Churchland Animal Clinic

Portsmouth, VA

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Since 1968, Churchland Animal Clinic has been a staple within the Churchland community of Portsmouth, Virginia. We are a small animal vet clinic here to serve the needs of you and your pets in the Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton Roads, and Tidewater areas. Our veterinarians focus on providing personalized care that meets your pet's needs and your expectations. When visiting our animal clinic, you will see that we put patients first. Our veterinary team wants to ensure your pet lives the longest, healthiest life possible, and we realize this goal by providing attentive care for existing issues and preventative care to avoid future health issues

Churchland Animal Clinic, estabilished in 1968. When Churchland was surrounded by farms, Dr. Donahue treated both small and large animals, and it was not unusual to find horses and other large "critters" being cared for in our parking area. As the Churchland farms have faded, the era has passed for large animal medicine at Churchland Animal Clinic. In 1986, Talmadge "Midge" Yeatts Jr., DVM, joined Dr. Donahue's staff and began practicing small animal medicine. In November 1998, Dr. Donahue and Dr. Yeatts joined forces to start the North Suffolk Animal Clinic in the Bennetts Creek area of Suffolk. In 1999, Dr. Donahue announced his retirement, and Dr. Yeatts purchased the practice. Today, Dr. Yeatts is joined by a staff of exceptional veterinarians, technicians, receptionists, and assistants. Together, they are bound by the highest degree of veterinary ethics and continually strive to provide quality veterinary care to our patients and clients

Mission — Team Churchland's primary focus is providing well-rounded, quality preventative healthcare to the pets within the Churchland community. We are committed to caring for your companions. Preventive veterinary healthcare includes annual physical exams, a vaccine protocol tailor-made for your pet's lifestyle, providing education to you, the pet's parents, every step of your pet's life, and being a partner in your pet's overall wellness. Our team of veterinarians focuses on exercise and nutritional counseling to help pets avoid serious health problems in the future

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

PetDesk App (appointment scheduling, reminders, and medical records integrated into one mobile app)On-site laboratoryRadiology or imagingLaser therapy

Services in detail

Pet SurgeryPet Sick and WellnessPet Laser TherapyPet Technician AppointmentsLate Night AppointmentsDentistryDermatologyInternal medicineOphthalmologyBoardingPrimary careSurgery
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Pain managementOn-site laboratoryHealth storeRadiology or imagingLaser therapy

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8am-12pm, 1:30pm-9pm; Tuesday: 8am-12pm, 1:30pm-6pm; Wednesday: 8am-12pm, 1:30pm-9pm; Thursday: 8am-12pm, 1:30pm-9pm; Friday: 8am-2pm; Saturday: 8am-2pm (*We are open 2 Saturdays monthly, typically the 1st and 3rd of that month. We encourage you to call ahead of your visit to confirm if we are open.); Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Churchland Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Churchland Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Churchland Animal Clinic offer?+

Churchland Animal Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, End Of Life, House Call.

When was Churchland Animal Clinic established?+

Churchland Animal Clinic has served the Portsmouth, VA community since 1968.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 470 reviews

Churchland Animal Clinic is a long-standing veterinary practice providing compassionate, thorough, and highly professional care for dogs and cats in a clean, welcoming environment. The team of veterinarians and support staff are widely regarded for their exceptional kindness, patience with anxious pets, and detailed communication during both routine wellness visits and difficult end-of-life decisions. While most clients experience seamless service and helpful support, billing disputes and occasional front-desk friction are occasionally noted.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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