VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital

VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital Hospital Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Boarding Hours:
Monday - Friday: We believe in compassionate and preventative care.

The team at VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital strives to provide exceptional care for your pet. We also believe in utilizing every available resource when your beloved pet has an illness or injury. We provide general practice and emergency services as well as doggie dog care.

09/26/2025

We know finding bumps on our pets can be scary... but don't worry, we're here to help! Find your local VCA so you can connect with an expert at the link in bio.

09/24/2025

Goldens, Labs and GSP's oh my! Did you know these fun facts about your sporting dog breeds?

Monday mood = lifted. 📸
09/22/2025

Monday mood = lifted. 📸

09/19/2025

Know before you go! Caring for your pet's skin is important and the first dermatology appointment is just the beginning. helps you learn what the appointment will entail and more.

Schedule your first dermatology appointment at your local VCA Animal Hospital now via the link in bio!

09/18/2025

Urine marking is natural for dogs, but at what point is it too much? Thank you to Blake Gibson, DVM from our team at for educating us on behaviors to watch out for.

Drop a 👀 if you swiped and are excited about CareClub! Head to the CareClub link in bio for more.
09/16/2025

Drop a 👀 if you swiped and are excited about CareClub! Head to the CareClub link in bio for more.

09/15/2025

Feel the energy for yourself… from hands-on labs to hands-on pups! We had a great time at gathering together to level-up and share expertise on the latest techniques and advancements in emergency medicine.

09/08/2025

What's in your [pet's 💩] bag? Your VCA veterinarian would love to know! Thank you to the team at VCA Lake Jackson for letting us know why.

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital for your pet's f***l test at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital .

Our VCA team took a break from the   conference yesterday to enjoy the San Diego sun with some special pups from  . They...
09/06/2025

Our VCA team took a break from the conference yesterday to enjoy the San Diego sun with some special pups from . They enjoyed a Dog Day Out with some exercise and lots of love from IVECCS attendees! If you’re interested in adopting, visit .

09/05/2025

🎃 Pumpkin season is here! What's your favorite way to celebrate with your pet?

09/04/2025

Want to know more about hands free radiology? Thank you for sharing this valuable info! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at the link in bio.

09/02/2025

Not all pet toys are created equal—some could be doing more harm than good. Watch now to find out which toys to keep and which ones to toss!

VCA Merrimac will be closed for Labor Day September 1st.  Kennel staff will be on-site to serve our boarding patients.  ...
08/27/2025

VCA Merrimac will be closed for Labor Day September 1st. Kennel staff will be on-site to serve our boarding patients. We all hope you and your pets have a happy and safe Labor Day!

The myVCA app gives you access to chat 24/7 when you have questions about your pet's health.  It also allows you to orde...
07/14/2025

The myVCA app gives you access to chat 24/7 when you have questions about your pet's health. It also allows you to order refills, schedule appointments, and access your pet's wellness reminders.

It has been hot these last couple weeks!  Here are some tips to help keep you pets safe during these hot Williamsburg su...
07/09/2025

It has been hot these last couple weeks! Here are some tips to help keep you pets safe during these hot Williamsburg summer days.

VCA Merrimac will be closed July 4th- July 7th.  Kennel staff will be on site to care for our boarders during this time....
07/02/2025

VCA Merrimac will be closed July 4th- July 7th. Kennel staff will be on site to care for our boarders during this time. The hospital will reopen at 8:00 AM July 8th. We all wish you a happy and safe 4th of July.

05/27/2025

VCA Merrimac will be closed Wednesday May 28th- Friday May 30th. If you have an emergency please reach out to Peninsula Animal Referral Center at (757) 874-8115 or Coastal Animal Referral Emergency at (757) 703-0199. Kennel staff will still be onsite to care for boarding pets. For boarding pickups and drop offs you can call (804) 822-1515.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you and your pets when we reopen Monday June 2nd at 8:00AM.

01/22/2025

Due to road conditions related to our winter weather Tuesday night VCA Merrimac will be closing at 5PM today January 22nd. We will reopen at 8:00AM tomorrow. Stay safe!

01/06/2025

Due to inclement weather in Williamsburg and the surrounding areas, VCA Merrimac will be closing at 4:00PM on Monday, January 6th. We hope to resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 7th.

The hospital will be closed on Monday September 2nd in observation of Labor Day.  We will return to normal hours on Tues...
08/30/2024

The hospital will be closed on Monday September 2nd in observation of Labor Day. We will return to normal hours on Tuesday September 3rd. We hope you have a wonderful Labor Day!

New Hospital Hours effective beginning August 24th. Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM Saturday and Sunday: ClosedBoarding hours...
08/22/2024

New Hospital Hours effective beginning August 24th.

Monday-Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Boarding hours will remain the same.

Monday-Friday: 9AM-12PM and 2PM-5PM
Saturday: 9AM-12PM
Sunday:(Pick up only) 1PM-3PM

Welcome Dr. Swartout!  Dr. Swartout is originally from Hope Mills, North Carolina. She received her Bachelors' in Animal...
08/12/2024

Welcome Dr. Swartout!

Dr. Swartout is originally from Hope Mills, North Carolina. She received her Bachelors' in Animal Science in 2020 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 from North Carolina State University, where she developed her interest in veterinary entomology and mixed animal practice. Dr. Swartout loves being a positive experience in her patients’ and clients’ day, even when making tough decisions together. While not at work she enjoys hanging out with her cat Bakchwi (Bat Kitty), reading, hiking, video games, amusement parks, and spending time with her brother.

We are very excited to have her joining our team!

Thanks for your years of service Dr. Devenish!  We appreciate all you have done here at VCA Merrimac and the care you ha...
08/09/2024

Thanks for your years of service Dr. Devenish! We appreciate all you have done here at VCA Merrimac and the care you have provided for all of our patients.

Many activities are great for both exercise and training! Fetch can be played in your backyard or your local park and is...
04/11/2024

Many activities are great for both exercise and training! Fetch can be played in your backyard or your local park and is an excellent opportunity to practice recall training. This Canine Fitness Month, follow your dog’s lead when it comes to exercise, as different pets enjoy different forms of activity.

Address

628 Penninman Road
Williamsburg, VA
23185

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(757) 253-0812

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