Van Crest Animal Hospital

West Columbia, SC

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life House Call Grooming

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as Black-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Van Crest Animal Hospital proudly serves pet owners in West Columbia, SC and surrounding communities. Our team provides attentive veterinary care in a welcoming, supportive environment. We practice thoughtful medicine, communicate clearly, and tailor care plans to each pet’s needs

Serving the Community for Over 18 Years. As a two-veterinarian husband-and-wife team at Van Crest Animal Hospital, we value the relationships we build with families throughout West Columbia. We live and work in the same community as the people we serve, which gives us a deeper understanding of local needs and the importance of trust, consistency, and personal connection in veterinary care

Mission — Dr. Nick Chambers became an owner of Van Crest Animal Hospital with a mission to 'take care of God's little creatures one day at a time'

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
3
Total team

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

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsDental CareDiagnosticsSurgeryUrgent CareGroomingEnd-of-Life CareWellness Plans

Memberships

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)South Carolina Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Van Crest Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Van Crest Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Van Crest Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Van Crest Animal Hospital offer?+

Van Crest Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 486 reviews

Van Crest Animal Hospital is a well-regarded veterinary practice offering compassionate care, transparent pricing, and thorough explanations for routine wellness, surgeries, and urgent visits. The facility is exceptionally clean, and the staff is noted for their warm, patient approach with anxious animals and attentive follow-up communication after appointments.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong 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.