Ark Animal Hospital

Surfside Beach, SC

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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 Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

At Ark Animal Hospital, we treat every animal that comes through our door as though it were our own. Sometimes it's tough to know where to turn when your dog or cat isn't feeling well. That's why we created Ark Animal Hospital, we tackle Medical, Dental, and Surgical problems head on! For Diagnostics, your veterinarians have a full-service in-house lab and digital imaging, X-ray, EKG, Pulse Oximetry, Abdominal and Echocardiogram Ultrasound. You need look no further to find a Veterinarian in the Myrtle Beach area. We're here for you!

Serving our community since 1983

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

full-service in-house labdigital imagingX-rayEKGPulse OximetryAbdominal and Echocardiogram UltrasoundLaser Therapy and Laser SurgeryDigital X-RaysCardiograms-EKGsUltrasoundEchocardiogram

Services in detail

Well Pet CareNew Pet VisitsMicrochippingPreventative care and VaccinationsPreventative & Heartworm TestingParasite controlSurgery Spay, Neuter, etc.Nail trims and anal sac expressionsEye & Ear problemsInternal medicineCancer CareHeart, Kidney and DiabetesDermatology and AllergyPain ManagementDentistryOrthopedicsPediatric and Geriatric CareUrgent careSurgery - Routine and Referred SpecialtyLaser Therapy and Laser SurgerySecond opinionHospice and EuthanasiaReferralsBlood TestingUrine and Stool checksSkin testingDigital X-RaysCardiograms-EKGsUltrasoundEchocardiogramPulse Oximetry

Frequently asked

Is Ark Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Ark Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Ark Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Ark Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Ark Animal Hospital offer?+

Ark Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Ark Animal Hospital established?+

Ark Animal Hospital has served the Surfside Beach, SC community since 1983.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 550 reviews

Ark Animal Hospital offers affordable, compassionate veterinary care with a strong emphasis on treating pets like family. The facility features a no-frills, dated building that shows its age, but clients consistently praise the knowledgeable and experienced veterinary team for their gentle handling of anxious pets, thorough explanations, and reasonable pricing. While wait times can sometimes be long due to high patient volume and busy schedules, the staff remains dedicated to accommodating urgent needs and providing high-quality routine and end-of-life care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.

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.