Vets in Bluffton, SC: Veterinarians and Animal Hospitals
Who the vets are in Bluffton, where each clinic is, when they’re open, and where to go at night.
For a vet in Bluffton, Lowcountry Vets at Old Town is on Bluffton Road, Bluffton Veterinary Hospital, Coastal Veterinary Clinic and Banfield are around Belfair Towne Village, and Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic is at Buckwalter Place. Carolina Veterinary Critical Care on Fording Island Road is open 24 hours, and Fetch A Vet comes to your home.
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Bluffton Facts for Vets
- Open after 5
- Lowcountry Vets at Old Town is open until 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, and Bluffton Veterinary Hospital until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Banfield on Towne Drive opens at 7 a.m. and is open Sunday 10 to 5.
- Saturday
- Bluffton Veterinary Hospital is open 8 to 4, Lowcountry Vets at Old Town 8 to 3, Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic 8 to 2, Riverside Animal Hospital 8 to noon and Banfield 7 to 5.
- Middle of the night
- Carolina Veterinary Critical Care at 1188 Fording Island Road says it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, holidays included. It is 1.6 mi from Old Town.
- Where the vets are
- Lowcountry Vets and Fetch A Vet are in Old Town. Bluffton Veterinary Hospital, Coastal Veterinary Clinic and Banfield are around Belfair Towne Village and US 278. Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic is at Buckwalter Place, and Lowcountry Vets at May River and Riverside Animal Hospital are west of town.
- Rabies shot
- South Carolina’s rabies law says you must keep your dog’s, cat’s or ferret’s rabies shot up to date. Beaufort County Animal Services can’t give rabies shots because only a veterinarian can, and its shelter holds low-cost clinics each weekend in April.
- Hurricane evacuation
- Beaufort County is one evacuation zone, so an order covers all of Bluffton. Pets are not allowed on evacuation buses or in shelters. Animal Services answers pet questions at (843) 255-5010.
Vets and Animal Hospitals in Bluffton, SC
How we chose these: Bluffton SC veterinarians with a clinic in town and a long record of customer reviews, from a small animal clinic to a full veterinary clinic with its own lab. Each card lists the facts you can check, including where the clinic is; the stars open a summary of what owners say.
21 Scotts Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 815-5898
The best-known vet in town, with more than 1,500 reviews, seeing pets since 2002.
Why it’s listed: Owners describe vets who take their time, listen and come up with a plan that works, and they name individual doctors and techs. With several vets on site it works as a hospital, and you can text the staff with questions.
- Where:
- Scotts Way, 0.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 1.6 mi from Old Town
- Hours:
- Monday and Friday 8 to 7, Tuesday to Thursday 8 to 6, Saturday 8 to 4, closed Sunday
- Care:
- Wellness, diagnostics, surgery and urgent care
499 Buckwalter Place Blvd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 837-2733
A veterinary clinic at Buckwalter Place, in the PAWS Center, accepting new patients.
Why it’s listed: Owners say they booked online through the pet portal and were not rushed: the doctors answer every question and the techs explain things clearly. Reviewers name Dr. Iyer and Dr. Fulper, and say a dog that is afraid of people is not afraid to come here.
- Where:
- Buckwalter Place Blvd, 0.2 mi from Buckwalter Place and 2.2 mi from Sun City
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8 to 6, Saturday 8 to 2
- Care:
- Dental care, surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, cold laser, radiology and ultrasound
- Serves:
- Bluffton, Okatie, Hilton Head, Hardeeville, Beaufort, Pooler, Tybee Island and Savannah
168 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 258-4916
A veterinary clinic on Bluffton Road, near Old Town, with the longest weekday hours in town.
Why it’s listed: Owners praise fast access: one dog that fell sick overnight was seen within an hour, even though it was not a regular patient. The vets and techs explain things clearly, handle fearful dogs patiently and follow up after an illness.
- Where:
- Bluffton Rd, 0.5 mi from Old Town and 1.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village
- Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday 8 to 8, Thursday and Friday 8 to 6, Saturday 8 to 3
- New clients:
- $25 off the first wellness exam (as of October 2026)
- Also does:
- Urgent care, laser therapy, exotics, in-home visits and telemedicine
245 Gibbet Rd Unit B, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 940-7495
The group’s second Bluffton clinic, on Gibbet Road toward Sun City and Okatie.
Why it’s listed: Owners say the doctors and staff listen and follow up with a phone call. Spanish-speaking owners say staff here speak Spanish, and one family with a fractured-tooth Lab was fitted in for a full dental with less than a day’s notice.
- Where:
- Gibbet Rd, 2.9 mi from Sun City, 3.2 mi from Buckwalter Place and 6.2 mi from Old Town
- Same group:
- Lowcountry Vets also has clinics at Old Town, in Ridgeland and at Argent
21 Buck Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-1112
A veterinary clinic on Buck Island Road, near Belfair Towne Village.
Why it’s listed: Owners describe thorough, caring vets who get sick pets in right away or the next day. Families with older pets say the clinic always fits them in, and several reviews are about the compassion at end-of-life visits.
- Where:
- Buck Island Rd, 0.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 2.9 mi from Old Town
- Price:
- An initial exam starts at $75 (as of October 2026)
- Care:
- Preventive plans, senior care, emergency care and an in-house lab
131 Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 836-1947
The Banfield hospital on Towne Drive, open seven days a week.
Why it’s listed: Owners say the front desk greets pets by name and the vets are gentle and thorough, and several have been clients for years. One client on the clinic’s wellness plan says a senior-dog visit cost far less than it would have without it.
- Where:
- Towne Dr, 0.2 mi from Belfair Towne Village and 2.2 mi from Old Town
- Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday and Friday 7 to 6, Thursday 7 to 5, Saturday 7 to 5, Sunday 10 to 5
- Plans:
- Optimum Wellness Plans for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens
100 Bridge View Ln, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 972-7847
An animal hospital on Bridge View Lane, on the west side of Bluffton.
Why it’s listed: Owners say the vets take time to understand the problem and explain it, and several tell of a diagnosis others had missed. The practice is singled out for helping anxious and reactive dogs, and the facility is spotless.
- Where:
- Bridge View Ln, 4.0 mi from Sun City, 4.3 mi from Buckwalter Place and 7.0 mi from Old Town
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8 to 6, Saturday 8 to noon, closed Sunday
Emergency Vets Near Bluffton, SC
Call before you go so the team can prepare. For a person who needs care instead, see urgent care in Bluffton.
1188 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 706-9200
An emergency animal hospital that says it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why it’s listed: The area’s after-hours and holiday emergency vet. Owners describe staff who are calm and kind at the worst moments and explain each step, costs and risks included, before acting. Vacationers on Hilton Head have used it too.
- Where:
- Fording Island Rd, 1.6 mi from Old Town and 1.9 mi from Belfair Towne Village
- Hours:
- Open 24 hours, holidays included
- Care:
- Hospital stays, oxygen therapy, digital X-rays, emergency surgery and overnight care after surgery
600 Argent Blvd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: (843) 898-6787
An emergency and specialty animal hospital at 600 Argent Boulevard in Hardeeville that advertises 24/7 emergency care.
Why it’s listed: Owners describe pets that stayed at the hospital for days, cared for with compassion. One owner says the team was waiting at the door about 40 minutes after they called ahead.
- Where:
- Argent Blvd in Hardeeville, 1.9 mi from Sun City and 8.3 mi from Old Town
- Specialists:
- Surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and oncology
Mobile Vet in Bluffton, SC
25 Thurmond Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 580-6209
A mobile animal hospital based in Bluffton that comes to your home.
Why it’s listed: Owners describe a vet who comes to the house with blood work and other equipment on the van. A dog that has seizures in the car gets dental cleanings and check-ups without leaving the driveway, and families describe a gentle in-home goodbye.
- Where:
- Based on Thurmond Way, 0.7 mi from Old Town; the van comes to you
- Hours:
- Appointments Monday to Friday 8 to 5
- Serves:
- Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Okatie, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Pooler, Richmond Hill and Wilmington Island
- Care:
- Exams, vaccinations, digital X-rays, lab tests, dental cleanings, spay and neuter, in-home euthanasia
Vets in Hardeeville, Ridgeland and Okatie
These clinics sit just outside Bluffton, mostly along US 278 and US 17, and each names Bluffton among the places it serves. Distances are from Sun City, the nearest Bluffton landmark.
200 Okatie Village Dr, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 705-9959
A dog and cat clinic in Okatie Village, a short drive from Sun City.
Why it’s listed: Owners describe a vet who explains each step and takes time with their pet. Reviewers say the office got a dog seen right away after an accident and fit in a cat for dental surgery with no wait.
- Where:
- Okatie Village Dr, 0.5 mi from Sun City and 2.4 mi from Buckwalter Place
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday 8 to 6, and one Saturday a month 8 to 1
- Serves:
- Okatie, Bluffton and surrounding areas
468 D Mark Cummings Rd #102, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: (843) 256-6276
A veterinary clinic on Mark Cummings Road in Hardeeville that lists Bluffton among its towns.
Why it’s listed: Owners say the front desk finds a slot the same day: a dog with an infection was squeezed in on a Friday, and a Rottweiler emergency was seen the morning the owner called.
- Where:
- Mark Cummings Rd in Hardeeville, 2.0 mi from Sun City and 8.4 mi from Old Town
- Serves:
- Bluffton, Okatie, Beaufort and Hardeeville
58 Browns Cove Rd N, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: (843) 823-5721
The Ridgeland animal hospital that lists Bluffton, Okatie and Hilton Head among the places it serves.
Why it’s listed: Owners say the staff are kind and gentle, including when a family loses a pet, and the vets call the next day to check on a pet. Several families came here after a bad experience elsewhere and have stayed for years.
- Where:
- Browns Cove Rd North in Ridgeland, 2.3 mi from Sun City and 7.5 mi from Old Town
- Hours:
- Monday to Thursday 8 to 6, Friday 8 to 5, closed weekends; call ahead for urgent or emergency care
- New clients:
- $50 off a first visit booked online (as of October 2026)
- Serves:
- Beaufort, Bluffton, Ridgeland, Okatie and Hilton Head
56 Riverwalk Blvd, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: (843) 645-1727
The nonprofit Palmetto Animal League’s clinic, with subsidized prices for local pet owners.
Why it’s listed: The clinic is praised for low prices. One owner got a feral cat neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for a very low fee when others had waiting lists.
- Where:
- Riverwalk Blvd, 2.3 mi from Sun City and 7.4 mi from Old Town
- Care:
- Vaccinations, spay and neuter and wellness exams
Which Bluffton Vet Is Closest to You?
Most Bluffton animal clinics and Bluffton SC veterinarians sit in a few places. Old Town and the May River side: Lowcountry Vets at Old Town on Bluffton Road is 0.5 mi from Old Town, and Fetch A Vet is based on Thurmond Way. Belfair and US 278: Bluffton Veterinary Hospital, Coastal Veterinary Clinic and Banfield are all within 1 mi of Belfair Towne Village; see Belfair.
Buckwalter and Sun City: Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic is at Buckwalter Place, 2.2 mi from Sun City Hilton Head, and Lowcountry Vets at May River on Gibbet Road is 2.9 mi from Sun City. Okatie Veterinary Center is 0.5 mi from Sun City. West of town: Riverside Animal Hospital on Bridge View Lane is 4.0 mi from Sun City. Neighbors of The Farm at Buckwalter are minutes from Buckwalter Place.
Vets for Hampton Hall and Palmetto Bluff are on the same roads: the clinics above are within about 3 to 7 mi of Old Town, and Fetch A Vet comes to you.
Before Your Pet’s First Visit to a Bluffton Vet
Bring your pet’s vaccine records, especially the rabies certificate, and any records from your old vet. Several clinics have a New Client Form on their site, and Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic says it is accepting new patients. Bluffton Veterinary Hospital and Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic both let you book online.
As of October 2026, Lowcountry Vets lists $25 off a new client’s first wellness exam, Riverwalk Animal Hospital lists $50 off a first visit booked online, and Coastal Veterinary Clinic lists an initial exam from $75. Offers change, so confirm when you call. Visiting Hilton Head? The island’s vets are on Hilton Head vets.
Rabies Shots and Low-Cost Clinics in Bluffton
South Carolina’s rabies law says you must keep your dog’s, cat’s or ferret’s rabies shot up to date. Beaufort County Animal Services can’t give the vaccine, because it has to be given by a veterinarian, so book it at any clinic above. The county shelter holds low-cost clinics each weekend in April; call Animal Services at (843) 255-5010 for the schedule.
For subsidized prices year-round, Palmetto Animal League’s clinic in the Ridgeland ZIP lists vaccinations, spay and neuter and wellness exams for local pet owners; call (843) 645-1727 for what it charges.
Your Pet and a Hurricane Evacuation
Beaufort County has one evacuation zone, so if the Governor orders an evacuation, all of Bluffton leaves. Pets are not allowed on evacuation buses or in shelters, so plan where your pet goes before the season starts: a pet-friendly hotel, or friends or family outside the county. Beaufort County Animal Services answers pet questions at (843) 255-5010.
Ask your vet for a copy of your pet’s records now, and keep any medications with you. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30; see hurricane season on Hilton Head and Bluffton.
Serving Hardeeville and Ridgeland
For a Hardeeville veterinary clinic, Veterinary Medical Center of Hardeeville on Mark Cummings Road lists Hardeeville among its towns. For a Hardeeville animal hospital with 24/7 emergency care, New River Veterinary Specialists is at 600 Argent Boulevard, 1.9 mi from Sun City. Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic and Fetch A Vet also list Hardeeville among their service areas.
For a veterinarian in Ridgeland, Riverwalk Animal Hospital is the Ridgeland animal hospital on Browns Cove Road North and Lowcountry Vets has clinics on South Green Street and at Argent. Fetch A Vet lists Ridgeland, and for an Okatie vet, Okatie Veterinary Center is in Okatie Village. The Bluffton clinics above are within about 7 mi of each other.
More Pet Help in Bluffton
Boarding, daycare, pet surgery, mobile vets and horse stables are on Bluffton pet services, and groomers are on Bluffton dog grooming. For the rest of town, see the Bluffton guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a vet in Bluffton, SC?
Vets in Bluffton SC are spread across town. For a Bluffton veterinary clinic near Old Town, Lowcountry Vets at Old Town is on Bluffton Road. Bluffton Veterinary Hospital, Coastal Veterinary Clinic and Banfield Pet Hospital are around Belfair Towne Village and US 278. Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic is at Buckwalter Place, and Lowcountry Vets at May River and Riverside Animal Hospital are west of town.
Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Bluffton, SC?
Yes. Carolina Veterinary Critical Care at 1188 Fording Island Road says it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call (843) 706-9200 on the way. New River Veterinary Specialists in Hardeeville advertises 24/7 emergency care.
Which Bluffton vets are open on Saturday?
Bluffton Veterinary Hospital is open Saturday 8 to 4, Lowcountry Vets at Old Town 8 to 3, Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic 8 to 2, Riverside Animal Hospital 8 to noon and Banfield 7 to 5. Banfield is also open Sunday 10 to 5.
Where is Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic?
It is the Buckwalter vet clinic at 499 Buckwalter Place Boulevard in Bluffton, in the PAWS Center at Buckwalter Place. Call (843) 837-2733. Its site says it is open Monday to Friday 8 to 6 and Saturday 8 to 2.
Is there a vet in Hardeeville, SC?
Yes. Veterinary Medical Center of Hardeeville is at 468 Mark Cummings Road, and New River Veterinary Specialists is at 600 Argent Boulevard. Bluffton clinics such as Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic also list Hardeeville among their service areas.
Is there a vet in Ridgeland or Okatie, SC?
Riverwalk Animal Hospital is on Browns Cove Road North in Ridgeland, Lowcountry Vets has Ridgeland clinics, and Okatie Veterinary Center is at 200 Okatie Village Drive in Okatie.
Is there a mobile vet in Bluffton?
Yes. Fetch A Vet is a mobile animal hospital based in Bluffton. Its site lists Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Okatie, Hardeeville and Ridgeland, among others, and appointments are Monday to Friday 8 to 5.
What do I do with my pet in a hurricane evacuation?
Pets are not allowed on evacuation buses or in shelters, and Beaufort County is one evacuation zone. Plan a pet-friendly hotel or a stay outside the county, and call Beaufort County Animal Services at (843) 255-5010 with questions.
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