Cheat Lake Animal Hospital
Morgantown, WV
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
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
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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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
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital operates as a dedicated emergency and general veterinary practice providing around-the-clock urgent care alongside routine medical services. The facility is widely regarded for its highly compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable team of veterinarians and technicians who handle critical trauma, routine checkups, and specialized exotic animal needs with exceptional care. While wait times can occasionally be extended due to high patient volumes and emergency triage demands, and certain advanced surgical procedures or diagnostic packages carry steep price tags, the hospital consistently earns strong praise for its thorough diagnostic approach, effective surgical outcomes, and comforting support during difficult end-of-life decisions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.