John Rolfe Animal Hospital

04/20/2026

We’re so thankful for vet receptionists!
It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week, and we’re celebrating the people who keep the day moving and the practice humming—starting with that first “Good morning!” and ending with the final checkout.

Thank you for showing up for every wagging tail, worried pet parent, midday phone frenzy, scheduling shuffle and last-minute records update. All of those little moments add up to a whole lot of pawsitive impact for your practice, clients and the animals you care for!

04/20/2026

Is your pet current on their prevention?

Drum roll, please! The AHS has released their new heartworm incidence map and survey. The bad news? Heartworm disease is being diagnosed nationwide. The good news? Heartworm disease is PREVENTABLE. https://bit.ly/4c8QNj2

03/17/2026

Internet is fixed so our phones/email are back up and running. Thank you for your patience!

As of right now our phone systems are down and we do not have access to email due to a Comcast outage in our area. Hopefully it is fixed quickly and we will be back up and running at full capacity soon.

Until then, we can check voicemails so feel free to leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. 

03/16/2026

⚠️ Closing Early Due to Severe Weather ⚠️

For the safety of our staff, customers, and the pets in our care, we will be closing at 2:00 pm today due to severe weather moving into the area. 🌧️🌪️

The well-being of our furry friends is always our top priority, and we want to make sure everyone—two-legged and four-legged—gets home safely before conditions worsen. 🐾

If you have an appointment scheduled for later today, we will be reaching out to help reschedule as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Please stay safe, keep your pets indoors, and make sure they have a comfortable, secure place during the storm. ❤️🐶🐱

We appreciate our amazing community and will keep everyone updated if anything changes!

01/27/2026

Due to the anticipation of worsening road conditions as the temperature drops this afternoon to ensure the safety of our staff, we will be closing early today at 4:00 PM.

Please check back in the morning for any potential delays - at this time we are planning on opening as normal.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

Stay safe out there! ❄️🚗💨

01/26/2026

⚠️ **Weather Delay Notice** ⚠️

Due to weather conditions, we will have a **delayed opening at 10:00 AM tomorrow Tuesday 1/27/26** to allow our staff time to get to work safely.

📞 **Clients with appointments scheduled before 10:00 AM** will be contacted to reschedule.
🐾 **Patients scheduled for early drop-off** may drop off between **10:00–11:00 AM** instead.
❄️ If you’re unable to come in due to the weather, **no late cancellation charges will apply**.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! 💙

01/25/2026

📢 **Weather Closure Notice** ❄️

Due to the severe weather expected, **we will be CLOSED this Monday**. Your pet’s safety — and yours — is our top priority!

👉 We’ll continue *monitoring conditions* and will post any updates here on **Facebook**, so please keep checking back for the latest info.

🐾 **If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency while we’re closed, please contact one of the local emergency or urgent care animal hospitals below right away:**

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# # # 🆘 Emergency & After-Hours Veterinary Hospitals (Richmond, VA area)

**24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care**
• **Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center** — (804) 206-9122 – Emergency care 24/7/365
• **Virginia Veterinary Centers - Short Pump** — (804) 353-9000 – 24/7 emergency center
• **BluePearl Pet Hospital** / **Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Special Center** — (804) 716-4700 – Emergency & specialty services

**Emergency / Critical Care & Referral**
• **Veterinary Referral & Critical Care** — (804) 784-8722 – Emergency/critical care (call first)

**Urgent Care & Extended Hours (non-24/7)**
• **UrgentVet - Short Pump** — (804) 533-7733 – Urgent care hours vary
• **UrgentVet - Carytown** — (804) 362-0202 – Urgent care services
• **UrgentVet - Midlothian** — (804) 924-0404 – Urgent care hours vary
• **BetterPet Veterinary Urgent Care (Mechanicsville)** — (804) 442-2713 – Urgent care services

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📞 **Important Tips:**
🔹 Always **call ahead** before arriving — hours and intake policies can change due to weather and staffing.
🔹 For *true life-threatening emergencies*, contact the nearest open facility immediately.

Stay safe and warm — we’ll see you soon! 🐶🐱💙

01/23/2026

❄️ **Weather Watch Update** ❄️

We’re keeping a close eye on the potential bad weather headed our way. For now, please **check back here on Monday** for any updates or changes to our opening hours.

If your pet may need **medications at the beginning of next week**, we strongly recommend calling us **as soon as possible** so we can help you plan ahead and avoid any last-minute stress. 🐾💙

Thanks for your understanding—stay warm and give those furry friends an extra snuggle!

12/22/2025

🎄 **Holiday Hours** 🎄
Dear clients — warm wishes this holiday season! 🐶🐱

Please note:
📌 We will be **CLOSED Wednesday, December 24th* through Friday, December 26th**.
📌 We will **REOPEN with normal hours on Monday, December 29th**.

If your pet needs urgent care while we’re away, please contact one of these local emergency or after-hours facilities below 👇

📍 **Local Emergency & 24/7 Pet Care (Richmond, VA)**

**Emergency (24/7 / Critical Care)**
• **Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center** – Emergency care (24/7) — 📞 **804-206-9122**
• **BluePearl Pet Hospital** – Emergency & specialty care — 📞 **804-716-4700**
• **Veterinary Referral & Critical Care** – Emergency services — 📞 **804-784-8722**
• **Virginia Veterinary Centers - Short Pump** – Emergency/overnight care — 📞 **804-353-9000**
• **Virginia Veterinary Centers - Midlothian** – Emergency/after-hours — 📞 (804) 744-9800

💡 **Tip:** Call ahead if possible to let the ER team know you’re coming.

🐾 **Urgent Care / After-Hours Options (Non-Life-Threatening)**

• **UrgentVet (Short Pump)** – Urgent care after hours — 📞 **(804) 533-7733**
• UrgentVet Carytown (Richmond) — 📞 **(804) 362-0202**

📞 **Poison Help:** If your pet ingests something toxic and it’s after hours, call the **ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435** (available 24/7).

Wishing you and your furry family a joyful and safe holiday season! 🐾❤️

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12/08/2025

UPDATE: WE WILL OPEN AT 10

Whoever keeps shaking the snow globe over Virginia… please stop. 😂❄️
We’ll be opening tomorrow (12/9) at 9:00 AM.
We’ll update you if anything changes!

12/08/2025

We are CLOSING at 1pm today due to the weather to allow our staff to get home safely. Please check our social media in the morning for any delayed opening announcement. Be safe and share your snowy pet photos!