5 Best Pet Shops in Downtown, Fresno CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 27 pet shops in Downtown, Fresno CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five pet care businesses in the Downtown area of Fresno CA. The businesses are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review, and 27 qualifying businesses were considered. All five places are veterinary practices, so the list is most useful for pet owners who need routine checkups, vaccinations, dental work or surgery. A higher place on the list reflects both a strong star rating and a meaningful number of reviews. Each entry includes its address, hours, Google attributes and comments from reviewers, so you can compare what matters most for your pet.
#1
Riverpark Pet Hospital
★ 4.9 (192 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Riverpark Pet Hospital is a veterinarian at 9433 N Fort Washington Rd Suite 101 in Fresno, rated 4.9 from 192 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and closed on weekends. Google lists on-site services, wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, and recommended appointments. Reviewers mention friendly staff, honest advice about a dog's dental care, clear guidance after a post-surgery complication, and one visitor who drove from Visalia.
Best for: Dental care with clear, honest guidance
- Address
- 9433 N Fort Washington Rd #101, Fresno, CA 93730, 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
#2
Waterhouse Animal Hospital
★ 4.7 (862 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Waterhouse Animal Hospital is a veterinarian at 1115 E Champlain Dr in Fresno, rated 4.7 from 862 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm and on weekends from 8 am to 4 pm. Google lists on-site services and an appointment-based schedule, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention same-day care for a cat's abscess, a large team with on-site dental staff, and a doctor who ran tests and called back the next day.
Best for: Same-day visits and on-site dental work
- Address
- 1115 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93720, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#3
Dog & Cat Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.7 (679 Google reviews)Veterinary care
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Dog & Cat Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary care practice at 4338 E Shields Ave in Fresno, rated 4.7 from 679 reviews. It is open Monday to Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a midday break on Friday, and Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm. Google lists appointments recommended and a paid parking lot. Reviewers mention a front desk that helps new puppy owners, staff who handle animals gently during shots, and kindness during a painful visit, including a bill that was waived.
Best for: Warm front desk and gentle medical care
- Address
- 4338 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–12 pm, 3–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#4
San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.7 (393 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital is a veterinarian at 7705 N First St in Fresno, rated 4.7 from 393 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm and closed on weekends. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating. Reviewers mention families who moved all their pets to this practice after starting with rabbits, a staff that remembers pets through many years of care, and phone help when a visit is not possible.
Best for: Long-term care for mixed pet families
- Address
- 7705 N First St, Fresno, CA 93720, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#5
Palm Bluff Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.8 (196 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Palm Bluff Veterinary Hospital is an animal hospital at 7425 N Palm Bluffs Ave Suite 104 in Fresno, rated 4.8 from 196 reviews. It is open Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, and closed on weekends. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet, and recommended appointments. Reviewers mention spay and shot visits for a foster kitten, neat surgical incisions, and caring treatment of dogs and cats. One reviewer strongly criticized the clinic's pricing.
Best for: Foster animals and surgical follow-up
- Address
- 7425 N Palm Bluffs Ave #104, Fresno, CA 93711, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 27 pet shops in Downtown, Fresno CA 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, Waterhouse Animal Hospital opens at 7:30 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?
Riverpark Pet Hospital ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 192 reviews. Waterhouse Animal Hospital is second at 4.7 from 862 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Fresno CA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Riverpark Pet Hospital, at 6 pm.
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