Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Charlottesville, VA
Since 1993, Animal Hospital of Ivy Square has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare, dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate veterinary care in Charlottesville, VA. Our skilled team prioritizes lifelong wellness through comprehensive exams, dental care, vaccinations, and parasite prevention, emphasizing early detection to ensure pets' long-term health. Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and surgical expertise, we deliver thorough care for illnesses or injuries while maintaining transparency and collaboration with pet owners.We prioritize client education, empowering caregivers with knowledge to support their pets at home. Emergency services are available, and we actively support local animal rescues through low-cost medical services. Our commitment to Fear Free visits, flexible payment plans, and community involvement reflects our dedication to both pets and their families.
Services
Pet Wellness Exams
Health Care Services
Diagnostic Services
Surgical Services
Dental Services
Emergency Services
Client Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services for urgent pet care needs.
- Our team provides payment plans and discounts for new patients and multi-pet households.
- We partner with local rescues to support homeless animals through low-cost services.
- Fear Free certified visits ensure a stress-free experience for anxious pets.
- Advanced diagnostic technology and surgical expertise for comprehensive care.
Services
Pet Wellness Exams
Regular wellness exams ensure pets maintain optimal health through early detection of potential issues. Our comprehensive evaluations include physical exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention tailored to your pet's life stage. These visits help reduce long-term healthcare costs while extending pets' lifespans through proactive care.
Dental Services
Advanced dental care prevents and treats oral diseases that impact pets' overall health. We offer professional cleanings, extractions, and intra-oral imaging under anesthesia to address conditions like abscessed teeth or periodontal disease. Our surgical expertise ensures safe, effective treatment for maintaining oral hygiene and preventing systemic infections.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency care addresses critical pet health crises outside regular hours. Our team handles trauma, poisoning, breathing difficulties, and other life-threatening conditions with immediate diagnostic testing and treatment. Emergency cases receive priority scheduling to stabilize pets and provide timely interventions during after-hours emergencies.
Diagnostic Services
State-of-the-art diagnostic tools enable accurate, rapid assessment of pets' health conditions. We utilize advanced imaging, bloodwork, and specialized equipment to identify internal issues, infections, or organ dysfunction. Timely diagnostics allow for precise treatment planning and monitoring of chronic diseases in pets.
Surgical Services
Comprehensive surgical care addresses injuries, congenital defects, and disease conditions requiring operative intervention. Our facility performs soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and specialized operations using modern anesthetic protocols. Post-operative monitoring ensures pets recover safely with minimal discomfort.
People
Kristen L. James
DVM
Dr. James leads our veterinary team with expertise in companion animal care, emphasizing preventive medicine and compassionate treatment approaches for pets throughout their lifespans.
Kimberly Smyth
DVM
Dr. Smyth specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures, bringing extensive experience in complex pet healthcare management and emergency interventions.
Jennifer Roach
Support Staff
Jennifer coordinates client services and patient care logistics, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining personalized communication with pet owners during visits and follow-ups.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, surgery, and 24/7 emergency services for cats and dogs in Charlottesville.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes! We offer 50% off initial wellness exams for new clients and welcome all pet types with experienced, Fear Free-certified care.
What payment options are available?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Care Credit, cash, and personal checks. Payment plans and pet insurance guidance are also available.
Are emergency services available after hours?
Our hospital provides 24/7 emergency veterinary care for urgent pet health crises outside regular business hours.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 434-295-8387 or use our mobile app for easy scheduling, prescription refills, and appointment reminders.
Do you support local animal rescues?
We partner with Animal Connections and Greendogs Unleashed, providing low-cost medical services to homeless animals in our community.
Reviews (7)
Everett Shanklin
Jun 12, 2022
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Great experience! Staff was knowledgeable and explained everything they needed to do in detail. They were able to perform surgery in a timely manner and were transparent in prices
Jared Carlson
May 09, 2022
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Never any surprise with this crowd. Reasonable prices on everything even medication (flea and tick). Always super helpful in getting vaccine data over quickly and easily.
David Zatyko
Feb 24, 2022
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We are SO thankful for the wonderful treatment our baby Oliver got at the Animal Hospital of Ivy Square! We were so worried about his cries and strange behavior - they helped us get him back to normal and treated him with the best care possible. Oliver says "thanks"
Jean Carter
Oct 16, 2021
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Quality of service I received was fine but we only went in once for emergency care and they would not stop calling, emailing, and mailing me stuff afterwards, even after going through their unsubscribe processes! Finally had to call them to let them know our dog passed before they would leave us alone.
Owen Alek
Sep 06, 2021
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This place clipped Ivy, the Cat's nails in about 6 minutes while we waiting in the car. Can every vet experience be like this in the future? The young girl who helped us was very sweet even. Thank you for an unexpectedly pleasant visit!
Chelsea Ul
Aug 25, 2021
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My dog has had a long difficult journey with seizures, arthritis, and other injuries. Dr. James has been amazing over the last year and spends time after closing even to discuss how to help Ban. She discusses research and is honest. My dog still struggles but is in good care here. The staff is also helpful and super sweet with the pups.
Alexandra Garrett
Jun 05, 2021
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I adore Dr. James and the team at Animal Hospital of Ivy Square! I adopted two senior dogs this year who had some health problems. Dr. James has treated them SO well for ear, eye, & skin infections, congestive heart failure, and more. She catches things all the time that I don't even notice myself about the dogs. Also, she will take every next step possible to prolong their lives. Meaning, I feel like she treats my senior dogs no different than she would treat a puppy--as companions deserving of a good, pain-free/lessened, long life. I will trust Dr. James 100% whenever she tells me "it's time" for my dogs in the future, because I know she will have done everything humanly possible for them. Highly recommend her and her team!
