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

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

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 242 reviews

Fox River Animal Hospital provides veterinary care characterized by a compassionate, knowledgeable staff and a welcoming atmosphere. The clinic is widely regarded for its gentle approach with anxious pets, thorough explanations, and strong follow-up care. While scheduling quick routine appointments can occasionally present challenges during busy periods and emergency availability has strict limitations, the facility remains a trusted destination for comprehensive wellness and preventative care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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.