Welcome to Richter Animal Hospital
The Veterinarians and staff at Richter Animal Hospital are committed to your pet's health. Arlington based Richter Animal Hospital was founded in 2004. Since then Dr. Lee Richter and our staff have excelled in compassionate veterinary care in the Arlington area.
Richter Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.
Richter Animal Hospital offers the Arlington animal community emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. With an in-house pharmacy and diagnostic laboratory and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your pet's health and medical care.
Your Pets . . . Our Family!
We are open for appointments and emergencies during normal business hours including Saturdays.
(817) 478-8000
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