Columbia Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital offering excellence in veterinary medicine and surgery since 1956. We are a caring staff who strives to put your pet first in every way! Our services include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, ACL Knee Surgery, Bladder Stone Surgery, Cherry Eye Surgery, Tumor Surgery, Amputation Surgery, Bone Surgery, Fracture Repair, Laser Therapy, Laser Surgery, Wellness, Sick Animal Care for Diabetes, Diarrhea, Pneumonia, Kennel Cough, Bronchitis, Treatment for Cancer, Chemotherapy, Cancer Surgery, Dentistry, Tooth Extraction,full diagnostic services including ultrasound, Cbc, Blood Testing and digital radiography and x-rays.

Animal Veterinary Center is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house digital x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area.
At Animal Veterinary Center we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.

* Wellness Care
* Sick Care
* Avian and Small Mammals
* Dentistry
* Laser Surgery
* Radiology/Ultrasound

Referral Services
Referral Services as listed below are available at Windcrest location only.

* Avians & Exotics
* Rehabilitation
* Veterinary Acupuncture

We are committed to the human-animal bond by providing excellence in innovative, state-of-the-art veterinary medicine and full service care at each of our facilities. emergency coverage is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Windcrest Animal Hospital. Our award winning facilities are the preferred choice for many reasons: our staff, who render compassionate, cutting edge treatment based on the highest standards of veterinary medical care; our commitment to helping your pet live a longer and happier life through our 6 month wellness exam program; our comfortable facilities, which make you and your pet feel right at home; and our convenient, early morning admission and after work discharge of pets to accommodate your busy schedule. Windcrest Animal Hospital is an ultra modern 26-thousand square foot facility located at 3705 Lancaster Pike in Wilmington, Delaware. We offer wellness care, sick care, in house lab, advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound and endoscopy, orthopedic surgery, cardiology, dentistry, laser surgery, pain management program, digital x-ray & digital dental x-ray, luxury boarding accommodations with air conditioned suites and heated floors, professional grooming services and state of the art avian and exotic care. In the Summer of 2004, we opened Delaware's first canine aquatic rehabilitation program. Canine rehabilitation helps many pets achieve their highest level of physical functioning. We accept clients for this program only by referral of their primary veterinarian. Recreational swimming is also available in our endless pool. We also offer Acupuncture for Pets. At Windcrest, we believe acupuncture is an effective traditional medicine and part of an integrated approach to healing pets. With this in mind, we are pleased to offer pet acupuncture services.

Improving quality of life!

Through sophisticated, thorough evaluation and a multifaceted approach to care and treatment, Dr. Shoemaker and her dedicated team of integrative care professionals and therapists are able to assist with the resolution of many difficult and non-responsive health, soundness, and behavioral issues in both large and small animals.

With emphasis on owner education, caring interaction, and communication- for top level competitive athletes, geriatric and chronically ill patients, and all in between- we strive to be Always Helpful.

Mission Statement:
We are creating awareness and understanding of balance as the key factor in improving quality of life — and in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health problems of animals and people.

This practice is a prototype for a permanent paradigm change in medical thought and application throughout the world.

We accomplish this mission through personal and professional practice, education, and research.

Call 24/7 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.