Littlepage Animal Hospital

Littlepage Animal Hospital We are a small animal hospital proudly serving downtown Fredericksburg. Compassionate care for the pets who make our community feel like home🐾

Book your appointment here: https://kiosk.rhapsody.vet/?businessId=XOlzzM1D&language=en-US

Rooster clocked in before the rest of us. We can't say he's been very productive, but morale is definitely up! Happy Fri...
06/05/2026

Rooster clocked in before the rest of us. We can't say he's been very productive, but morale is definitely up! Happy Friday, folks😜

Whether you're a first time pet parent, a seasoned pro, new to the area, or just looking for a veterinary team that feel...
06/03/2026

Whether you're a first time pet parent, a seasoned pro, new to the area, or just looking for a veterinary team that feels like the right fit for you, we would love to meet you!

We're always accepting new clients and we work hard to keep appointment availability in our schedule for both routine care and unexpected illnesses. Need a same day sick appointment? Call us right at 8am when we open. Those spots are first call, first served.

We would love to welcome you to the Littlepage family🩵🐾

Happy Birthday, Dr. Claire Woronick! Our patients may not know it’s your birthday, but we’re pretty sure they’d all be l...
06/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Claire Woronick!

Our patients may not know it’s your birthday, but we’re pretty sure they’d all be lining up with cards and treats if they did.

Thank you for everything you do for our team, our clients, and the pets who count on you every day. We hope you have an amazing birthday! 🥳🐾

05/28/2026

Here’s a little tour of the dog side of our hospital! 🩺🐶

We have a designated side just for the cats to keep their visit as low stress as possible. Make sure you watch until the end to give Benelli her 5 seconds of very well deserved fame 💖

We're back with an employee spotlight! This week: Arrington ✨If you've ever wondered who keeps this place running smooth...
05/26/2026

We're back with an employee spotlight! This week: Arrington ✨

If you've ever wondered who keeps this place running smoothly while also somehow managing approximately 47 animals (staff included), the answer is Arrington. She is our practice manager and licensed veterinary technician who has been here since we opened in 2022. She's worked in GP, emergency, and critical care over the last 17 years, but the dream started way earlier tagging along to work with her stepmom, Jackie, who was a RVT in North Carolina. Basically, vet med was inevitable.

Now for the important part: the animals (staff not included)
Arrington currently has 2 labs, 4 cats that are all named after Mexican food, 2 horses, and 1 feral barn cat named Fajita who refuses to be captured and just brought over her second litter of kittens (that's one in her arms). One of her labs, Lilly, is an absolute angel who came to her after she was surrendered due to severe ma*****na toxicity at 12 weeks old that left her unresponsive and seizing for 8+ hours. Queso is a 4 year old Devon Rex who is more like a cat, dog, and a monkey rolled into one tiny animal.

Coffee with a dash of Adderall fuels her mornings, and if animals could leave a Google review they would probably say she's slightly crazy, but to be fair..we love that about her. New hires tend to think she's a scary boss until they get to know her and realize she's one of us. She said it could be the RBF but she's approachable most days😉

Her favorite part about working here? Creating a supportive environment, helping her team grow, and teaching vet tech students their large animal and avian skills that they need to complete their program at Winsome Farms, belonging to her friend Debby. Arrington loves that she gets to be a part of helping our field grow because there is currently a shortage in licensed veterinary technicians.

Her passion shows in everything she does, and we're so grateful to have her as the ring leader of our circus! 🎪

05/25/2026

‼️Just a reminder that our hospital is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll resume normal business hours tomorrow and look forward to seeing you then! If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

Pico and Rooster are here to remind you that we will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day 🇺🇸Cladda Veterinary Eme...
05/22/2026

Pico and Rooster are here to remind you that we will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team will be open if you have a pet emergency, so please don't hesitate to reach out to them.

Mae visited us here at Littlepage Animal Hospital when she was 9 weeks old for frequent regurgitation. She was not gaini...
05/21/2026

Mae visited us here at Littlepage Animal Hospital when she was 9 weeks old for frequent regurgitation. She was not gaining weight like her litter mates and seemed to be a much smaller build as well.

Barium swallow was performed. A barium swallow is when we have a patient swallow a contrast liquid that is visible on X-ray that helps identify abnormalities or blockages within the esophagus, stomach, and upper GI tract.

When we took radiographs of Mae, Dr. Baker noted what appeared to be a stricture in her esophagus and dilation in front of the heart. In puppies this age, the most likely occurrence is what we call a Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA). This happens because of a congenital anomaly where the fetal blood vessels fail to regress and create a ring that compresses and constricts the esophagus.

Surgical intervention is needed to correct this issue as soon as the pet is diagnosed, as prolonged stricture of the esophagus can cause permanent damage like mega esophagus, as well as stunted growth and decreased weight. Mae was transferred to VRCC down in Manikin-Sabot, VA to have surgery performed. She has since made a full recovery and is living her best life with her 3 golden siblings. 💛

POV: you eat one pair of mom's underwear and now suddenly everyone at work knows your business. Good news: surgery went ...
05/20/2026

POV: you eat one pair of mom's underwear and now suddenly everyone at work knows your business.

Good news: surgery went well, the underwear has been removed, and our patient is recovering beautifully (obviously).

Even better news: we were given full permission to share this story, mostly because the guilty party belongs to our Practice Manager, so there really was no escaping public humiliation here.

We’re so grateful for our team who jumped into action to help Magnolia! All jokes aside, moments like this can get scary fast for pet owners. If you think your pet may have eaten something they shouldn't have, give your veterinarian a call as soon as possible.

It's Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! 🥳 This is a good reminder that so much of what happens in a veterinary prac...
05/19/2026

It's Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! 🥳 This is a good reminder that so much of what happens in a veterinary practice doesn't happen without assistants.

From handling patients with patience and skill, to keeping appointments moving, to being the steady hands and calm voices during the unpredictable moments, they're at the center of it all!

We're grateful for Teddy, Terra, Kirty, Brenna, and Courtney and everything they do everyday to keep our patients cared for and our team supported. 🩵

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712 Littlepage Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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