Welcome to Atchison Animal Clinic
Located in Atchison, KS, the veterinarians at Atchison Animal Clinic are committed to your animals health. Atchison based Atchison Animal Clinic excels in the science of Veterinary medicine and was founded in 1984. Since then Dr. Chuck Van Petten, Dr. Peggy Kistler, our associates and our staff have excelled in compassionate veterinary care in Atchison, and the surrounding areas.
Atchison Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets and large animals. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your animals, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.
Atchison Animal Clinic offers the Atchison area animal community emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care for your pets, as well as medical and surgical services for your large animals. With an in-house pharmacy and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your animal's health and medical care.
Your Animals . . . Our Family!
We are open for appointments and emergencies during normal business hours and on Saturdays.
Februrary is National Pet Dental Month!!
10% off on all dental supplies and dental cleanings
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