Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Veterinary Care Since 1959
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital has been providing excellence in veterinary care since 1959, serving Charlottesville and the surrounding area as a family-owned, full-service medical, surgical, and critical care facility. Our commitment to compassionate, professional care extends to both pets and their caretakers, with a focus on preventive medicine, wellness exams, and personalized treatment plans. With decades of combined experience, our team of veterinarians and staff delivers knowledgeable, trustworthy service, maintaining a well-stocked pharmacy and offering boarding accommodations for dogs and cats. Our dedication to continuous care is reflected in our low staff turnover, ensuring experienced professionals care for pets throughout their lives. We prioritize client communication through personal phone calls, generous appointment times, and prompt follow-ups, fostering long-term relationships with our community.Recognized for saving lives through advanced surgical interventions and managing chronic conditions, we uphold a tradition of excellence established over 65 years ago. Our facility features state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, digital radiology, and ultrasound capabilities, ensuring accurate, timely treatment decisions. We emphasize preventive care to extend pets' lifespans while offering emergency and critical care services when needed. Our boarding services include medical supervision for pets with special needs, and we maintain rigorous health protocols for all boarded animals. This enduring commitment to veterinary excellence has earned us the trust of generations of pet owners in Charlottesville and beyond.
Services
Preventative Care
Dental Care
Surgery
Diagnostics
Boarding
Emergency Care
Grooming Services
Vaccinations
Weight Management
Parasite Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of continuous veterinary expertise in Charlottesville.
- Our experienced team provides personalized care with same-day emergency appointments.
- We maintain state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical facilities for comprehensive treatment.
- Our low staff turnover ensures consistent, knowledgeable care for your pets.
- We offer medical boarding with medication administration for pets with special needs.
What people say
Exceptional service
Compassionate staff
Medical expertise
Personalized attention
Generations of trust
Services
Preventative Care
Our preventative care services focus on early disease detection and health maintenance through bi-annual exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. We conduct comprehensive blood work, thyroid screening, and urinalysis to identify potential issues before they become serious. Our customized wellness plans consider each pet's age, breed, and lifestyle to maximize longevity and quality of life.
Dental Care
Professional dental cleanings include scaling, polishing, and digital radiology to detect hidden oral diseases. We treat periodontal issues, perform extractions when necessary, and provide home care guidance. Our team emphasizes preventive dental maintenance to avoid painful conditions and systemic health complications from untreated oral infections.
Surgery
We offer spay/neuter procedures, soft tissue surgeries, and complex tumor removals using modern anesthetic protocols and pain management. Pre-surgical blood work ensures patient safety, while advanced monitoring systems track vital signs throughout procedures. Our surgical suite supports same-day discharges for routine operations and overnight care for complex cases.
Diagnostics
Our in-house laboratory provides rapid blood work analysis, urinalysis, and parasite testing. Digital radiology and ultrasound capabilities enable real-time imaging for internal organ assessment and pregnancy confirmation. We collaborate with specialized labs for advanced cardiac evaluations and complex diagnostic needs.
Boarding
Climate-controlled boarding includes separate dog and cat accommodations with daily exercise areas. Our medical boarding service administers medications and special diets under veterinary supervision. All boarders receive personalized attention, with optional grooming services available to maintain pet comfort during their stay.
People
Dr. Stone
Veterinarian
Dr. Stone provides compassionate care with exceptional attention to detail, remembered for personalized treatment plans and follow-up communication. She maintains strong client relationships through attentive listening and comprehensive health education.
Dr. Peppard
Veterinarian
With over 20 years of service, Dr. Peppard specializes in diagnostics and geriatric pet care, known for timely communication and thorough medical explanations. His expertise spans multiple generations of client pets.
Dr. Filseth
Veterinarian
Dr. Filseth focuses on chronic condition management, particularly feline hyperthyroidism, delivering tailored treatment plans with consistent client support and technical expertise.
Dr. Wu
Veterinarian
Dr. Wu combines diagnostic precision with compassionate care, noted for collaborative decision-making and follow-up communication regarding test results and treatment progress.
Dr. Ober
Equine Specialist
Dr. Ober brings specialized equine veterinary expertise with innovative therapeutic approaches, maintaining industry recognition in sport horse care while serving mixed animal needs.
Questions
What services does Georgetown Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide preventative care, dental services, surgery, diagnostics, boarding, grooming, and emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency care?
We provide emergency care during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate with local emergency hospitals.
What are your boarding requirements?
Boarding pets must have current vaccinations, be parasite-free, and bring any necessary medications and special diet food with clear instructions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (434) 977-4600 during business hours or use our online appointment request form for non-urgent visits.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), and CareCredit financing options.
How long has Georgetown Veterinary Hospital been in business?
We've served Charlottesville since 1959, making us the area's longest-established veterinary practice.
Reviews (5)
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!
Virginia Mosca-Hall Ginger
Mar 10, 2022
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Dr. Stone is marvelous. So compassionate and she actually came out to meet us. Not just talk over the phone, like the Doctors at Banfield in petsmart. All the folks at Georgetown Veterinary are wonderful!
