Business Details
Trusted Veterinary Care in Columbus, OH
Chittenden Veterinary Clinic has served the Columbus community for over 50 years as a trusted neighborhood practice dedicated to personalized pet care. Our mission focuses on empowering pet parents through education, ensuring informed decisions for each pet's unique lifestyle. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive services while maintaining a compassionate approach to animal care. Our team emphasizes early disease detection through diagnostics, dental care, and tailored vaccination programs. With experience spanning generations of pets, we take pride in treating each animal as a valued family member.We prioritize client communication, offering flexible scheduling and financial solutions like scratch pay to accommodate diverse needs. Our commitment extends beyond the clinic through home delivery pharmacy services and preventive education on parasites, vaccinations, and wellness. By curating individualized health plans and utilizing advanced diagnostics, we strive to maintain optimal pet health across all life stages. Our staff's dedication to continuous learning ensures we deliver evidence-based care while maintaining a welcoming environment for clients and pets alike.
Services
Preventative Care
Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention
Dentistry
Labwork
Imaging
Spays and Neuters
Allergy Testing
DNA Testing
Health Certificates
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of continuous community veterinary experience
- Our team implements personalized health plans based on individual pet lifestyles
- We provide detailed client education about all preventive care options
- Our staff maintains ongoing professional development in veterinary medicine
- We emphasize transparent communication about treatment options and costs
What people say
Best I've ever run across
Great staff
Friendly knowledgeable
BEST vet clinic
Compassionate care
Services
Preventative Care
Our comprehensive preventive care includes customized vaccination plans, parasite control, and wellness exams. We focus on early disease detection through bloodwork, dental screenings, and lifestyle assessments tailored to each pet's specific needs. This proactive approach helps maintain optimal health through all life stages while educating pet owners about home care options.
Vaccinations
We provide core and elective vaccinations for cats and dogs following AAHA guidelines. Our protocols address rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and other infectious diseases with tailored schedules based on age, lifestyle, and local regulations. We offer rabies certification and comprehensive vaccine packages for puppies, kittens, and adult pets.
Dentistry
Our dental services cover routine cleanings, oral exams, and periodontal treatment. Using digital radiography, we diagnose hidden dental issues below the gumline. We emphasize preventive care with professional cleanings and home care products to prevent tooth loss and systemic infections from oral disease.
Labwork
In-house diagnostic capabilities include blood chemistry panels, complete blood counts, and urinalysis. These tests help evaluate organ function, detect infections, and identify metabolic disorders. We also perform fecal examinations for parasitic infections and specialized testing for heartworm and tick-borne diseases.
Spays and Neuters
We perform over 150 sterilization procedures annually using modern anesthetic protocols. Our spay/neuter services include pre-surgical exams, pain management, and post-operative care guidance. These procedures help prevent unintended breeding, reduce cancer risks, and improve long-term pet health while addressing community pet population concerns.
People
Shannon Cunningham
Practice Owner
Dr. Shannon Cunningham is the dedicated owner of Chittenden Veterinary Clinic, committed to providing compassionate care for Columbus pets. With extensive experience in veterinary medicine, she oversees all medical operations and client services. Dr. Cunningham emphasizes personalized health planning and client education while maintaining the clinic's community-focused approach to pet healthcare.
Questions
What preventive services do you offer?
We provide vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, wellness exams, and diagnostic testing tailored to your pet's specific needs.
Do you offer pet emergency services?
We handle urgent care cases during business hours but recommend local emergency clinics for critical after-hours situations.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-2pm. Closed weekends and major holidays.
Do you offer payment plans or financial options?
We recommend CareCredit financing and offer flexible payment methods including cash, credit cards, and checks.
Can I order pet medications online?
Yes, our online pharmacy provides home delivery of prescription medications and preventive products with veterinarian approval.
How do you handle pet dental care?
We perform comprehensive dental cleanings with digital X-rays, oral exams, and home care recommendations to maintain dental health.
Reviews (4)
Jamie Ostroff
Dec 29, 2021
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Dr. Cunningham and her staff are proactive about our dog's health, to the extent that it saved her life. We brought the dog in for a routine teeth cleaning in June, and because Dr. Cunningham does bloodwork before the procedure to make sure everything goes safely, she was able to catch lymphoma at an early stage. She and the staff communicated the issue to me clearly and compassionately, and got me in touch with a veterinary oncologist right away. Thanks to the diligent staff at Chittenden, Pippa is in remission and doing very well. We first took our dog to Chittenden because it was close to where
Izzy Pop
Aug 31, 2021
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This place was super understanding about me being broke and worked with me. We're getting my kittys fixed this upcoming week and i wouldn't trust anybody else to take care of them
K. W.
Aug 15, 2021
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They are amazing. I have confidently trusted them for years to care for my animals. I recently left due to a move but it was a hard choice. And if this vet is no good they'll be worth the long drive and awkward parking situation. They are compassionate, kind and skilled vetrinarians
Ashligh S.
Aug 07, 2021
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I love this clinic!!! Iv taken all my dogs here for the last 16 years. They feel like a family and always takes good care your pets. Not over priced at all! Very fair, gentle, confident, and professional at what they do!
