Vets in Richmond
Petfolk Midlothian is a veterinary clinic for dogs and cats at 1008 Steam Ave in Midlothian, Virginia, serving the Richmond area. It offers primary care, sick care, urgent care, diagnostics, surgery and dental care, with gentle, fear-free handling at every visit. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic is open weekends.
Where is Petfolk's Richmond-area vet clinic?
Petfolk's Richmond-area clinic is Petfolk Midlothian, on Steam Avenue near Chesterfield Towne Center and Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County. The county also includes Bon Air, Brandermill and Moseley. Call (804) 637-3309 with questions before your visit.
Can I get a same-day vet visit near Richmond?
Yes. Petfolk Midlothian welcomes walk-ins and offers same-day appointments for urgent problems that can't wait but don't need an emergency hospital, so call ahead to confirm a same-day slot. Many lab tests and digital X-rays are done on site, so many answers come in the same visit. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.
How does Petfolk keep vet visits calm for Richmond-area pets?
Gentle, fear-free handling is standard at Petfolk Midlothian for every exam, vaccine and blood draw. The team works at your pet's pace, which helps cats and nervous dogs most. If your pet has had a hard time at a vet before, mention it when you book.
How do I book at Petfolk Midlothian, and what does PetfolkCare include?
Book online at any time or call Petfolk Midlothian. Visit summaries and your pet's records are in the Petfolk app. PetfolkCare membership takes $99 off every exam and 10% off vaccines, plus 10% off lab work and X-rays.
What do Chesterfield County pet parents need to know about rabies shots and licenses?
Chesterfield County requires every dog and cat four months of age or older to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician, and every dog four months or older must have a county license. Chesterfield County Animal Services runs the county shelter at 9300 Public Works Road in Chesterfield. Petfolk Midlothian gives rabies vaccines. Pet parents who walk at Robious Landing Park, a 102-acre county park on the James River with 3.4 miles of trails, can ask the Midlothian team which other vaccines fit their dog's routine.
Can a vet see my pet today in Richmond?
Yes, at Petfolk Midlothian. It is open on weekends, takes walk-ins, and has same-day visits for dogs and cats, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135.
Petfolk Midlothian is the Richmond area's Petfolk clinic, at 1008 Steam Ave near Chesterfield Towne Center. Don't plan a Sunday around Saturday's hours; they change by day. See today's times when you book online or call (804) 637-3309. You'll see an estimate first. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.
What can urgent care at Petfolk Midlothian treat?
If your dog or cat is sick but stable, the Midlothian team can usually help the same day. Common weekend visits:
Diarrhea or vomiting
Ear pain, eye discharge, or skin that's red and itchy
Limping after a hike at Robious Landing Park
Minor cuts and bite wounds
A cough that won't quit
Eating something odd, like a toy or table scraps, with no other symptoms yet
The urgent care page explains what's included.
When should a Richmond-area pet go to the ER instead?
Go to an emergency hospital now for any of these:
Hard or noisy breathing
Fainting, collapse, or sudden weakness in the back legs
A seizure
A car accident or a bad fall
Bleeding that soaks through a towel
Poisoning, like antifreeze, rat bait or a human medicine
Petfolk Midlothian is daytime urgent care. It is not an ER, and pets don't stay overnight. Virginia Veterinary Centers Short Pump, at 4300 Greybull Drive in Henrico, is open 24 hours a day, all year: (804) 353-9000. Our guide to urgent care vs. emergency care can help you choose.