Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Charlottesville
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital was established in 1959 to provide excellence in veterinary care within a compassionate and professional environment. As the most established veterinary hospital serving Charlottesville, VA, we combine over 60 years of experience with advanced medical capabilities and personalized service. Our full-service facility offers comprehensive preventative care, surgical procedures, diagnostics, boarding, and specialized treatments tailored to each pet's needs. Our dedicated team of veterinarians and staff has maintained a low turnover rate, ensuring consistency and expertise in pet care for generations of clients. We prioritize preventive medicine while offering emergency and critical care services when needed.Our hospital features state-of-the-art technology for diagnostics and surgery, including digital radiology and ultrasound. We maintain a well-stocked pharmacy and offer specialized boarding accommodations for both dogs and cats. Our commitment to community service extends through decades of trusted care and ongoing education about pet health. We emphasize transparent communication, personalized phone calls, and generous appointment times to address client concerns thoroughly. This combination of experience, technology, and compassionate service has earned us a reputation as the most appreciative and supportive veterinary practice in the Charlottesville area.
Services
Preventative Care
Dental Care
Surgery
Diagnostics
Boarding
Emergency Care
Vaccinations
Weight Management
Spay/Neuter Services
Grooming
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Established in 1959 with decades of combined veterinary expertise
- Personalized phone calls and prompt communication with pet owners
- Veterinary-supervised boarding for pets with special medical needs
- Comprehensive diagnostic services with advanced imaging technology
- Customized preventative care plans for long-term pet wellness
What people say
Exceptional care
Compassionate staff
Knowledgeable vets
Lifelong pet health management
Excellent communication
Services
Preventative Care
Our comprehensive preventative care includes bi-annual wellness exams to detect early health issues like heart murmurs, organ dysfunction, and arthritis. We provide customized vaccination schedules, parasite prevention, and senior pet monitoring using blood work analysis. Our personalized nutrition and weight management plans help extend pets' lifespans while maintaining quality of life.
Dental Care
Professional dental services feature advanced scaling, polishing, and digital radiology to identify hidden dental disease. We perform extractions when necessary and provide pre-anesthetic blood screening for senior pets. Our team educates owners on at-home care including proper brushing techniques and dental diets to prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss.
Surgery
Our surgical suite handles routine and complex procedures including spays/neuters, tumor removals, and orthopedic repairs. We use modern anesthetic protocols with continuous monitoring and intravenous fluid therapy. Pre-surgical blood testing and post-operative pain management ensure patient safety during procedures ranging from soft tissue to advanced oncological surgeries.
Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, and in-house laboratory testing for blood counts and organ function. We perform specialized cardiac evaluations using EKG and echocardiography. Our diagnostic approach combines physical exams with technology to create accurate treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions.
Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facilities offer separate spaces for dogs and cats with veterinary supervision. Services include medication administration, specialized dietary management, and outdoor exercise areas. Medical boarding accommodates pets with chronic conditions requiring insulin injections or other treatments. Optional grooming services maintain pets' appearance during their stay while ensuring their health needs remain prioritized.
People
Dr. Stone
Veterinarian
Compassionate veterinarian with decades of experience delivering personalized care, emphasizing preventive medicine and patient communication.
Dr. Peppard
Veterinarian
Dedicated diagnostician with specialized expertise in pet health assessments and long-term care for senior animals.
Dr. Filseth
Veterinarian
Skilled practitioner focused on feline care and chronic condition management for cats with specialized medical needs.
Dr. Wu
Veterinarian
Experienced diagnostic specialist known for thorough examinations and collaborative approach to complex pet health issues.
Carey
Veterinary Technician
Knowledgeable technician recognized for anticipating diagnostic needs and providing compassionate patient handling.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventative care, dental services, surgery, diagnostics, boarding, vaccinations, and emergency care for dogs and cats.
Are you open on weekends?
Our hospital operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm and Saturday 7:30am-12pm, with Sunday appointments available for emergencies.
Do you accept emergency veterinary cases?
Yes, we provide emergency and critical care services during regular business hours for urgent pet health concerns.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (434) 977-4600 during business hours or use our online contact form to request an appointment with preferred time slots.
What boarding options are available?
We offer climate-controlled accommodations with separate spaces for dogs and cats, medication administration, and specialized dietary management.
Reviews (4)
Gabriel Barghachie
Jun 25, 2022
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These folks are very nice and incredibly compassionate. It was nice to be with understanding professionals.
Holly Maggiore
Jun 05, 2022
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Always happy with Georgetown and their services. They've consistently taken excellent care of my pets and remember them even between long visits. I've notice a change though since coming back from curbside pickup - there seems to be a bit more timidness with handling the pets, which is something I haven't experienced before.
Scovi Tilton
May 28, 2022
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Dr. Fietz has been my pet Lily's primary care physician since she was 14 weeks old. In twelve months she will be 9 years old. He is a great veterinarian and if I did not have to move to Richmond he would have been her vet indefinitely. He is awesome! I hate to be leaving this practice.
Halley Willcox
Apr 05, 2022
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We also were not told Dr. Fietz left. He was wonderful. Covid restrictions taken too far. Doing business out of their parking lot by phone was cold and off-putting for 2 years. They still require masks in a State where we don't have to wear them. No reason given. Just "policy". Call and you'll be put on "a brief" hold.have had to hang up after 4 minutes more than once. It used to be a good place. Also, expensive!
