Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Staunton, VA
Westwood Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in veterinary care since 1975, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services for pets and livestock. Our team of experienced veterinarians and certified technicians combines advanced diagnostic tools with compassionate care to address both routine and complex health needs. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we maintain rigorous standards in patient safety, sanitation, and treatment protocols. Our services span preventative care, emergency medicine, surgical procedures, and reproductive health, serving Staunton, Virginia and surrounding areas.With a three-generation veterinary legacy and specialists in both small and large animal care, we emphasize client education and personalized treatment plans. Our facilities are equipped for 24/7 emergency response and inpatient care, ensuring pets receive timely attention during critical situations.
Services
General Medicine
Cardiology
Dental Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Microchipping
Pet Nutrition
Preventative Care
Surgical Procedures
Reproductive Health
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We maintain AAHA-accredited standards for veterinary excellence
- Our three-generation veterinary team offers 40+ years of combined experience
- 24/7 emergency services for urgent pet care needs
- Comprehensive care spanning preventative medicine to complex surgeries
- Specialized expertise in both small and large animal health
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Excellent experience
Caring and kind
Quality of care
Determined to help
Superior care
Services
General Medicine
Our general medicine services cover routine checkups, chronic disease management, and diagnostic testing for pets of all ages. We specialize in early detection of conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease through comprehensive physical exams and laboratory analysis. Our team develops customized treatment plans that combine medication, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments to improve long-term health outcomes for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
Microchipping
We provide permanent pet identification through microchip implantation, a safe and effective solution for lost pet recovery. Using ISO-compliant chips that meet international travel standards, our technicians place the rice-sized device between the shoulder blades with minimal discomfort. We register each chip in global databases and offer scanning services to ensure proper functionality, giving pet owners peace of mind against accidental separation.
Preventative Care
Our preventative care programs focus on disease prevention through vaccinations, parasite control, and nutritional counseling. We create age-specific wellness plans that include heartworm prevention, flea/tick protection, and dental care regimens. Regular wellness exams help identify potential health issues before they become serious, while our client education resources empower pet owners to maintain optimal health between visits through proper diet and exercise.
Surgical Procedures
We perform a wide range of surgical interventions from routine spays/neuters to complex soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Pre-surgical bloodwork ensures patient safety under anesthesia, while advanced monitoring equipment tracks vital signs throughout the operation. Our surgical suite handles foreign body removal, tumor excisions, and trauma repair, with post-operative pain management plans and follow-up care to ensure proper recovery for both small and large animal patients.
Reproductive Health
Our reproductive services support responsible pet breeding through prenatal care, C-section deliveries, and neonatal support. We offer fertility evaluations, pregnancy monitoring, and genetic disease screening for breeding animals. For pet owners seeking population control, we provide spay/neuter options with pain management protocols. Our team also manages complicated births and offers post-partum care guidance to ensure healthy outcomes for mothers and offspring.
People
Dr. Mike Cromer
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Cromer has practiced veterinary medicine since 1990 and owns Westwood Animal Hospital since 2016. Specializing in large animal care and practice management, he brings three generations of veterinary expertise to the clinic.
Dr. Don Cromer
Veterinarian
A founding veterinarian at Westwood since 1975, Dr. Cromer specializes in equine medicine with expertise in racing and breeding health. He continues to serve as a mentor to younger veterinarians in the practice.
Dr. Tom Cromer
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Cromer joined the practice in 2020 after graduating from VMRCVM. He focuses on equine ambulatory care, including lameness diagnostics and field surgery, continuing the family's veterinary legacy.
Dr. Ashley Nelson
Veterinarian
Dr. Nelson specializes in bovine herd health and small animal surgery. She serves as President of the Virginia Academy of Food Animal Practitioners and brings expertise in reproductive health services.
Dr. Jen Ratigan
Veterinarian
With military veterinary experience, Dr. Ratigan focuses on internal medicine and geriatric care. She has practiced at Westwood since 2016, emphasizing nutrition and chronic disease management.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for urgent medical situations including trauma, poisoning, and severe illness.
Do you treat large animals?
Yes, our practice offers comprehensive care for horses, cattle, and other large animals in addition to small pets.
What preventative care services are available?
We offer vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental cleanings, and wellness exams to maintain your pet's long-term health.
Can you perform pet microchipping?
Yes, we implant ISO-standard microchips for permanent pet identification and registration in national lost-pet databases.
What surgical procedures are available?
Our surgical services include spays/neuters, soft tissue operations, orthopedic procedures, and emergency trauma surgery.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (540) 337-6200 during business hours or use our online contact form to request an appointment.
