5 Underrated Pet Shops in Downtown, Charleston SC Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 23 pet shops in Downtown, Charleston SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five lesser known veterinary practices in the Downtown Charleston SC area. It is for pet owners looking for a clinic with strong patient reviews, whether they need a specialist visit, urgent care or a same-day appointment. Each business had a Google rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and the order follows the ranked list of 23 qualifying businesses.
#1
Charleston Veterinary Cardiology
★ 5 (254 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Google lists Charleston Veterinary Cardiology as a veterinarian with a 5-star rating from 254 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and closed on Mondays and weekends. The listing mentions wheelchair access, a restroom, and appointments that are required or recommended. Reviewers mention quick scheduling for an exam and echocardiogram after a heart murmur was found, detailed explanations, and calm visits with friendly staff.
Best for: Heart checks and cardiology visits
- Address
- 3163 W Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am–4:30 pm
#2
AcutePet Urgent Care
★ 5 (175 Google reviews)Emergency veterinarian service
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Google lists AcutePet Urgent Care as an emergency veterinarian service with a 5-star rating from 175 reviews. It is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 10 pm and closed Tuesday through Thursday. The listing mentions wheelchair access to the entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a dog with severe diarrhea treated the same day, a bill that felt reasonable compared with an emergency room, and a team that was honest and supportive during a hard visit.
Best for: Weekend and evening emergencies
- Address
- 966 Houston Northcutt Blvd Ste E, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#3
hampton park veterinary
★ 5 (132 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Google lists hampton park veterinary as a veterinarian with a 5-star rating from 132 reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. The listing mentions appointments recommended, on-site services and gender-neutral toilets. Reviewers mention same-day appointments, a doctor who is gentle with dogs and does not rush questions, and a team that went out of its way to help when a dog went missing.
Best for: Same-day visits and gentle handling
- Address
- 627 Rutledge Ave a, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 10 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–6:30 pm
#4
Charleston Veterinary Care
★ 5 (42 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Google lists Charleston Veterinary Care as a veterinarian with a 5-star rating from 42 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm and Friday from 8 am to noon, and it is closed on weekends. The listing mentions wheelchair access, a restroom and recommended appointments. Reviewers mention an ear hematoma treated when other offices could not fit the pet in, explanations that make owners feel supported, and urgent visits that were accommodated. One reviewer calls the operation efficient.
Best for: Urgent visits and fit-in appointments
- Address
- 51 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 pm; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–4 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
#5
Palmetto Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.9 (263 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Google lists Palmetto Veterinary Hospital as a veterinarian with a 4.9-star rating from 263 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 1 pm and 2 to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 am to noon, and it is closed on Sundays. The listing mentions appointments required, wheelchair access and a restroom. Reviewers mention a cardiology plan for a dog's heart condition, an abscess handled while traveling, a paw surgery followed by a careful recovery, and costs explained up front.
Best for: Cardiology and surgical care
- Address
- 2443 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–1 pm, 2–6 pm; Mon 8 am–1 pm, 2–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–1 pm, 2–6 pm; Tue 8 am–1 pm, 2–6 pm; Wed 8 am–1 pm, 2–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 23 pet shops in Downtown, Charleston SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Charleston Veterinary Care opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated pet shop on this list?
Charleston Veterinary Cardiology ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 254 reviews. AcutePet Urgent Care is second at 5 from 175 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Charleston SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is AcutePet Urgent Care, at 10 pm.
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