5 Best Pet Shops in Lincoln NE
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 pet shops in Lincoln NE considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers pet care businesses in Lincoln, Nebraska. Each entry is an animal clinic or hospital, as classified by Google, and the list is ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, with a minimum of 300 reviews per business. Twelve qualifying businesses were considered. It is meant for pet owners looking for a veterinarian, a regular clinic or a hospital with long hours, who want to compare locations, opening times and what other clients say about their care before making a visit.
#1
Ehlers Animal Care
★ 4.9 (899 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Ehlers Animal Care is a veterinary clinic at 6855 S 70th St, rated 4.9 from 899 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 7:30 pm, with Saturday morning hours and Sundays closed. Reviewers mention staff who clearly care about pets, veterinarians who explain problems in plain language, and a dog transferred in when another clinic's X-ray machine was down. Several describe follow-up calls during long treatments. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Pet illness care and follow-up
- Address
- 6855 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–7:30 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–7:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–7:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5:30 pm
#2
Clock Tower Animal Clinic
★ 4.8 (851 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Clock Tower Animal Clinic is at 520 N 66th St and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 851 reviews. It is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Reviewers mention patient vets who go over options, clear pricing conversations and an end-of-life visit handled with dignity. One reviewer was surprised that the final bill was higher than the estimate. Several clients say they have used the clinic for two decades.
Best for: End-of-life care and long-term clients
- Address
- 520 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505, 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
#3
Vondra Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.8 (790 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Vondra Veterinary Clinic is at 2400 W Van Dorn St and carries a 4.8 Google rating from 790 reviews. It is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm and on Saturday mornings until noon, and it is closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention a clear roadmap for new puppies, vets who offer all treatment options without pushing prescriptions, and the option to wait in the car. A few mention busy phone lines and call-back queues. Accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Puppy care and preventive visits
- Address
- 2400 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68522, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#4
Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital
★ 4.8 (419 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Yankee Hill Veterinary Hospital is at 2829 Jamie Ln, rated 4.8 from 419 Google reviews. It is open Monday to Thursday until 7 pm, with Friday until 5:30 pm, Saturday mornings and Sunday closed. Reviewers mention unhurried explanations for first-time puppy owners, welcoming care for senior dogs, and a vet who has treated the same dog since puppyhood. Clients describe the team as knowledgeable and compassionate. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet are listed.
Best for: Senior dog care and first-time puppy owners
- Address
- 2829 Jamie Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5:30 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
#5
Animal Care Clinic
★ 4.8 (336 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Animal Care Clinic is at 255 S 84th St and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 336 reviews. It is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm, and it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Reviewers mention a clear care plan, grooming appointments, and staff who treat pets like family, including households with several dogs. One reviewer raised a concern about cats and dogs sharing a waiting area. Wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet are listed.
Best for: Multi-pet households and grooming
- Address
- 255 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68510, 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
How we made this list
We looked at 12 pet shops in Lincoln NE with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. 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, Ehlers Animal Care 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?
Ehlers Animal Care ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 899 reviews. Clock Tower Animal Clinic is second at 4.8 from 851 reviews.
Which pet shops in Lincoln NE are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Ehlers Animal Care, at 7:30 pm.
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