Animal Hospital of Emporia

Emporia, VA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

We love what we do, and strive to provide high quality veterinary care, including preventive medicine, client education, comprehensive diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment options, plus top notch service to our clients and patients at affordable prices

The Animal Hospital of Emporia was opened in 1995 by Dr. Tom Grenell and Dr. Kay Lawrence. Dr. Grenell enjoys all aspects of a small animal hospital, with a particular interest and proficiency in soft tissue surgery. In 2020 Dr. Grenell retired from practice and The Animal Hospital of Emporia was taken over by Dr. Qingling Chen BVM

Mission — Our philosophy in 1995 was that our business would not be driven by money, with the idea being that if we offered a high level of veterinary care combined with excellent client services, the money would take care of itself. And that philosophy continues today

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
7
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state of the art digital radiology systemautomated pump for intravenous fluid therapyin-house laboratory

Services in detail

Preventive Care - Vaccines, Animal Tests, Wellness Exams, Parasite ControlRoutine VaccinationsLaboratory TestsRadiology (x-rays)AnesthesiaSurgeryHospitalizationMicrochippingBaths and GroomingChemotherapyBoardingGeriatricsEuthanasia

Appointments & hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00A.M. to 2:00 P.M. - Appointments start at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. - Appointments start at 8:00 A.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. by appointment only

Frequently asked

Is Animal Hospital of Emporia accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Hospital of Emporia is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Animal Hospital of Emporia offer?+

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

When was Animal Hospital of Emporia established?+

Animal Hospital of Emporia has served the Emporia, VA community since 1995.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 246 reviews

Animal Hospital of Emporia is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive care with a strong emphasis on compassion, accessibility, and affordability. The facility accommodates urgent appointments and walk-ins when other area clinics are at capacity, providing thorough explanations and flexible scheduling options including Saturdays. While the physical office space is described as modest, the veterinary team and staff consistently deliver attentive, friendly service, earning deep loyalty from pet owners across the region.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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