Dutch Fork Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Irmo, South Carolina. The professional and courteous staff at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Dutch Fork Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Irmo, South Carolina and surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and for information on how Dutch Fork Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

News and Announcements

Congratulations to our Dyson DC24 vacuum winner!

Wendy Johnson of Irmo won a Dyson vacuum cleaner in a contest by Sentinel flavor tabs, a heartworm and flea prevention.

Open House

We will have our next open house on Saturday, August 21st from 2 to 4 pm. Save the date and come in to see us!

Relay for Life

On May 14th, Dutch Fork Animal Hospital participated in the "Relay for Life". We raised a lot of money for the American Cancer Society and Dr. Schumpert won the "Womanless Beauty Pageant"! See the pictures in our photo gallery under events.

Senior and Junior Wellness Panels

We, at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital, are committed to providing the best possible care for your pet. That is why we have developed multiple wellness bloodwork plans for your pet, at drastically reduced prices. These tests could provide valuable information on underlying problems with your pet that may not be visibly seen. Please ask us about them when you bring your pet in for his or her annual exam!

We are on facebook!

"Friend" us on facebook to be notified of all upcoming events and our pets available for adoption.

The importance of microchipping:

Did you know that only 4% of lost cats and 14% of lost dogs in the United States are reunited with their owners. In England, where microchipping is mandatory, 51% of pets are reunited with their owners. If you are interested in learning more about microchipping your pet, see our article on the resQ Pet Identification System in the education section of our website.

Dr. Elizabeth Niciu

Dutch Fork Animal Hospital is very excited to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Niciu to our practice starting November 16th, 2009. Originally from East Setauket, NY, Dr. Niciu earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 2000. She comes to us from Loganville, GA where she has been practicing at a small animal clinic for the past 9.5 years.

The Pawprint On-line

View the expanded version of our clinic newsletter in our Newsletter section! The file is available as a pdf, and can be viewed with Adobe Reader. If you would like to be notified when each issue of the newsletter comes out, please email us at dfah@dfah.net and we will put you on our email list.

Canine Influenza Vaccine

We now carry the canine influenza vaccine. It is recommended for all patients that receive the kennel cough vaccine and will be required for all patients staying with us in boarding or hospitalized. Please see our articles section for more information regarding canine influenza H3N8.

Exchange Student

If you have an interest in education, travel, history, world politics, world religions, foreign cultures, community service, or working with youth, hosting an exchange student may be a rewarding opportunity for you! Go to www.ayusa.org for more information.