5 Underrated Pet Shops in Downtown, Roanoke VA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 pet shops in Downtown, Roanoke VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in and around Downtown Roanoke, VA. It highlights lesser-known local practices rated 4.4 or higher on Google with fewer than 400 reviews. Of the 13 qualifying businesses considered, these five are ordered by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Most entries are vet clinics rather than retail pet stores, and the category on each entry reflects that. Each blurb uses only the listed hours, address, attributes and review excerpts, and suits pet owners looking for another local option.
#1
CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia in Roanoke
★ 5 (35 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia in Roanoke is a veterinary service rated 5 from 35 reviews. Its listing does not include hours or a street address, so contact the business directly before planning a visit. Appointments are required, and the business identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention in-home visits that offered a calm and peaceful transition for their pets. Several describe the veterinarian as compassionate and skilled during a very difficult day. The listing focuses on end-of-life care for pets.
Best for: In-home end-of-life pet care
- Address
- Hours
- hours not listed
#2
Dr. Bridget M. Quatmann, DVM
★ 5 (25 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Dr. Bridget M. Quatmann, DVM is a veterinary practice at 1108 Brandon Ave SW in Roanoke, rated 5 from 25 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and closed on weekends. Reviewers mention a dog whose health and behavior improved after treatment, and an approach that includes holistic options. One reviewer says staff stayed after closing to give a last-minute vaccine. Others describe a calm, careful exam and clear explanations of what is happening. Appointments are recommended, and wheelchair access is listed.
Best for: Holistic care for pets with health issues
- Address
- 1108 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#3
Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic
★ 4.9 (376 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic, at 4538 Old Cave Spring Rd in Roanoke, is rated 4.9 from 376 reviews. Hours run Monday to Friday with Saturday mornings, and it is closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention staff who are understanding with nervous animals, including a large dog that was sedated before a follow-up visit. Several say they have used the clinic for more than a decade. Owners also mention help with pets that are hard to lift into a vehicle. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are listed.
Best for: Long-term care and nervous pets
- Address
- 4538 Old Cave Spring Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5:30 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#4
Big Lick Veterinary Services
★ 4.9 (374 Google reviews)Veterinarian
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Big Lick Veterinary Services is a veterinary practice at 7777 Bent Mountain Rd in Roanoke, rated 4.9 from 374 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and closed on weekends. Reviewers describe prompt attention for urgent problems and steady care for older pets. One reviewer says a cat with many mats received vaccine advice and a grooming. Another credits the team with quick diagnostics and surgery for a dog, along with clear communication. The car park, entrance and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Urgent care and older pets
- Address
- 7777 Bent Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5:30 pm
#5
Brandon Animal Hospital
★ 4.8 (220 Google reviews)Animal hospital
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Brandon Animal Hospital is an animal hospital at 3403 Brandon Ave SW in Roanoke, rated 4.8 from 220 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, with Saturday hours until noon, and closed on Sunday. Reviewers mention gentle handling of reactive dogs that had struggled at other clinics. One owner says a dog with a swollen face was seen the same day. Others describe boarding stays where staff caught an emergency early. Reviewers also praise doctors who explain options and schedule urgent visits quickly. Appointments are recommended.
Best for: Gentle care for reactive pets
- Address
- 3403 Brandon Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–12 pm; 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 13 pet shops in Downtown, Roanoke VA 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, Big Lick Veterinary Services 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?
CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia in Roanoke ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 35 reviews. Dr. Bridget M. Quatmann, DVM is second at 5 from 25 reviews.
Which pet shops in Downtown, Roanoke VA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic, at 6 pm.
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