Virginia Veterinary Hospital

Virginia Veterinary Hospital is part of Clerkin Veterinary Hospitals (as stated on the clinic website) and offers care for small animals, large animals, equine, and some exotic animals. The website also highlights that the practice supplies multiple types of animal dosing (oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention vets explaining problems and next steps clearly (including a dog treated for a yeast ear infection) and one review describes the clinic accommodating a last‑minute appointment for a cat. Feedback is mixed on front-desk experience: one reviewer reports rude receptionists while also saying the vet was excellent.

Services

Based on the website summary and the written reviews available

• •Small animal veterinary care (e.g., ear/skin-type issue referenced: treatment and explanation for a yeast infection in a dog’s ear).
• •Large animal services (listed on the clinic website).
• •Equine services (listed on the clinic website).
• •Exotic animal services (some exotics) (listed on the clinic website).
• •Animal dosing products available through the practice, including oral doses, drenches, pour-ons, and injections (website text).
• •Same-day/last-minute accommodation is mentioned in one review (a cat brought in last minute was seen).

People

Named in reviews

• •James Clerkin (vet) — described by multiple reviewers as taking time to explain everything and being knowledgeable (one review explicitly calls him “a wonderful vet”).
• •Dr Lydia (vet) — thanked alongside Dr James in a detailed account involving a dog with a serious case that previous vets reportedly did not treat as an emergency; the reviewer credits the doctors’ handling as life-changing for the pet.
• •Nurses/assistants — mentioned as friendly and kind in one review; another review notes a “super nice assistant.”
• •Reception/front desk — one reviewer reports rude receptionists, contrasting with their view that the vet was excellent.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 152 reviews. “”

• •Owners frequently mention clear explanations of conditions and what to do next (e.g., guidance around a dog’s yeast ear infection).
• •Several reviews describe staff as helpful/friendly, including accommodating a last-minute visit.
• •One review reports a poor experience with reception staff, while still saying the vet was excellent.
• •A longer account credits Dr James and Dr Lydia (and the nursing team) with managing a serious case after another clinic had said it wasn’t an emergency.