Sunset Animal Clinic
Fear Free Certified - Compassionate Care for Nontraditional Pets
Sunset Animal Clinic is a Fear Free certified full-service veterinary hospital located in West Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital provides compassionate, stress-reducing care for many exotic and nontraditional pets ranging from reptiles to avians to amphibians. Whether you want to discuss how you can create a comfortable habitat for each patient or you have questions about what to feed them, the practice is here to help. The practice offers preventive care, nutritional advice, and general care recommendations for non-venomous snakes, turtles, tortoises, frogs, bearded dragons, iguanas, chameleons, geckos, axolotls, tarantulas, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. The practice's exotic pet vets offer routine care, sick and injured care, and surgery. Being Fear Free certified means the clinic prioritize reducing stress and anxiety for all patients.
Exotic Species Treated at Sunset Animal Clinic
Veterinary Services & Capabilities
preventive care
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
wellness consultations
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
nutritional advice
Preventive & Husbandry Medicine
diagnostic services
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
health assessments
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
laboratory testing
Exotic Diagnostics & Imaging
routine surgical care
Surgical & Dental Care
sick and injured care
Surgical & Dental Care
After-Hours Online Triage & Exotic Pet Coverage Options
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Offset Exotic Vet Exam, X-Ray & Surgery Bills
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Reptile UVB Lighting, Thermostats & Terrarium Supplies
Proper Arcadia/Zoo Med UVB lighting and digital thermostat heating prevent 80% of metabolic reptile emergencies.
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Sunset Animal Clinic Reviews & Pet Owner Feedback
4.6 out of 5
(based on 245 verified reviews)
Sarah P.
2024-10
Great exotic vet in Columbia! They took wonderful care of my bearded dragon. The Fear Free approach really made a difference - much less stress for both of us. Highly recommend!
Tom M.
2024-09
Finally found a vet for my chickens in the Columbia area! The staff is knowledgeable about poultry health and provided excellent advice on my flock management.
Lisa K.
2024-11
The Fear Free certification really shows. My tortoise was handled gently and carefully. The vet answered all my questions about habitat and nutrition. Great experience!