Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Services in West Columbia, SC
Van Crest Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice serving West Columbia, SC, and surrounding areas for over 18 years. Established by Dr. Candra and Dr. Nick Chambers, our hospital combines experienced veterinary care with compassionate service. We offer comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for pets at every life stage, including wellness programs, diagnostic testing, emergency care, and boarding. Our team prioritizes personalized attention to each patient and family, recognizing that every pet has unique needs.With a focus on preventative care and client education, we strive to empower pet owners with the knowledge to ensure their pets' long-term health. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff provide advanced treatments, including radiology, ultrasound, orthopedic surgery, and allergy testing. Committed to the community, we maintain strong connections with local pet owners while adhering to the highest standards in veterinary medicine.
Services
Wellness Care
Emergency Services
Surgical Procedures
Pet Boarding
Diagnostic Testing
Dental Care
Grooming Services
Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention
Senior Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Board-certified veterinarians with 18+ years of local experience
- 24/7 emergency care for urgent pet medical needs
- Advanced diagnostic capabilities including digital radiology and ultrasound
- Comprehensive wellness plans for lifelong pet health
- Experienced surgical team with modern anesthetic monitoring
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Caring service
Prompt emergency care
Professional boarding
Thorough examinations
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness care programs emphasize preventative medicine through regular examinations, vaccinations, and early disease detection. We offer tailored schedules for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and seniors, including annual blood work and parasite prevention. Our comprehensive approach helps extend pets' lifespans while maintaining quality of life through proactive health management.
Emergency Care
Emergency services address acute illness and injuries outside regular hours. Our team handles trauma, toxic ingestion, respiratory distress, and severe infections with immediate diagnostic capabilities and critical care support. We maintain specialized equipment for stabilization and treatment of life-threatening conditions requiring rapid veterinary intervention.
Surgical Procedures
We perform various surgical procedures including spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopedic operations. Our surgical suite features advanced monitoring systems for anesthesia safety, with post-operative pain management and recovery support. The team specializes in both elective and emergency surgical interventions using modern techniques.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility provides secure, comfortable accommodations for pets when owners travel. Trained veterinary staff monitor boarders daily, offering personalized attention and medical care if needed. Services include feeding assistance, medication administration, and recreational playtime in a clean, climate-controlled environment.
Diagnostic Testing
Diagnostic capabilities include radiology, ultrasound, blood work, urinalysis, and allergy testing. We use digital imaging for rapid results and specialized lab equipment for on-site testing of organ function, infections, and metabolic disorders. These tools enable accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for complex medical cases.
People
Dr. Candra Smith Chambers
Veterinarian/Owner
Graduate of Tuskegee University's College of Veterinary Medicine with 18+ years local practice experience. Specializes in internal medicine and geriatric care, balancing clinical excellence with compassionate pet handling.
Dr. Nick Chambers
Veterinarian/Owner
Tuskegee University alumni with surgical specialization and biology research background. Active veterinary association member, combining technical expertise with community-focused animal care philosophy developed over 18 years.
Questions
What wellness plans do you offer for young pets?
We provide tailored puppy and kitten wellness plans covering vaccinations, deworming, spaying/neutering, and regular checkups during early development stages.
Do you handle pet emergencies outside regular hours?
Yes, our emergency team provides urgent care for injuries, sudden illnesses, and critical conditions when regular veterinary offices are closed.
What surgical specializations are available?
We perform spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic procedures, and dental operations using modern equipment and pain management techniques.
Can I board my pet at your facility?
Yes, we offer supervised boarding with daily health monitoring, medication administration, and secure accommodations for various pet types.
What diagnostic technologies do you use?
Our diagnostic tools include digital radiology, ultrasound, blood analyzers, and in-house labs for rapid testing of infections and organ function.
How do you support senior pet healthcare?
We provide specialized senior wellness exams, bi-annual blood work, and mobility assessments to address age-related conditions like arthritis and organ decline.
