Our Philosophy
Hours of Operation
Mon, Weds
7:30 am -7:30 pm
Tues, Thurs, Fri
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am -1:00 pm
(walk-in only)
Sunday
5:00-5:30 pm
(boarding pick up or drop off only)
After Hours Emergency Numbers:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital at VA Tech
(540) 231-4621
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Town and Country, Christiansburg
(540) 382-5042
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Emergency Veterinary Services of Roanoke
(540) 563-8575
We at Companion Animal Clinic believe that you are a part of your pet’s health care team. This web site is intended to provide you assistance in making pet care decisions. Diagnosis and treatment must be done in person by your vet.
(l-r) Dr. Herring, Dr. McCormick, Dr. Kirby,
Dr. Rossmeisl, Dr. Downey
Skunk Recipe - Pet Clean Up
1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1/4 cup Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Liquid Soap
Bath should be followed with a tap water rinse.
Diamond Recalls Dog and Cat Food
From the Diamond web site:
Diamond Pet Foods has voluntarily recalled some brands of dry dog and cat food that it manufactured in its Gaston, S.C. facility between December 9, 2011 and April 7, 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination. The brands that were recalled on May 4 have not tested positive for Salmonella. The company is recalling certain batches of these brands, however, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of customers and their pets.
Call Diamond Pet Foods at 800-442-0402 or check http://diamondpetrecall.com/ to request a refund or for more information.
AAHA Accredited
We are an accredited hospital of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This means that we voluntarily have our facility evaluated by professionals who ensure our compliance with the AAHA's high standards of veterinary care. Continuing the Clinic's tradition of outstanding veterinary care, we are re-accredited by the AAHA on a regular basis.
Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff assistants provide top quality medical care to your pets, and offer reassurance to you. No other private practice in our area has as many veterinary technicians - the RNs of veterinary medicine - as Companion Animal Clinic.
About Companion Animal Clinic
Companion Animal Clinic was founded in 1974 by Dr. Jim Shuler. Shuler graduated from Virginia Tech in 1966 with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He graduated from the University of Georgia Veterinary Medical School in 1970. He practiced until 1973 at Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Deciding he wanted to move back to Blacksburg, a growing university town with ample arts, entertainment and outdoor opportunities, he started out as a solo practitioner at Companion Animal Clinic. Within 4 or 5 years, the practice started to grow and he hired associates.
The clinic started out as a doublewide on Landsdowne Street, with many subsequent additions. In 1982 a new building was constructed on South Main Street. The clinic remained in this location until the Smart Road and the Route 460 bypass claimed the site. Companion Animal Clinic opened at the current location on South Hill Drive, Blacksburg, in August 1997.
What's Up?
Best of the 'Burgs
Our own Dr. Downey was voted one of the Top 3 Veterinarians in the New River Valley by readers of "The 'Burgs."
Reading with Chigger
On April 26, Dr. Kirby and Chigger (photo) visited Head Start to read The Hungry Caterpillar to a class.
Companion Chatter
Download the latest edition of our newsletter.
PeaceWalk
Companion Animal Clinic staff participated in PeaceWork, a non-profit organization which supports reading literacy in underprivileged countries.
Routine Forms
For your convenience, some of our routine forms can be downloaded from the Forms links at left. Completing these before coming to your appointment may be easier for you.