Cape Charles Animal Hospital

Cape Charles, VA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Cape Charles Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care

Dr. Nathan Higgins earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Virginia Tech. He then went on to a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Higgins practiced small animal medicine in Manassas, Virginia. In late 2013, Dr. Higgins decided to move to the Eastern Shore and start Cape Charles Animal Hospital

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
4
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

radiographsultrasoundanesthetic monitoring technology

Services in detail

Wellness CareDental CareSurgical ServicesDiagnosticsEnd of Life CareLaboratoryMicrochippingNutritionPharmacyUrgent CareGroomingVaccinationsParasite Prevention and ControlPuppy and Kitten CareSenior Pet Care

Appointments & hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Cape Charles Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Cape Charles Animal Hospital offer?+

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

When was Cape Charles Animal Hospital established?+

Cape Charles Animal Hospital has served the Cape Charles, VA community since 2013.

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