James River Animal Hospital
Nixa, MO
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
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
James River Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary practice and specialty animal hospital located in Nixa, MO. We treat small animals including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents and other exotics
Mission — "I like to get to know my clients and their pets." - Dr. Doug Hardy. Our goal is to keep your pets at their healthiest so they are protected against illness and disease. We're dedicated to providing compassionate care for your beloved pets from thorough exams and complete physicals to dentistry, x-rays, and cold laser therapy
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked
Does James River Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
James River Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does James River Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — James River Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does James River Animal Hospital offer?+
James River Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
James River Animal Hospital is a well-regarded veterinary practice known for providing compassionate and highly knowledgeable care for a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets. The veterinary team is widely praised for taking their time during exams, demonstrating deep expertise in complex cases, and maintaining very affordable and transparent pricing compared to larger urban clinics. The atmosphere offers a welcoming, small-town feel with friendly support staff. However, patients frequently experience notable wait times for appointments, and communication regarding test results or prescription follow-ups can occasionally experience delays.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.