Chapin Veterinary Care Center

05/13/2026

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04/18/2026

Vaccinate your pets and livestock! And fun fact for people exposed.....before insurance, post exposure rabies vaccines are around $30,000.....yes you read that right.

03/19/2026

Morning play time with Beau 🐶

03/06/2026

01/26/2026

Good evening. Due to inclement weather, our opening will be delayed tomorrow morning. We will open at 10:00am. Any necessary updates will be communicated through our page. All appointments scheduled prior to 10:00am tomorrow will be rescheduled to a later time following a call tomorrow morning. We hope that everyone stays safe and warm.

01/23/2026

With winter weather expected this weekend, we want to share one simple message: your safety and the well-being of your pets are very important to us.

We’re keeping a close eye on the forecast as we decide whether we’ll be able to stay open on Monday, January 26. If we do need to close, we’ll post updates right here on our page and will personally reach out to any clients with scheduled appointments.

We will still be open tomorrow, January 23, from 8:00 AM to noon.

Stay safe and warm ❄️🐾
Chapin Veterinary Care Center

01/21/2026

Due to the approaching winter weather this weekend, we encourage you to check your supply of your pet’s food and important medications to be sure you have everything you need. If you anticipate needing prescription refills that must be authorized by us or filled here, please contact our office as soon as possible (803-345-7387).

We plan to remain open during our normal business hours this week and will be open this Saturday, 1/24/26, until noon. Please remember that our policy is to allow at least 24 hours to process prescription refills, so we ask that you call us by noon on Friday to ensure we can fulfill your request before the weekend.

On Monday, 1/26/26, we will only close if we lose power or if the majority of our staff is unable to travel safely. If a closure is necessary, we will notify clients via email and Facebook. If you have an appointment scheduled for Monday, please monitor your voicemail and email for any updates from our team.

Thank you, and please stay safe and warm this weekend!

The Chapin Veterinary Care Center Team

12/19/2025

Today is Dr. Jessica Ricketts’ last day at Chapin Veterinary Care Center, and we hope you’ll join us in giving her a very fond farewell and best wishes for the future!

Dr. Ricketts has cared for our patients and clients for many years, and she’s been a valued part of our team. She’s now moving on to a new chapter, where she plans to spend more time with her family and explore opportunities in other areas of veterinary medicine outside of general practice such as relief work and in-home hospice and euthanasia care. She’s also working toward becoming certified in veterinary acupuncture so she can eventually offer mobile acupuncture services. As these services become available, our clinic will be happy to share updates with interested clients.

Please know that your pet’s care will continue without interruption. Dr. Laabs and Dr. Brazell will remain here to provide the same high level of care you expect, along with the support of several trusted relief veterinarians, including Dr. Will Basinger and Dr. Amanda Dietrich.

If you have any questions about appointments, medical records, or transitioning care, our team is always happy to help.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth and plenty of cold noses from Dr. Laabs and the Chapin Veterinary Care Center Team!

12/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Winnie 🎄❄️☃️

12/04/2025