Shawnee Animal Clinic

Portsmouth, OH

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

State-of-the-Art Veterinary Care in Southern Ohio. 5-star veterinary care, top-quality boarding services, professional dog grooming, & dog training, all located right here in Portsmouth, OH

In 1988, Dr. Counts co-founded Shawnee Animal Clinic (SAC) with her husband and her sister Cathy Strickland, who served as the clinic's practice manager for 36 years

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

PetDesk AppOnline PharmacyLaser TherapyUltrasoundEndoscopyHydro Surge Bath TreatmentsPlatelet-Rich Plasma Blood Therapy

Services in detail

Wellness CareVaccinationsDental CareSurgeryIn-House DiagnosticsParasite PreventionBoardingMicrochippingSenior Pet CareNutritional CounselingGroomingExotics
Show all 24 services
Urgent CareLarge AnimalPet CremationLaser TherapyDog TrainingHouse CallsUltrasoundsGlaucoma ScreeningPRP TherapyEndoscopyHydro Surge Bath TreatmentsPlatelet-Rich Plasma Blood Therapy

Appointments & hours

Book online

Mon-Fri: 8AM - 7PM Sat: 8AM - 2PM Closed on Sunday

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Shawnee Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Shawnee Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Shawnee Animal Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Shawnee Animal Clinic provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does Shawnee Animal Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Shawnee Animal Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Shawnee Animal Clinic offer?+

Shawnee Animal Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Shawnee Animal Clinic established?+

Shawnee Animal Clinic has served the Portsmouth, OH community since 1988.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 382 reviews

Shawnee Animal Clinic is a widely trusted veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, grooming, and 24/7 emergency care. The facility is equipped with modern medical technology and provides round-the-clock access for urgent pet needs. The veterinary team is consistently described as highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough in explaining treatments and diagnoses. While wait times and pricing can occasionally be points of friction, the practice maintains a strong reputation for dedication, excellent emergency handling, and supportive end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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