Fox River Animal Hospital

Appleton, WI

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

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

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
3
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital X-rayin-house laboratoryonline pharmacy

Services in detail

Surgical ServicesAnesthesiaRadiology ServicesLaboratoryPharmacyDentistryIndividualized Flea Control ProgramsDietary CounselingCat BoardingBathingEnd of life care and cremationEmergency Care

Memberships

Wisconsin Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Association of Feline PractitionersNortheast Wisconsin Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Information NetworkWisconsin Veterinary Technician AssociationNational Association of Veterinary Technicians in AmericaWisconsin Veterinary Practice Managers Association

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

90% Positive sentiment
based on 241 reviews

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.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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