Skipworth Veterinary Clinic
Emergency Medicine • Richmond, KY • Since 2008
About
Skipworth Veterinary Clinic is a Richmond, KY-based full-service animal hospital offering urgent and routine veterinary care, including emergency support, surgery, dental care, and ultrasounds. The clinic operates from two Richmond locations (both at 2017 Merchant Dr, Richmond, KY 40475) and employs a small team focused on medical, operations, and support roles. Key details: - Services: general veterinary care, dentistry, surgeries, ultrasounds, emergency/comprehensive care - Locations: 2017 Merchant Dr, Richmond, KY 40475 (HQ) and a second office at the same address - Contact: (859) 623-0008; skipworthvetclinic1@gmail.com - Website: skipdvm.com - Established: 2008 - Staffing: 4 employees (with growth noted)
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
2017 Merchant Dr, Richmond, Kentucky 40475, US
Phone
859-623-0008
skipworthvetclinic1@gmail.com
Opening Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency Care
Pet emergency care and urgent treatment with 24/7 availability; referrals to MedVet Lexington for intensive care
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Payment options to be determined from linked page
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FAQs
What is Skipworth Veterinary Clinic’s emergency care availability?
We make every effort to be available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call us and leave a voicemail, Dr. Skipworth or one of his trained staff will call you back as soon as possible. Your pet’s situation will be evaluated and a recommendation for treatment will be made.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Google, Facebook, and various review aggregators: 4.9/5 stars (Between 191 and 709 reviews across different platforms)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and kind staff, especially during end-of-life care
- Efficient and professional veterinary services
- Welcoming and friendly environment for pets and owners
- Ability to accommodate urgent or last-minute appointments
Common complaints
- Very limited volume of negative feedback identified (approximately 2% of total reviews)
"I've been to quite a few vets over the years and this is the first vet who makes me and my fur babies feel like more than just patients. You can tell they sincerely care about all of their patients, and will go above and beyond for them."
— Patient review on PetInsuranceReview.com"The staff at Skipworth was so kind to me AND to Lily as well--I was blown away by how caring they were. They truly made what was a horrible day just a bit easier to get through."
— Patient review on PetInsuranceReview.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New 24/7 emergency vet opening first Kentucky location. Here's where - AOL — Jun 17, 2026
- St. Matthews gets new 24/7 pet ER where owners can stay with pets | Local News | wdrb.com — Jun 25, 2026
- New St. Matthews animal hospital lets people stay with their pets overnight — Jun 26, 2026
- Richmond Pet Emergency: Breathing Distress? Immediate Steps & ER Routing for Your Pet - News Usa Today — Jun 25, 2026
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment for Pets | VPS — Jul 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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