagnostics, and surgical treatments. The facility is modern, clean, and well-equipped to handle urgent situations around the clock. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, thorough, and communicative during high-stress medical emergencies and difficult end-of-life decisions. While pricing reflects after-hours and emergency capabilities, costs are frequently communicated transparently beforehand, and the practice maintains strong patient advocacy and flexible financing options for those in need.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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