Indian River Veterinary Hospital

Virginia Beach, VA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Indian River Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal medical office offering examinations for wellness or illness, vaccination and preventative-care services, diagnostic testing, surgery and dentistry. Our doctors typically see patients by appointment, although same-day urgent care is available on a case-by-case basis. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia since 1982, IRVH is proud to be an independently owned veterinary hospital. Our facility is equipped with in-house laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy providing you with a comprehensive one site choice for your pet's medical care. Indian River Veterinary Hospital is an established veterinary clinic located in Virginia Beach. We serve the Tidewater Area providing Medical, Surgical, and Dental care for dogs, cats and small mammals

Indian River Veterinary Clinic was opened in 1982 by Dr. Glenn Butcher. Along with Highlands Pet Clinic and River Shores Animal Hospital, it was one of only three veterinary facilities providing service to the Norfolk Highlands, Sherry Park, College Park and Woodstock communities. Of the aforementioned three, it is the only one to have remained, providing continuous operation at the original location. In 2013, after 31 years of practice, Dr. Butcher retired. Dr. Teresa Bracy took over the practice and it was renamed Indian River Veterinary Hospital. The name was changed to reflect a wider scope in the services we now provide

Mission — Our goal is to treat our clients as we would treat our families, and to treat our clients pets as though they were our own. Our clients and patients are the heart of our practice and the reason we are here. At all times our clients will be treated with respect, dignity and compassion. Being of service to our clients, patients and our community is the definition of our purpose and the mission of our practice. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care combined with friendly, informative, compassionate, and supportive services for you and your pet

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
4
Support staff
5
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

in-house laboratoryx-raypharmacyin-house diagnostics machinesminimally-invasive (laparoscopic) surgery training

Services in detail

examinations for wellness or illnessvaccination and preventative-care servicesdiagnostic testingsurgerydentistryin-house laboratoryx-raypharmacyMedical, Surgical, and Dental care for dogs, cats and small mammalssame-day urgent care (case-by-case)walk-in service (directed to local area emergency veterinary care centers)

Appointments & hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Frequently asked

Does Indian River Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Indian River Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Indian River Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Indian River Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Indian River Veterinary Hospital established?+

Indian River Veterinary Hospital has served the Virginia Beach, VA community since 1982.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 109 reviews

Indian River Veterinary Hospital provides exceptional, compassionate care with a team known for handling anxious pets with patience and skill. The facility offers thorough explanations, individualized treatment options, and affordable services in a welcoming environment, making it a trusted choice for comprehensive pet healthcare.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.