Animal Clinic of Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We are the only emergency veterinary hospital within 250 miles, so we see pets and pet owners from near and far. At Animal Clinic of Rapid City, we offer a full range of medical and surgical services for small animals and strive to provide the best medical care for all pets
Established in 1958, Animal Clinic of Rapid City has been open for over 60 years, and we are a staple in the community
Mission — Our goal has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. Our commitment to you is to continue to offer our world-class service and a state-of-the-art veterinary facility
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- 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
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Appointments & hours
General Practice: Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm, Saturday 7am-12pm; Emergency: Open 24 hrs daily
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Frequently asked
Is Animal Clinic of Rapid City accepting new patients?+
Yes — Animal Clinic of Rapid City is currently accepting new patients.
Does Animal Clinic of Rapid City offer emergency or urgent care?+
Animal Clinic of Rapid City provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Animal Clinic of Rapid City offer?+
Animal Clinic of Rapid City offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Animal Clinic of Rapid City established?+
Animal Clinic of Rapid City has served the Rapid City, SD community since 1958.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides comprehensive 24-hour emergency and general veterinary care supported by a state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced surgical suites and laboratory services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and skilled at explaining complex treatment options clearly to pet owners. Staff members consistently demonstrate exceptional care during emergency situations and critical procedures, while offering thoughtful memorial gestures for grieving families. Although scheduling is generally accommodating and wait times can vary based on emergency triage priorities, pricing structures for after-hours and specialized services can occasionally lead to client concerns.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.