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Dutch Fork Animal Hospital

Veterinarians, Animal Boarding Kennels, Animal & House Sitting,

About us

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital is a six doctor, full-service veterinary medical facility that accepts emergency and non-emergency medical needs, including boarding services, located in Irmo, South Carolina. The professional and courteous staff at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Dutch Fork Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Irmo and surrounding areas.

Business highlights

39 years of experience

Services we offer

We are a full service animal hospital offering: Individualized Preventative Care Ultrasound Digital X-Ray (including Dental) Surgical and Dental Care Extensive Medical Therapies K-Laser Boarding with Sunday Pick Up Geriatric Care Vetsource Online Pharmacy E-Pet Health Online Medical Services Preventative ultrasound screenings

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Senior Discount

10%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
5.032 Reviews
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Louisa M.
Oct 2017
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
I warned them she doesn't play well with others. She decided that some sedation was needed. After that she was easier to handle. None of the other veterinary thought of doing this . Hours later she is back home back to normal. I have already taken another cat there.

Sarah H.
Jun 2017
5.0
Animal & House Sitting
Yes, I recommend this pro
They're wonderful. They tech did our pet sitting. Our cat has died, so we don't use them right now, but we would if we did. They were just wonderful in every way. We've been using them for several years.

Sarah H.
Jun 2017
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
They're wonderful. Our cat has died, so we don't use them right now, but we would them again if we had another pet. They were just wonderful in every way.

C H.
Feb 2017
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
We have used Dutch Fork Animal Hospital for over 3 years and are very pleased with the reminders, Vets and Staff; will not take my dog anyplace else.

C H.
Mar 2016
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
unknown

Dave C.
Nov 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
unknown

GLENN M.
Oct 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Jeff R.
Jun 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12

Although my last service at the vet was just for a nail clip, all of our pets are cared for by Dutch Fork Animal hospital for everything from grooming to surgery.

It took several appointments at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital and trying a few different vets before we landed on one that we knew was the right one for our furry family.

Dr. Elisabeth Nichu is wonderful.  The first thing she did at our first appointment with her was get down on the floor and talk to our puppy.  That was not only impressive but endearing and put anxious pet parent and anxious pet at ease immediately.

She never appears to be rushed during our appointments.  Dr. Nichu takes time to answer all of our questions and fully discuss treatment options with us.  I have never felt as though our animals were just another dog and/or cat.  I have always felt as though they were the ONLY dog and cats she was currently caring for.

She truly loves animals and wants them to be happy and comfortable.  After she neutered our puppy, she called a few days later to see how we were getting along and if we had any questions or concerns.  I have never had a vet do that before.

The practice itself is very well run.  The office is efficient and runs on time for the most part.  They have the processes in place to be able to serve a large client population quickly and effectively.  On top of that, they are always friendly and helpful - both on the phone and in person. 

I would highly recommend Dutch Fork Animal Hospital and I would recommend Dr. Elizabeth Nichu even higher.  She is absolutely wonderful.

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C H.
May 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
unknown

Donald L.
Apr 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10
The vets are all personable. They take their time with the animals and you to explain stuff. Its very clean and neat there also. They are not cheap but they are not expensive either.

Donald L.
Jan 2015
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I am going there this weekend.

Megan C.
Nov 2014
5.0
Veterinarians, Animal Boarding Kennels
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
When my husband and I go on vacation we always leave our dog Ned at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital. This past summer we went on a family vacation for 10 days and left him here to be taken care of. They provide everything there for him so we do not have to worry. We got text pictures of Ned daily to let us know how he was doing. And the best part is, the price! Very reasonable for all they offer. I love this place and would not take Ned anywhere else.

Megan C.
Oct 2014
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
We took our dog in, they are fast and speedy. They made our dog feel so at easy he never even knew he got a shot. We would recommend thus place to anyone who needs a trusting place for their loving pets.

NANCY J.
Jul 2014
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are good.

Dahlia B.
Jun 2014
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
unknown

Larry H.
Apr 2014
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are happy with them. We have been using them for more than 20 years. The cost is reasonable. They are just very professional and we don't have to wait very long. They have resident pets there. They are very responsive.

Margo N.
Jan 2014
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
They have 5 doctors there which gives you people with lots of solutions and ideas. Their facilities are clean and they make you feel like a valued client. They also take the time to talk to you. You can also get an appointment within a reasonable amount of time and even work you in if there is an emergency. They also make suggestions on what to do but leave the final decision to you.

Shamsi R.
Oct 2013
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
I saw Dr. Niciu and she was wonderful! She provided a very complete exam and was very gentle with my cats. The clinic was clean and bright and I will definitely use them again for all of my pet medical needs.

Margaret D.
Aug 2013
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
With a large number of veterinarians at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital, the office visit was immediate. There was no wait time. The vet did an overall exam and an exam of my dog's stomach. They took blood and also extracted urine for testing. Turns out my dog did not have signs of a bladder stone.

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital is very close to where I live, and they are very thorough and caring. They now are my primary veterinarians
of my 5 dogs.

Natalie W.
May 2013
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Seemed to genuinely care about my dogs. Called to follow up after anesthesia, etc.

Jennifer W.
Nov 2012
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
We have been seeing the wonderful veterinarians at DFAH since we moved here 5 years ago. Our last visit was a great experience, as always! The visit started with me calling to request that all three animals (one of our cats and both dogs) be seen at one time. Even with my family's busy schedule and our request to see one of the two veterinarians there (because the cat is finicky), the front office was able to find a block of time within a couple of days to see our pets. We had very efficient service - our wait was not long, and we received high quality care as always. The veterinarian was well versed on our pets' recent/existing issues. She made sure to get our updates on those issues, as well as examined our pets for anything current. She also asked about the other cat that we did not have at the visit. We were sent home with prescriptions, and the doctor took the time to explain the new items and answer any questions. Checkout was very easy as well. We truly value the care our pets get at DFAH, and this latest visit just reinforced our appreciation of the quality and sincerity of the staff.

C H.
Jul 2012
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$128
The Staff is very caring and calms the pet. This was Sadie's first visit after adoption and both the Tech's and Dr. Conners did a wonderful job of answering my questions and asking questions! The facility is new, clean and brilliant; cat at the check-in is very sweet. All the Staff at my visit were wonderful, helpful, knowledgable and attentive - hope to make this establishment Sadies' vet, for the long term. CSH

Ellyn G.
Jun 2012
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
I've been going to Dutch Fork Animal Hospital for almost 20 years. I see a particular vet and I have friends that see different vets there and they are all very nice and very knowledgeable. I like the fact that even though they do have all the up to date equipment and a fairly new building that when one of my bulldogs needed eye surgery they realized that it would probably be better done by a specialist. When a different bulldog needed knee surgery they referred me to a surgeon instead of doing it themselves and I like that they're not going to do it just to get the money. If they feel it's something better served by someone else they do refer you. I had several pets unfortunately put down and they were wonderful about that. My Basset hound was sick and I took her in and the vet and I made the decision based on the fact that she had dementia and we didn't realize that she had a stroke and we had just been in a month before and she had full x-rays and everything. I like the fact that they always send you a condolence letter and they always make a donation in your pets name to the University of Georgia Vet School. I just think that they are a very classy operation and I like them very much. They are absolutely wonderful.

Lynne W.
Jun 2012
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
They are wonderful. They provide an excellent service at a reasonable price.

Rose B.
Apr 2012
5.0
Veterinarians
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are excellent and very caring. When our old dog passed they made a donation in his name to the animal hospital. They are knowledgeable and personable.
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FAQ

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital offers free project estimates.

No, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital offers a 10% senior discount.

No, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital does not offer emergency services.

No, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital does not offer warranties.

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital offers the following services: We are a full service animal hospital offering: Individualized Preventative Care Ultrasound Digital X-Ray (including Dental) Surgical and Dental Care Extensive Medical Therapies K-Laser Boarding with Sunday Pick Up Geriatric Care Vetsource Online Pharmacy E-Pet Health Online Medical Services Preventative ultrasound screenings