VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital

Our Story

In our AAHA-accredited facility At VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, as well as the best experience for you, the pet owner.

Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that all our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital

VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital has been part of the Chanhassen community since the 1970's. We are an AAHA accreditated Hospital, which means that we hold ourselves to a higher standard (up to 900 higher standards, in fact). Pets are our passion, and keeping them healthy is our number-one priority. We strive to deliver excellent care for pets—because pets deserve nothing less.

We proudly serve Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Chaska, Victoria, Excelsior, Shorewood and other surrounding communities. We are also proud members of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce

VCA Chanhassen Animal Hospital believes in protecting and enhancing your pet's wellness in every stage of its life. Our mission is to educate our clients on their pet's special needs at each life stage, enabling us to detect and prevent problems early, therefore giving us more management options.

On our site, you will find information about the practice philosophy of VCA Chanhassen, our services, and an extensive Pet Medical Library for you to search for additional information.

Accreditations & Affiliations
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.

American Association of Feline Practitioners

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) represents practitioners in the veterinary community who are passionate about the care of cats and supports its members in improving the health and welfare of feline patients. With a reputation as a leader in the field of feline medicine, the AAFP helps veterinary practices establish a feline-friendly environment that reduces stress for cats during veterinary visits.

Cat Friendly Practice - Silver logo
Cat Friendly Practice

The Cat Friendly Practice® program is a leading movement to make veterinary care less stressful for cats and their caregivers. This global initiative is designed to elevate care for cats by assisting practices in developing calming, cat-friendly environments and reducing stress for felines before, during, and after their veterinary visit.