VCA Dover Animal Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Dover Animal Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 60 years. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner.

Located in Dover and serving the communities of greater Kent County, our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Dover Animal Hospital

At VCA Dover Animal Hospital, your pets are as important to our family as they are to you! Our staff believes that preventive care is the most important part of your pet's long-term health.

When you visit our hospital, you will experience why our hospital has been such an integral part of the Dover community for over 60 years and why customers in Kent County has entrusted their pets health in us. We continue to serve the following communities; Dover, Milford, Smyrna, Kenton, Magnolia, Frederica, Felton, Harrington, Hartly and other surrounding communities. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to serve you and your pet's every need.

VCA Dover Animal Hospital is one of the few hospitals in the area with an AAHA accreditation, which acknowledges our hospital's very high standards of medicine and customer service. We are very proud of this accomplishment and the teamwork our staff put toward earning this accreditation.

We invite you to come and visit our hospital and allow us to give you a tour. You will find that our hospital is a place "where your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal."

Local Medical Issues

The Canine Flu Virus is now very much a threat to our patients and it's very crucial that you make an appointment today to start your pets vaccinations in order to protect him or her from this very contagious virus.

Accreditations & Affiliations
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Affiliations Partner AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.

Helpful Resources

Pet Insurance may help your pet get the best veterinary care when they're sick or injured. There are many providers that offer plans that covers certain unexpected illnesses or injuries throughout your pet's life. Rest assured knowing your pet can receive the best veterinary care, without worrying about the cost.

Our hospital works with Trupanion and can assist you with your pet insurance claim filing needs. We accept Trupanion payment at checkout. To find out more about Trupanion’s insurance coverage and offerings, call 1-855-591-3100 or visit http://trupanion.com/vca.

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We accept CareCredit, the pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services—including procedures, medication and more.*

To learn more about CareCredit, or to see if you prequalify, please visit us.

*Subject to credit approval.

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