5 Best Pet Shops in Downtown, Charleston WV
Updated 11 October 2026 · 8 pet shops in Downtown, Charleston WV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five veterinary clinics and animal hospitals near downtown Charleston, WV. Despite the title, these are vet practices rather than pet shops, so the list suits owners looking for medical care and checkups. Ranking is based on Google rating weighted by how many people left a review. Eight qualifying businesses were considered, and the order follows the scores without any personal endorsement. Check each entry for hours and location before booking.
#1
Valley West Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.7 (699 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Valley West Veterinary Hospital sits at 301 Virginia St W in Charleston, WV, and holds a 4.7 rating from 699 reviews. Weekday hours run from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Sunday hours are 2 to 4 pm, and Saturday is closed. The listing notes appointments are recommended and that the site has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention fast same-day care for an urgent cat, payment options that felt more affordable, and patient staff with anxious dogs.
Best for: Affordable care and same-day urgent visits
- Address
- 301 Virginia St W, Charleston, WV 25302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 2–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#2
Animal Care Associates, Inc.
★ 4.7 (584 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Animal Care Associates, Inc. is an animal hospital at 840 Oakwood Rd in Charleston, WV, with a 4.7 rating from 584 reviews. Hours are 7:30 am to 6:30 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday and 12 to 3 pm on Sunday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention a rabbit treated after an eye injury, staff who moved quickly for a dog that looked unwell, and a regular patient who has seen the same team for years.
Best for: Rescue animals and urgent visits
- Address
- 840 Oakwood Rd, Charleston, WV 25314, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6:30 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun 12–3 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6:30 pm
#3
Kanawha Boulevard Animal Hospital
★ 4.7 (398 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Kanawha Boulevard Animal Hospital is a veterinarian at 2636 Kanawha Blvd E in Charleston, WV, rated 4.7 from 398 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm and closed Friday through Sunday. Appointments are required and recommended, and the listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet. Reviewers mention a long history of care for multiple pets, a clean office that fit in a cat quickly, and an allergy shot whose cost was not explained until checkout.
Best for: Long-term care for dogs and cats
- Address
- 2636 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#4
Rock Lake Veterinary Care
★ 4.6 (67 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Rock Lake Veterinary Care is a veterinarian at 5330 MacCorkle Ave SW in South Charleston, WV, rated 4.6 from 67 reviews. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5:30 pm, Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and closed on weekends. The listing shows appointments are recommended, wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet, and a free parking lot. Reviewers mention cat-friendly rooms that avoid a shared waiting area, an exam that explains the reasoning behind care, and pricing close to what they paid before.
Best for: Cat-friendly visits and wellness exams
- Address
- 5330 MacCorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25309, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5:30 pm; Tue 8 am–5:30 pm; Wed 8 am–5:30 pm
#5
Dunbar Animal Hospital
★ 4.4 (389 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Dunbar Animal Hospital is an animal hospital at 1419 Dunbar Ave in Dunbar, WV, rated 4.4 from 389 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and closed on weekends. The listing shows appointments are recommended, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet and a free parking lot. Reviewers mention a dog rushed in after ingesting toxins, a limp correctly diagnosed on a second visit, and clear instructions for home care after surgery.
Best for: Emergency and second-opinion visits
- Address
- 1419 Dunbar Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 8 pet shops in Downtown, Charleston WV with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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, Kanawha Boulevard Animal Hospital opens at 7 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?
Valley West Veterinary Hospital ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 699 reviews. Animal Care Associates, Inc. is second at 4.7 from 584 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Charleston WV are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Animal Care Associates, Inc., at 6:30 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Rock Lake Veterinary Care and Dunbar Animal Hospital.
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