Fox River Animal Hospital
Appleton, WI
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
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
When your pet is a FRAH pet, we care for them as we care for our own, with compassion, caring and experience. From puppies and kittens to senior and geriatric pets, we focus on caring for the whole pet including comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care with an emphasis on preventative medicine. We are locally owned and have been serving the pets of the Fox Valley since 2001
Dr. Shepherd opened Fox River Animal Hospital in July 2001, he had previously been a veterinarian in a small animal practice in Moline, Illinois for 7 years
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday: Closed Sat: Closed Sun: Closed
Frequently asked
Is Fox River Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Fox River Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Fox River Animal Hospital offer?+
Fox River Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Fox River Animal Hospital established?+
Fox River Animal Hospital has served the Appleton, WI community since 2001.
What reviewers say
Fox River Animal Hospital is a well-established independent veterinary practice providing comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and small animals. The practice features a deeply compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team known for going above and down to keep anxious pets comfortable, including conducting exams directly on the floor. Services range from routine wellness visits and vaccinations to senior care and end-of-life support. The facility is consistently described as clean, bright, and welcoming, offering the convenience of online appointment booking and thorough post-visit reports. While the single-vet model can occasionally lead to scheduling delays or busy wait times, the clinic is widely appreciated for its fair pricing, personalized attention, and strong ongoing communication.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.