Our Philosophy
Hours of Operation
Mon, Weds
7:30 am -7:30 pm
Tues, Thurs, Fri
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:30 am -12:30 pm
(walk-ins 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. Riddile, Dr. Herring, Dr. Rossmeisl,
Dr. Downey, Dr. Kirby,
Dr. McCormick
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.
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.
Home Again Microchipping
Microchipping your pet is the best way to help reunite lost pets with their owners. Did you know that on average, 8-10 million pets are lost in the United States every year and only about 22% of them find their way home after reaching a shelter? This is mostly due to lack of identification.
Here at Companion Animal Clinic, we will pay the registration fee for the first year when you have your pet microchipped here.
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 2013
Our own Dr. Downey and Dr. McCormick were in the top 3 veterinarians in the New River Valley by readers of "The 'Burgs."
Now Hiring: LVT
The clinic is currently looking to hire a full-time, experienced LVT. Please stop by with your resume and fill out an application if interested!
The Kirbys
Lions Club Dog Walk-a-Thon
On September 29 Dr. Beth Kirby and her husband Tom participated in the Blacksburg Lions Club Dog Walk-a-Thon to help support Leader Dogs for the Blind. They and their dogs Chigger and DanDan met many new friends on the three mile walk.
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.