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Welcome to Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital
Your Veterinarian in Harper Woods MI

20102 Harper Ave, Harper Woods, MI  48225          Call us at (313) 881-8061

                                                     

ALERT:

--Due to the Covid-1o Pandemic, we are providing curbside service for you and your pets and only allowing "non-human" visitors into the building. Please call us upon arrival and we will make arrangements to provide the services you need while still taking excellent care of you and your fur kids!

                                                                  



                                       

                                                                                                                                

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Established in 1954, Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital offers your companion pets a modern, well equipped hospital with comfortable patient quarters and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities. We are conveniently located on the East side of Harper Avenue between Allard Ave and Eight Mile Rd at 20102 Harper Avenue in Harper Woods, Michigan.

Our philosophy of pet care is simple:
By being the spokesperson for your pet’s best interest, we strive to provide superior and compassionate health care to ensure that your pet lives the longest, healthiest, and happiest life possible.

We will make every effort to preserve and prolong life when a quality future is possible. We attend to patient comfort, both physical as well as emotional.

At Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.


Dr David Balaj
Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital

Location

Office Hours

*Our office will be closed from 12:00-1:00 PM the first Tuesday of each month for a staff meeting

Monday:

9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Wednesday:

9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Thursday:

9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Friday:

9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM-1:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

  • "Outstanding Doctors and staff. My family has been taking or dog to Harper Woods vet since they opened. Had to take Abby in. They took great care of her. They take care of all their patients as if they were their own."
    Anthony P.
  • "Excellent service when going in for maintenance meds for a growing puppy!"
    Satisfied Client
  • "Rosie is very content to be at this hospital, and the staff treats her so well. I especially like the individualized treatment she gets."
    D. Draw
  • "Doctors and staff are the best. They are always cheerful and caring. I drive 100 miles round trip for my companion animals (cats and dogs) needs."
    Susan I.

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