Animal Clinic of Van Wert

Providing excellence in veterinary care. The Animal Clinic of Van Wert specializes in dentistry, surgery, radiology, and overall wellness for small animals in Van Wert, OH, and the surrounding areas

Established in 1955 By Harold E. Wilkin, DVM. After serving in WW2, Dr. Harold graduated from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. With his wife, a native of Venedocia, Ohio, and Dr. Harold from Spencerville, Ohio, Van Wert was the perfect location for them to be near family and start their business. When Dr. Harold started his new Veterinary practice, he primarily did large animal medicine on family farms but also treated the family pets. As times changed and the family farm began to disappear, Animal Clinic of Van Wert evolved into a hospital for small animal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. After his son Tom graduated, he returned home to be with his family and work for his father until Dr. Harold retired and Dr. Tom bought the practice. Today, the Animal Clinic of Van Wert has two veterinarians to serve the community, Dr. Emily Early, and Dr. AJ Smith

Mission — People who own pets live longer, happier, fuller lives. Our pets remind us of what it is to be wild, gentle, and loyal, to trust, flourish, slow with age and die. They connect us with something fundamental in our beings. We are the caretakers of that connection. For all that pets teach us, for the love and joy they bring into our lives, they deserve the best care. And they rely on us to give it