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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Ophthalmology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
14
Total team

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

Services in detail

Complete Veterinary Ophthalmic CarePet CataractsPet GlaucomaEquine ServicesIn House TestsEquine Ophthalmic SurgeryAdditional In-House Equine Diagnostics

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

90% Positive sentiment
based on 382 reviews

Animal Eye Care of Richmond provides specialized veterinary ophthalmology care in a clean, modern, and beautiful facility. The veterinary team is widely regarded as exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled at diagnosing and treating complex animal eye conditions, including performing successful surgeries. Patients and their families benefit from thorough explanations, prompt emergency accommodation, and clear post-visit instructions, though some encounters with front desk staff and occasional wait times or billing concerns receive mixed feedback. Overall, the practice is a trusted destination for specialized pet eye care, often drawing clients from significant distances for its expertise.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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