Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic

Raytown, MO

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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 In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic, we are dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care for your companion animals. Our goal is to help your pet live a long and happy life through thorough preventative care. We strive to educate our clients every step of the way. Come see why our independently-owned-and-operated practice has been happily servicing the Raytown, Independence, and Lees Summit area for over 25 years

Dr. Tarantino has been the owner/operator and sole veterinarian of Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic for over 25 years

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
4
Support staff
5
Total team

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

Services in detail

WellnessVaccinesUrgent CarePharmacySpay/NeuterEmergencyDentalBoardingMicrochipSurgeryEnd of LifeConsultation

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Saturday Closed | Sunday Closed | Closed M-F for lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m

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Frequently asked

Is Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic offer?+

Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Emergency, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 178 reviews

Blue Ridge Plaza Animal Clinic is an independent veterinary practice offering compassionate, high-quality care with an emphasis on affordability and thorough client communication. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally kind, patient, and skilled at handling anxious or aggressive pets. The clinic provides practical treatment options and maintains strong follow-up care, making it a trusted destination for long-term pet health in the local community.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong 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.