VCA Dover Animal Hospital

Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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    Bernard Brown

    Medical Director
    Veterinary School: Michigan State University

    Dr. Brown has worked at our hospital for over 30 years and was the previous owner of the hospital. We are very fortunate he chose to remain on as our Medical Director. He practices high quality medicine ...
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    Doug Gilison

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: University of Pennsylvania

    Dr. Gilison joined our staff in 2008 and has been a great addition to our hospital. He truly enjoys his patients and clients. In his spare time he enjoys running, sports and spending time with his dogs ...
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    Kimberly Rife

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

    Dr. Rife was raised in Smyrna Delaware and decided at a young age that she had a true calling for animals and after working for the Animal Humane Sanctuary and local veterinarians she decided this ...
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Our Team

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Dover Animal Hospital
Phone: 302-674-1515
Phone: 302-674-1516
Fax: 302-674-3099
1151 South Governors Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun Closed

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Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

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Emergency Care

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:  Please call us immediately at 302-674-1515
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY:   Please call the Delmarva Animal Emergency Center
at 302-697-0850

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