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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Pet Care in Hockessin, DE
At Limestone Veterinary Hospital, we prioritize your pet's well-being with compassionate care rooted in decades of combined veterinary expertise. Our mission centers on uncompromising excellence, driven by a team of dedicated professionals committed to listening, earning trust, and exceeding expectations. We offer comprehensive services including emergency care, advanced diagnostics, grooming, boarding, and behavioral training, supported by state-of-the-art facilities featuring solar-powered operations. Our approach emphasizes preventive care, personalized treatment plans, and client education to ensure pets live healthier, longer lives.With over 50 years of collective experience, our veterinarians handle complex medical and surgical cases while maintaining a warm, family-oriented environment. We invest in cutting-edge technologies like therapeutic laser therapy and underwater treadmills for rehabilitation, reflecting our commitment to innovation. Our solar energy initiative demonstrates environmental responsibility without compromising care quality. By fostering strong client relationships and continuous staff development, we aim to be Delaware's trusted partner in pet healthcare.
Services
Emergency Vet Care
Pet Grooming
Doggy Day Care
Pet Boarding
Vaccinations
Spaying & Neutering
Dental Care
Ultrasounds
Behavioral Training
Physical Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care with board-certified specialists
- Our team has over 50 years combined experience in advanced veterinary medicine
- Solar-powered facility demonstrates environmental commitment without compromising care quality
- We provide specialized rehabilitation services including underwater treadmill therapy
- Full-service hospital offering grooming, boarding, and behavioral training in one location
What people say
Amazing facility
Friendly staff
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Services
Emergency Vet Care
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary service treats critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and staffed by experienced emergency veterinarians, we provide immediate care for pets requiring urgent medical attention. The facility maintains life-saving equipment and medications to stabilize patients before specialized treatment.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and breed-specific haircuts using the Shed-Less Hair system. Our gentle groomers handle pets of all temperaments while addressing skin conditions with medicated shampoos. Grooming appointments can be combined with veterinary exams for convenience.
Doggy Day Care
Supervised day care provides exercise and socialization in climate-controlled play areas with webcams for owner monitoring. Dogs enjoy structured play sessions, rest periods, and enrichment activities tailored to their energy levels and social preferences. The service helps reduce separation anxiety and destructive behaviors.
Pet Boarding
Climate-controlled boarding facilities offer spacious runs for dogs and separate 'Kitty Condos' for cats. Dogs receive four daily walks while cats enjoy private play areas with climbing structures. Boarding includes bedding, food, and medication administration under veterinary supervision.
Physical Rehabilitation
Specialized rehabilitation programs utilize an underwater treadmill for post-surgical recovery and geriatric support. Services address mobility issues from arthritis, injuries, or neurological conditions through controlled exercise in warm water buoyancy, reducing joint stress while building strength and flexibility.
People
Marti Williams
Veterinarian
With extensive experience in small animal medicine, Dr. Williams focuses on preventive care and internal medicine. She emphasizes client education to help pet owners make informed healthcare decisions while maintaining a compassionate approach to patient treatment.
John Williams
Veterinarian
Dr. John Williams specializes in surgical procedures and critical care management. His expertise includes complex soft tissue surgeries and emergency trauma response, combining technical skill with careful post-operative monitoring to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Amanda Olsen
Veterinarian
Dr. Olsen concentrates on wellness care and early disease detection through comprehensive physical exams and diagnostic testing. She works closely with pet owners to develop customized vaccination schedules and nutrition plans tailored to each pet's life stage.
Masha McCarthy
Veterinarian
Dr. McCarthy provides dental care and oral surgery services, addressing periodontal disease and tooth abnormalities. She advocates for regular dental checkups to prevent systemic health issues while ensuring comfortable treatment experiences for patients.
Laurita Halbert
Veterinarian
Dr. Halbert specializes in diagnostic imaging and internal medicine cases. Her focus includes interpreting radiographs and ultrasounds to identify underlying conditions, collaborating with primary veterinarians to create targeted treatment strategies for complex medical cases.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency care for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses with immediate access to diagnostic tools and life-saving treatments.
Do you offer pet grooming services?
Yes, our professional groomers provide bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and skin condition treatments using the Shed-Less Hair system for reduced shedding.
What boarding options are available for pets?
We offer climate-controlled dog runs and separate cat-only 'Kitty Condos' with daily exercise, medication administration, and supervised play sessions for boarding pets.
Are rehabilitation therapies available for pets?
Yes, our underwater treadmill therapy helps post-surgical recovery and geriatric support by reducing joint stress while improving mobility and strength in pets.
How can I schedule a veterinary appointment?
Contact us at (302) 239-5415 during business hours Monday through Saturday to schedule routine or urgent care appointments for your pet.
