Columbus Humane Essential Care Center

Columbus, OH

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery In House Lab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

The Columbus Humane Essential Care Center dramatically increases access to quality veterinary care and nutritious pet food for our neighbors struggling to get care for the pets they love

Columbus Humane was founded in 1883 by two teachers, Louise Phillips and Harriet Brocklehurst, along with several prominent community leaders. The Humane Society of Columbus was incorporated in December 1883. The name was changed from the Humane Society of the City of Columbus to the Capital Area Humane Society in September 1973. In September 1992, the Capital Area Humane Society moved animals into the present shelter at 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH 43026. In September 2017, Capital Area Humane Society was rebranded and the name was changed to Columbus Humane. In October 2018, renovations to improve the quality of life of animals in our care were completed

Mission — To fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Services in detail

Wellness visitsvaccinationsSurgery Servicessick and injured care servicesdental servicespreventative carespay or neutermass removalsoft tissue procedureshumane euthanasiamicrochippingnail trimanal gland expressionflea and tick medicationheartworm medicationheartworm treatmentpresurgical bloodworkcomprehensive bloodworkcommunity vaccine clinicspet food pantry

Appointments & hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-4:00PM; Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Columbus Humane Essential Care Center offer?+

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, In House Lab, End Of Life.

When was Columbus Humane Essential Care Center established?+

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center has served the Columbus, OH community since 1883.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 329 reviews

The practice provides exceptionally affordable, high-quality veterinary care alongside a supportive pet food pantry for community members in need. The facility is exceptionally clean and modern, featuring a warm, compassionate staff that handles pets with great patience and empathy, particularly during routine procedures and sensitive end-of-life moments. While the care and pricing receive overwhelming praise, scheduling appointments can be quite challenging due to high demand, and wait times at walk-in clinics can occasionally run long.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood 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.