Cheat Lake Animal Hospital

Morgantown, WV

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Radiology

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Cheat Lake Animal Hospital (CLAH) is a full-service veterinary hospital, providing everything from annual vaccinations to radiographs, orthopedic surgery and canine rehabilitation. We offer services to companion animals including all exotic pets

Our hospital has been under its current ownership since August 2000. Dr. Jean Meade purchased the practice at that time and Dr. Thomas Shriver became a partner in July 2001. Dr. Shriver then retired in May 2009. Dr. Jesse Fallon became part-owner in January 2019

Mission — Our mission is to care for animals and serve our community. We demonstrate compassion and respect for all, we engage with professionalism and integrity, we encourage open communication, and we maintain a community-focused vision

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

18
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
21
Support staff
41
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house laboratory analysisultrasonographydigital radiographyoxygenCPRpain controlwound care managementemergency soft tissue surgery including GDV (bloat) and gastrointestinal foreign body removalchest tube placement and managementorthopedic surgeryintensive monitoring including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse oximetryblood transfusionlaparoscopy/endoscopy

Services in detail

annual vaccinationsradiographsorthopedic surgerycanine rehabilitationwellnessmedical carediagnostic ultrasoundcanine physical rehabilitationcat exclusive practiceexotic petspuppy wellness packageskitten wellness packagesblood donor programemergency careurgent carepharmacyin-house laboratory analysisdigital radiographyoxygenCPRpain controlwound care managementemergency soft tissue surgery including GDV (bloat) and gastrointestinal foreign body removalchest tube placement and managementintensive monitoring including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, pulse oximetryblood transfusionlaparoscopy/endoscopy

Appointments & hours

General Practice and Pharmacy Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY for emergencies

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Frequently asked

Is Cheat Lake Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Cheat Lake Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Cheat Lake Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Cheat Lake Animal Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does Cheat Lake Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Cheat Lake Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Cheat Lake Animal Hospital offer?+

Cheat Lake Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 1,344 reviews

Cheat Lake Animal Hospital operates as an independent emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing comprehensive general wellness, surgical, and 24-hour emergency care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The facility is widely recognized for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and support staff who deliver thorough examinations, clear treatment explanations, and gentle handling for anxious or reactive pets. The hospital features clean, well-maintained facilities and provides valuable resources for complex surgeries, critical care, and end-of-life support. While many clients praise the reasonable pricing and dedication of the staff, some note occasional challenges with long wait times, appointment availability during busy periods, and higher costs for advanced procedures.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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