Thank you to all our clients & friends for voting us (once again) as a Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor! Schmitt's Animal Hospital has been caring for pets in the Walker and Grand Rapids communities for over 30 years. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing you and your pet the very best medical care available.
We specialize in offering personalized service in a comfortable, clean, friendly environment. Whether your pet is a youngster, a senior, or anywhere in between, our focus is on promoting your pet's health and longevity. From wellness exams to diagnostics and surgical procedures, your pet will receive the high quality care they deserve and you expect.
We specialize in offering personalized service in a comfortable, clean, friendly environment. Whether your pet is a youngster, a senior, or anywhere in between, our focus is on promoting your pet's health and longevity. From wellness exams to diagnostics and surgical procedures, your pet will receive the high quality care they deserve and you expect.
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Dr. Jones is the owner of Schmitt's Animal Hospital. What she loves most about her job is enjoying the human-animal bond and working with a great staff. Outside of work she enjoys kayaking, photography, and fresh water aquariums - fish and shrimp. Her four-legged family includes the larger dog - Kara; the little dogs - Forrest and Karmal; and the cats: Suu Kyi, Orangey, and Tiger Lily.
One of our main focuses at Schmitt's Animal Hospital is preventative care. The goal is to prevent major illnesses and diseases before it becomes necessary to treat them. This is accomplished through annual exams for adult pets and semi-annual exams for senior pets. We recognize that some pet owners may be hesitant to bring a pet that seems perfectly healthy in for a visit.
As your pet ages, they need more advanced care and attention. Our hospital recommends twice yearly senior exams. A lot can change with their health in a short amount of time. We consider seniors to be dogs aged 7+ and cats aged 9+. The doctor will assess their weight and body condition and examine them from nose to tail.
Treating heartworm disease in dogs can be costly and time consuming, and any damage caused may be permanent. There is no approved heartworm treatment for cats, yet just one adult heartworm can be enough to result in death. Fortunately, heartworm disease is easy to prevent. Here at Schmitt's Animal Hospital we recommend annual heartworm testing for dogs along with a monthly heartworm preventative year-round.
Our hospital is equipped with a fully operational surgery suite. All of our doctors perform a variety of surgical procedures including: spay, neuter, declaw, growth removal, C-section, abdominal exploratory, spleen removal, bladder surgery, amputations, and minor orthopedic surgery. Most surgery patients can be dropped off the morning of surgery and picked up later that afternoon.
Reviews (19)
Sena Mulder
Dec 15, 2021
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Very happy with them, well, most of them. There is one abrasive vet, a Dr Jones, that I was already warned about but I hadn’t gotten her yet until today. By her attitude on the phone I knew straight away I’d finally run into her. Sure enough she lived up to her reputation. Outside of her, who I will try never to get again, I’m very happy.
Teresa Savina
Dec 15, 2021
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Susan Parzych
Dec 06, 2021
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Rene Curtis
Oct 19, 2021
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My appointment was made quickly for a convenient time. As they were out of the necessary treatment (cream/spray), I was able to purchase it from Walgreen's over-the-counter supplies (pets and people have a closer physical makeup than I realized). It was really appreciated that a vet employee volunteered to carry the cage and 15-lb. recently adopted male cat (Shadow) to and from his appointment.
Katelyn Schullo
Sep 28, 2021
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Freeman
Sep 22, 2021
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The staff here do a great job, we're lucky to have a good vet near our neighborhood. There have been a couple of instances where our dog has needed urgent attention and they have been extremely helpful when we call, and actually more proactive than the emergency animal emergency hospital on the other side of town. The cost of visits also seems quite reasonable
Bunny Terwee
Aug 22, 2021
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We have been clients for 30 years and have adopted many dogs from the Humane Society. Schmitt's Animal Hospital has been there with professionalism each and every time. From the check up to the end of life for our pets. Schmitt's Animal Hospital has walked us through all situations. with grace and compassion.
Mandy Guppy
Aug 20, 2021
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We love Dr. Schmitt, Dr. Jones, and Dr. Timmer. The other staff are always wonderful too! We have 3 generations that bring pets to Schmitt's Animal Hospital. They are always our first call to care for our furry loved ones. Weather it's general care, surgeries, or even end of life, they always love your pets just as much as we do. Even when we moved more than 40 minutes away, we still make the drive. ❤️
Michele DeBlaay
May 31, 2021
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I just had to have my dog put down. They were SO compassionate, loving & patient. They did NOT rush me. They gave me plenty of time with her in the room before and after. The vet encouraged me to keep hugging & kissing her during the process. The vet tech took her from me & hugged & kissed her head when we were leaving. They were ANGELS!
Paul Warner
Mar 02, 2021
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Melanie Baker
Jan 15, 2021
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Linda Rus
Jul 16, 2020
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Took all 3 of my babies in today.. the system they have in place dealing with this virus is amazing! The "kids" were in and out in record time! Shared visit info and answered all my questions.....these ladies are the most loving and caring If you want your fur babies to get THE best care , this is the place!
Adele 'Mcglynn' Bigelow
Feb 29, 2020
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My yellow lab Karl absolutely loves all the ladies at Schmitt’s Animal Hospital. Everyone is so kind, caring and compassionate. They make sure to answer all my questions and make the visit as easy and smooth as possible. Karl tells all of his friends about Schmitt’s animal hospital and how great it is!
Deborah Denkema
Feb 13, 2020
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Kellie Martina
Feb 10, 2020
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I adopted my dog a few months ago. She’s a senior basset hound who recently displayed behaviors that indicate she’s in pain somewhere. I called at 10:50am and they fit her in at 11:30. I was seen by the vet… tech the moment I walked in the door and the vet, Dr. Cochell, was soon to follow. They took care of my dog very quickly and were incredibly kind. 10/10 would recommend them!
Dominique Siwulich
Nov 07, 2019
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I take my cats here and recently had to put one down... they are so compassionate and really helped me feel comfortable about it and even sent me a thing a week later saying that a tree would be planted in memory of my Tootie..I thought this was such a beautiful gesture and I'm sure most animal hospitals don't do this .. definately recommend... also the paw print box thing that u can get is very nice and I really love that too.
Jacki Drew
Jun 10, 2019
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Schmitt’s Animal Hospital is great, I always know my animals are in good hands with them. I always get treated with respect, the customer service is great. I’ve been here for over 7 years now and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. When I bring my German Shepherd in everyone obsessed over him and gives him tons of treats.
Susan Cheslek Knoll
Jun 05, 2019
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Brooke Nyssen Wayman
Nov 28, 2018
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