Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center

Sturgis, SD

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Mixed
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency

AVMA Specialties

Reproduction (Theriogenology)

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center offers companion animal, equine, and farm animal veterinary services. We are proud to be a referral center for all of South Dakota, Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center first opened its doors in 1952 under the leadership of Dr. J.A. Chamley and his wife, Annie. In 1971, Dr. John Ismay purchased the hospital and guided its growth for many decades. Raised by a ranching family in the high mountains of southwestern Colorado, Dr. Ismay brought a strong work ethic and a forward-thinking vision to the practice. His commitment to advancing equine and companion animal care helped establish the hospital as a high-tech specialty center dedicated to raising the standard of veterinary excellence

Mission — It is our mission to provide quality veterinary care for horses, dogs, and cats in the Sturgis area with integrity and compassion. We are a team of true animal lovers who vow to care for every animal as we would our own while providing exceptional customer service to pet owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographyultrasoundlarge-animal scalein-house lab

Services in detail

Vaccinations & PreventionWellness ExamsLameness EvaluationSurgeryDentistryHealth CertificatesPre-Purchase ExamsImaging & DiagnosticsDental CareGeriatric CarePuppies & KittensVeterinary-Supervised GroomingEmergencies24/7 Equine EmergenciesCompanion Animal EmergenciesSpay and neuter proceduresMass removalsNutritional CounselingIn-House Lab & PharmacyOnline Shop & PharmacyFinancing OptionsDewormingParasite prevention

Appointments & hours

Monday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm, Tuesday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm, Wednesday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm, Thursday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm, Friday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center offer?+

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center established?+

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital & Equine Center has served the Sturgis, SD community since 1952.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.