Rutland Animal Hospital

06/02/2026

As we enter summer travel season, June's recognition as Microchip Month is especially timely. The season's increased outdoor activities heighten the risk of pets escaping, making microchipping a vital precaution. This efficient and cost-effective procedure can often be the only means of identifying a lost pet. Our office can microchip pets during most visits or procedures and verify the presence of existing microchips, ensuring they can be easily located.

05/22/2026

We will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday , May 26th . We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend!🇺🇸 🐾

If your pet has a medical emergency while we are closed, please take them to the nearest emergency hospital. If possible, we recommend that you call first.

Urgent Care Facilities:

BetterPet Urgent Care
📞 804-442-2713
7138 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Partner Urgent Care and 24-Hour Emergency Hospital
📞804-206-9122
6506 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230

UrgentVet - Carytown
📞804-362-0202
3531 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221

UrgentVet - Short Pump
📞804-533-7733
11521 West Broad Street, Short Pump, VA 23233

24-Hour Emergency Hospitals:

Veterinary Referral and Critical Care
📞804-784-8722
1596 Hockett Rd., Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Blue Pearl Emergency
📞 804-716-4700
5918 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230

Virginia Veterinary Center
📞 804-353-9000
4300 Greybull Dr, Henrico, VA 23233

05/19/2026

Our office will be closed next Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Call or text us at (804)559-6502 with refill and prescription diet requests for items you may need over the long weekend. 🐾 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

Harriet the 11 week old Poodle couldn’t wait to show Kelsey some love!💕

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there — especially the pet moms who fill our furry friends’ lives with endless love, cuddles, and care. 💐🐾

From late-night snuggles to daily walks, treats, and belly rubs, you make every tail wag a little brighter. Today we celebrate the compassion, patience, and unconditional love you share with your pets and families every single day.

All of us at Rutland Animal Hospital wish you a joyful, love-filled Mother’s Day! ❤️

05/06/2026

U.S. pet ownership has climbed by more than 8% from 2016 to 77.5 million households. With nearly 80% of owners now considering their pets cherished members of the family, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is celebrating National Pet Week (May 3-9) and the enduring human-animal bond....

05/05/2026

The weather is warming up and pets are enjoying their time outside. Injuries can be inevitable but don’t panic, we are able to do many orthopedic procedures here at Rutland Animal Hospital- a significant savings over going to a specialist.

04/28/2026

The whole staff had a cow over this perfect patient this morning! Sweet Orla, a 6 week old Scottish Highland calf stopped in for an xray on her leg (and to make our day ,of course)

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

Wishing our team of multitalented multitaskers a wonderful Veterinary Receptionist Week!