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Animal Hospital in Hurricane, WV
Hurricane Animal Hospital has been helping pets live happy, healthy lives with their owners here in Hurricane, WV, and Putnam County since 1980. We know how important your furry companions are to you, and we’re here to make sure you have access to quality, affordable veterinary care. Dr. Shawn Sette and his compassionate and friendly staff have been serving pet owners in our wonderful community for nearly 30 years.
Veterinary Care for Cats & Dogs
Hurricane Animal Hospital provides complete, comprehensive pet health care. We serve cats and dogs in Hurricane, Winfield, Milton, Barboursville, Charleston, Leon, Hamlin, and the surrounding Putnam County Communities.
Allergy & Skin Disorder Treatments
Behavior & Nutritional Counseling
Spay & Neuter
Pet Surgery & Orthopedics
Laser & Physical Therapy
Disease Diagnosis & Management
Cancer Care & Chemotherapy
End-of-Life Care
Vaccines & Wellness Care
Pet Dental Care
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Bring to My Pet’s First Appointment?
If at all possible, please send your pet’s medical records to us in advance by email or fax.
When Should I Arrive for My Pet’s Appointment?
Are You Accepting New Clients and Patients?
Why Do You Require a Deposit to Book a New Client/Patient Appointment?
What are Your Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies?
Missed appointments incur a fee and will result in the loss of any deposits. A new deposit will be required to book future appointments.
What Payment Options Do You Offer?
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To keep the costs of our services as low as possible, and to focus on our patients needs and customer service, we do not offer billing. Services must be paid for in full at the time they are provided.
What Should I Expect at My Pet’s Wellness Visit?
Do You Really Need to Examine My Pet Yearly?
Why Does My Dog Need a Yearly Heartworm Test?
Do You Offer Scheduled Appointments?
Do You See Walk-Ins and Emergencies?
We do see emergency patients during the day, and these cases are attended to first. Therefore, if your pet is in stable condition, you will be asked to wait in our lobby. If you feel you’re your pet requires emergent attention, please contact our office immediately to determine the best course of action. Emergency care fees do apply.
Patients needing emergency services at the end of the day will be referred directly to the ER for more prompt assessment and stabilization. If your pet requires emergent attention after hours, please contact the Tri-State Animal ER (Ceredo, WV) or the Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital (South Charleston, WV).
Can My Pet See the Same Veterinarian Each Visit?
How Do I Refill My Pet’s Medications? Do You Have an Online Pharmacy?
We also have an online pharmacy (VetSource) which can be accessed through our website. If you prefer to refill your pet’s medications through VetSource, we recommend that you place your refill order 10-14 days prior to running out of medication to allow for processing and shipping times. You will find that our online pharmacy is priced competitively with other online pharmacies and when you buy from VetSource, you get the same quality and guarantees for medications just like you would if you purchased them directly from the hospital.
Why Does My Pet Need to Be Leashed or In a Carrier?
There are often a lot of noises, new animals, and people in our hospital at any given time. Even the best trained pet can become uneasy or overly excited while here. We want you and your pet to have as pleasant an experience as possible every time you visit our facility, so we ask all clients to respect this policy.
If you have a hard time controlling your pet in the lobby, please let us know. You are welcome to wait with your pet in the car, or we can try to take your pet immediately to an examination room when you arrive. We are happy to work with you to make your visit as smooth and convenient as possible.
Feel free to leave your pet in your vehicle and walk (or call) inside to let us know if you need a leash or carrier for your visit. We are happy to help you keep your pet safe!
What is Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork? Is it really necessary and important?
What Do You Do to Help Ensure Patient Safety During Anesthesia and Surgery?
Your pet will receive an IV catheter, so we can easily administer anesthetic medications, and in the rare event of an emergency, this will allow us to rapidly administer emergency medications. They will be intubated to secure your pet’s airway and allow us to maintain your pet on low levels of gas anesthesia as well as provide oxygen. During surgery, a veterinary technician will continually monitor your pet’s condition with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment.
All patients are given the appropriate pain medications while in our care and are sent home with pain medications as well. This allows us to ensure your pet is as comfortable as possible, for a smooth surgical procedure, and a comfortable recovery as well.
Can You Diagnose and Treat My Pet Over the Phone?
Can I Be With My Pet for Testing?
You Examined My Pet and They Aren’t Better. What Can I Do?
My Pet Needs to Stay for Testing. How Will I Know When I Can Pick Them Up?
Can I Visit My Surgical or Hospitalized Pet?
My Pet is Hospitalized. What Should I Expect?
The next day following hospitalization you should expect to receive an update from our office by 11:00 am, regarding any overnight changes and ongoing medical care needed. A member of our veterinary team will discuss any recommendations for further testing, treatments, and/or they will schedule a discharge appointment. Discharge appointments are necessary to review medication directions and to prepare you for the recovery process including rehabilitation instructions, exercise restrictions, etc.
For more information about our veterinary services please contact us at 304-757-2287 today!
2120 Mount Vernon Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
Hospital Hours*
Tuesday | 7:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday | 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Thursday | 7:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Friday | 7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Saturday | Closed
Sunday | Closed
*Hours are subject to change due to emergencies, uncontrolled circumstance, or training meetings, Please call to confirm.