Beach Pet Hospital

I had to find a new vet when I recently moved to the area and was referred here by a few friends. They are one of the only AAHA certified vets I’ve ever come across and I was really satisfied with our visit and the thoroughness of our examination. Our vet was great with my little rescue mix who gets understandably nervous during exams.
The cost of the exam was reasonable (not the least nor most expensive) and the vet took her time with us and answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed. We’ve only visited once so far but I was highly impressed with the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, our vet exam, and our overall experience. I’m hoping that we’ve found our new vet!

I had been a long time customer of Beach Pet. I had been bringing my dog there for 6 years. This past May I noticed my dog had blood in his stool, as most people would be I was concerned so I took him in for an exam I was told by Dr. Imrich he probably had a worm of sorts in his stool. I was given some powder and antibiotics. It did not clear up and I brought him back in after he had hurt himself jumping off furniture about two weeks later when I addressed the blood again. I was given more antibiotics this time two weeks worth because obviously when theres a problem throw more antibiotics at it. Also was told my dog had a shoulder strain he said a few days rest he would be fine.
Nope.
My dog remained with alot of pain and did not have full range of motion, and would throw fits if he moved his neck incorrectly. Why I could figure out that it was a neck issue and Dr. Im Rich could not is beyond me. So I brought him back in two days later and asked for a different vet. Thankfully Dr. Upchurch actually listened and did an xray showing inflammation in his spine. He was given pain killers and a sedative so that he wouldn’t move too much.
A third trip shortly after proved the staff still to be incompetent as the blood was still there. I PCSed shortly after. Took my dog to the military vet where they had the sense to do a colonoscopy finding a tumor just inside of his rectum. I was told finding this tumor even two months ago would have been greatly beneficial for my dogs health not that Dr. Im Rich would care.
In short Beach Pet is far over priced for what they offer, shop around for a vet.
Oh and they have a crappy looking fake water fall thats been without water for about a year or so. Either fix it or take it down.

I had my first appointment today and was blown away by their practice. Dr. Imrich took the time to speak with me about my dog Cali and conducted a thorough exam. It’s been a while since I felt a vet was interested in my pets and their well-​being and not the bottom line. Highly recommend!

I take all my pets to Beach Pet Hospital because they have always gone above and beyond. It’s clear the veterinarians and staff really love what they do and care as much about the well being of my pets as they do their own.
I recently had to part with my best buddy Huckleberry, my cat of 16 years. Dr. Back and the staff went out of their way to make the process less painful.

Dr. Lawrence is extremely knowledgable about canine health and nutrition. I am quite impressed with his willingness and enthusiasm to discuss at length any concerns or current research. It is clear that he is driven toward a deep understanding of his field. The office staff (especially Kindra) has been great as well. I have not experienced any long waiting before being seen. Very impressed and confident that I have found the best veterinary practice in the area.

Very happy with our visit they were able to fit us in with no appointment. The facility was so clean and well kept. All the staff was really friendly and the doctor was amazing and answered all of our questions and concerns. Thank you guys for all your help.

I’m thankful everyday for Beach Pet Hospital.
My cat, Frank, had been ill for some time and visits to other vets weren’t helping. Bills were mounting and my furry boy was withering away. I finally came to Unilocal and decided to go Beach Pet Hospital before I lost my handsome Siamese.
Best decision ever! Within 5 minutes of a physical exam of my cat, the vet was able to give me a tentative diagnosis. Granted, it was not good news, as he surmised intestinal lymphoma was to blame for my pets health problems. However, where other vets were quick to do (and charge) for blood tests and x-​rays only to make me wait a week for results, all of Frank’s tests were done in-​house with results available within a half hour. Not only that, the doctor had a great bedside manner, even when dealing with the choice of treatment or further diagnostics. I opted for an ultrasound to confirm the cancer diagnosis and was surprised that it would only cost a mere $ 150 — other vets had quoted me higher and needed me to take him elsewhere for the testing. While it is painful to know that I may lose my furry kid of 14 years, I know he is in good hands.
I knew I had made the right decision walking through the door. The office looked like a doctor’s office for animals, much like a pediatrician’s office looks like a place for kids. There was even a special «cat-​friendly entrance». I’ve already referred a friend, who is equally as happy with Beach Pet Hospial; and, she travels from Norfolk for the special care and attention they give to pet and owner. If you read this, do not hesitate — book an appointment with them. There prices are reasonable, but I swear I’d pay double for the quality of care my Frank is getting.
I Beach Pet Hospital!

Honestly people were friendly and the place was clean and I might be biased because my previous vet from Maine was so so fantastic and caring for my dog and I always felt involved and heard by the staff, and they always were a little extra gentle. My dog loved them all.
That was not the case here.
My dog is a rescue and had a traumatic first year of life. She is extremely friendly and has gained so much trust for strangers and overcome many of her «skittish» behaviors although we still work with her every day. I let everyone who work with her know this first as they greet her. I also let them know due to some surgeries and trauma she does not like anyone near her back end. So because she shied away from a thermometer going up her bottom they had to take her out back so that they could have more than one body help.
Anyone who has a pet with a tramautic past knows that separation is a big issue, and that having two or more new people in a new environment in your space is a big issue, and that all of that combined with someone trying to stick something up her butt especially when you almost had a leg amputated and spent most of your first few months either fighting for life or being prodded and poked by a shelter vet, biggest issue.
I could hear her struggle behind the closed door from my room but was unable to help her, or them for that matter. She didn’t bite anyone as far as I know but was vocal and probably snapped to just let them know that what yet did was not okay. She was nervous and I heard her yet again as they did the needles. She did not ever act like this with me with my previous vet who was able to vaccinate and clip nails and get a temp with me in the room, without any help! Then they proceeded to tell me she needs a lot more training (granted we take her out often and are constantly working with her and That I shared her background and her hesitation with her back end)! I just felt like crying because it was supposed to be a quick yearly and ear exam. I didn’t want to have to defend my dogs behavior when I felt I had explained her circumstances already. I felt bad for the vet and the tech but I felt worse for my dog.
When they brought here back in to me she was completely afraid of the vet who was pleasant but acted as though I didn’t hear anything that they had said or how badly the experience was. I heard everything behind the door I heard them say how she wasn’t going to come back and how bad everything went and talk bad about her and myself. Then come back and act as though nothing had happened, at least the nurse was honest about it when she said that went very chaotic.
I just wanted to cry because I couldn’t help. I want a vet and staff to listen to me when I speak with them and hear what I am saying. And that just wasn’t the case today. They didn’t even take an extra minute to let her get comfortable with them or examine her body and paws before doing the most traumatic thing (for her).
I will continue to look for a vet in Virginia beach who will hear my concerns and validate them. And specifically for a vet who will be able to do the entire check up in the room with me. The thing I disliked most is that I could hear her pain and their struggle but was helpless.

Our family has used Beach Pet hospital for several years and wouldn’t think of going somewhere else. Everyone from the front desk, vet techs, and doctors is very informative, friendly, and truly care about the animals. They have always taken great care of our cats. We especially recommend Dr Laurence! Recently, our cat passed away and they were so compassionate and efficient about helping us through that process. I recommend them to everyone I know looking for an amazing vet office!!!

I now have 2 dogs coming here and really trust them. They are friendly, helpful, and I genuinely believe they have my dogs’ best interests at heart. The hospital is clean, organized, and I have never had to wait long at all. They are personable, professional, affordable, and excellent overall. I would highly recommend them!

My first five star review. My husband and I just adopted so we took our cat there to get a check up. The inside was really nice and clean. The vet assistants were nice and the vet was very friendly and answered our questions while taking the time to make sure we understood without seeming impatient. We had our cat checked for earmites and they actually let us go back to the scope and see them. Really open and friendly staff, made us feel like we were getting good information/​advice.
The cost for his check up and some ear mite medication was about $ 150, a bit pricey but for the service and feel of the place I was fine with that. I would definitely go back.

I wish there were more stars to give. Every single vet, tech, and staff at Beach Pet is wonderful. Dr Lawrence and Christina have been truly wonderful to us and our animals. Our dog was rushed to an emergency vet on Friday night, their inexperience looked past his pneumonia. Took him in and Dr Lawrence knew right away. They helped us get a plan down to get him well. When he started to get worse, they were so kind and considerate. Gave us everything we could ever ask for. Opened the clinic after hours for us to have a quiet place to lay our Boy to rest after we found it was cancer that was spreading very rapidly. The compassion, the caring, the knowledge, and the time they gave was out of this world. They are truly THE BEST vet office I have ever been to. I will not take my babies anywhere else, nor recommend anywhere else. They positively love what they do, and love your animals as their own. I came home today to flowers at my door from them since putting our Boy down was just last night. I truly could not ask for anything better.

If I could give them a hundred stars, I would. The first time I walked into the office, I held my dog’s body, limp and lifeless, and she was on the brink of death. She had sepsis. They took action instantly and saved her. They were informative and made no promises. They gave saving her all they had, and lucky for us, it was enough.
We’ve been with them ever since. Since that happened a year and a half ago. They have discovered a heart murmur that is causing heart failure in another dog of ours. They also performed surgery removing a rare type of mast cell tumor on the dog they initially saved.
They were also amazing and informative when we brought our bearded dragon in for a check up.
I trust this office and this staff wholeheartedly. They are up front with options, and let you know costs before performing anything. They are a rarity, and they truly give caring for your pets their all.

Have been going here for about 2 years every few months. I take my cocker spaniel to see Dr. Lawrence who is amazing. He’s very descriptive and thorough when explaining things. I never feel rushed by him and he’s helped me feel less stressed about my chronically ill dog who we still haven’t figured out what’s wrong with her (due to financial restrictions not because of them).
The staff is all very kind, caring and patient with both patient and parent!
The only complaints I have is the cost of care is higher than some of their competitors and they charge you a lot for a simple nail trim, where out previous vet in Newport news was free with a visit. Always make sure that they are offering you the cheaper generic med as well. I’ve always been upfront with cost of things and they are good about giving me options especially dr Lawrence.
Great place, clean, thorough care!

About a month ago, I took my ten year old dog Yogi in, and we saw Dr. Lawrence. Yogi had lost 35 pounds in a couple of months and was throwing up often. When we got in, all of the staff were amazing. We’d made a same-​day appointment but were seen quickly. After doing a thorough exam, Dr. Lawrence concluded the Yogi likely had an intestinal tumor with a poor prognosis, giving him one week to a month to live. We talked through our options, and Dr Lawrence was compassionate and supportive of our decision without pressuring us to spend money on expensive procedures. Two weeks later, when Yogi’s health deteriorated markedly, we brought him in again. Despite it being past 5pm, the staff gave us as much time as we needed to say goodbye. Everyone treated us with compassion as much as they did with Yogi. It was devastating to lose him, but Beach Pet helped my family and me feel at peace throughout. I’m so glad we chose them; I only wish we had found them earlier.

Had to rush my 13 week old Golden Retriever puppy here on Saturday morning. She was bitten by a raccoon in our backyard :(
As soon as we arrived with the puppy in a towel, they took us straight back to a room and immediately administered care to my pup. She was hurt pretty badly, they kept us informed of every single procedure.
She had to stay through the weekend, and I get to pick her up this evening.
They were so caring, compassionate, and professional. I owe them so much for taking such good care of my pup. They let us go in after hours and visit with her.
They called us through out the weekend and kept us updated about her also. It was just above and beyond anything I have seen before.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

My pets have been going to beach pet for as long as I can remember! Dr. Upchurch, dr. Lawrence, and dr. Back being my favorites! No matter what they are always willing to take the time to answer all of the questions you may have! I wouldn’t trust to take my animals any where else !

I love Beach Pet Hospital. I adopted my now 4-​year old golden retriever Sam when he was just under 2 years old. Since then he has had chronic problems with his tummy. I tried so many different foods but every few weeks he would get sick and have accidents in the house while I was out and have bad gas when I was home. Not fun. He became all-​too-​familiar with metronidazole and bland diets over time. I was taking Sam to a vet in Chesapeake and they kept telling me he just had a sensitive stomach and I needed to find a food that agrees with him. THEN he started rapidly gaining weight and becoming very lethargic. When I moved to the Hilltop area I started taking him to Beach Pet. On my first visit in May, the first thing I noticed was how passionate Dr. Back and the staff are about helping animals. They were so sweet to Sam and I could see their determination to figure out what was wrong and help him! Turns out he had hypothyroidism — something the old vet never tested him for. Sam has been on thyroid medication since May and he is SO much healthier! He has lost 25 pounds, his fur and skin looks healthier, and best of all, he has had an exponential increase in energy and not a single tummy problem since! I do think Beach Pet’s pricing might be a bit inflated, based on what I’ve seen at other vets… but they have been absolutely wonderful to my dog so it’s worth the price!

They were very unprofessional and showed a lack of compassion for my sick dog! How on earth they got Best of the Beach could only be because all their rude employees voted for themselves! A shame because Dr. Upchurch and Dr. Voorman are really nice and good at what they do, but this place is mismanaged by a lady named Christine! Take your pets else where if you want someone who cares! All it takes is one person to mess up a good thing!!!

I’ve been using Beach Pet for almost 10 years now. They’ve saved my dogs life more than once to boot. The practice is owned by 4 doctors if I remember correctly and they have great experience and compassion. Without a shadow of a doubt they’re the best vet I’ve ever done business with.