Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital
Irmo, SC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Unknown
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Overview
Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Irmo, SC, serving the surrounding area
Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital opened on December 20, 1993, originally located just a few hundred yards from its current site on Broad River Road. Over the years, Friarsgate has continued to grow, and we now proudly serve a larger client base with a dedicated team of five veterinarians, three full-time, two part-time, and 14 full-time employees
Mission — our mission is to partner with our clients to nurture and strengthen the human-animal bond. We provide compassionate, expert, and affordable veterinary care, guiding your pet from their first adventure through a long and healthy life
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
Appointments & hours
Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM Saturday–Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital offer?+
Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital established?+
Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital has served the Irmo, SC community since 1993.
What reviewers say
Friarsgate Animal Hospital provides compassionate care for dogs at reasonable prices, earning strong loyalty from pet owners over the years. The facility makes switching care simple and maintains a warm environment supported by a caring team.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.