Animal Eye Care of Richmond
Midlothian, VA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
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Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Animal Eye Care of Richmond, we provide specialty veterinary ophthalmic care to preserve and improve your pet's vision and comfort
Animal Eye Care of Richmond was originally started by Dr. Michael Blair in 1999 and was located in Richmond, Virginia. In 2015 we designed and built a state-of-the-art hospital in Midlothian, VA, to accommodate our ever-growing small and large animal clientele. Dr. Jonathan Hirsch joined our clinic in 2020, and Dr. Taylor Belk in 2022. We have been the primary provider of veterinary ophthalmic care in central Virginia for more than two decades
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Midlothian Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Fri: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Sat-Sun: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Animal Eye Care of Richmond accepting new patients?+
Yes — Animal Eye Care of Richmond is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Animal Eye Care of Richmond offer?+
Animal Eye Care of Richmond offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, End Of Life.
When was Animal Eye Care of Richmond established?+
Animal Eye Care of Richmond has served the Midlothian, VA community since 1999.
What reviewers say
Animal Eye Care of Richmond provides specialized veterinary ophthalmology services in Midlothian, Virginia, operating as an independent specialty practice. The facility is described as clean, beautiful, and well-equipped, featuring an accessible design with ramp access and ample parking. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and skilled at explaining complex eye conditions and surgical procedures clearly to pet owners. The practice accommodates urgent and emergency eye care needs, often working patients in quickly when serious issues arise, and offers prompt surgical interventions with thorough follow-up care including detailed written instructions. While the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, some visitors note occasional instances of longer wait times or challenges with front desk staff interactions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.