Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Veterinary Care in McComb, MS
Established in 1954, McComb Animal Hospital has dedicated over six decades to delivering exceptional veterinary care rooted in compassion and integrity. Our hospital prioritizes client communication and personalized attention, ensuring pets receive medical excellence across preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency services. With a focus on senior wellness planning, we address age-related needs through tailored nutritional advice, blood testing, and pain management. Our 24/7 emergency capabilities, on-site X-ray, and surgical suite enable immediate, life-saving interventions.Recognized with the 2022 Readers' Choice Award for Best Pet Boarding, we offer supervised boarding with trained caretakers, accommodating pets from large dogs to small cats. Led by a multigenerational team of veterinarians, including Dr. R. Kimmel Jr., Dr. Genie M. Kimmel, and Melanie Kimmel Carruth, we combine experience with a commitment to community health initiatives. Our services reflect a philosophy that pets deserve care as cherished family members, supported by transparent communication and ethical practices.
Services
In-clinic Testing
24 Hour Emergency Service
Surgical Suite
On-site X-Ray
Spay and Neuters
Ear Trims
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with on-site diagnostics and surgical capabilities.
- Our team includes multigenerational veterinarians with decades of combined experience in companion animal care.
- We provide supervised pet boarding tailored to individual animal needs, from large dogs to small cats.
- Our senior wellness plans address age-specific health requirements through preventive testing and management.
- Recognized as 2022 Readers' Choice Award winner for Best Pet Boarding in McComb.
What people say
Treat animals as family
24/7 emergency capabilities
Supervised pet boarding
Senior wellness plans
Award-winning service
Services
In-clinic Testing
Our in-clinic diagnostic lab provides rapid blood work, heartworm tests, and disease screening for immediate treatment decisions. Services include complete blood counts, thyroid level analysis, and parvo/giardia testing. This capability ensures critical conditions are identified and addressed during initial visits.
24 Hour Emergency Service
Emergency veterinary care is available 24/7 with on-call doctors handling critical cases after hours. Services include trauma treatment, X-rays, and surgical interventions. Our hospital maintains full diagnostic and life-saving equipment access during nights and weekends.
Surgical Suite
Our surgical facility performs spays, neuters, dental procedures, and orthopedic operations with pre-surgical blood testing. The suite supports foreign body removal, wound repair, and specialized ear trims. Trained staff monitor anesthesia and post-operative recovery.
On-site X-Ray
Digital X-ray services enable rapid diagnosis of fractures, internal obstructions, and organ conditions. Imaging is conducted by experienced technicians with immediate interpretation by veterinarians. This allows prompt treatment planning for acute injuries.
Spay and Neuter
Routine spaying and neutering services prevent overpopulation and improve pet health. Procedures are performed under monitored anesthesia with post-operative pain management. Our team provides recovery instructions and follow-up care guidance.
People
Dr. R. Kimmel Jr.
Veterinarian
Graduated from Mississippi State DVM and Auburn University in 1971. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in companion animal care. Active in community health initiatives through Rotary International and CUPS.
Dr. Genie M. Kimmel
Veterinarian
Third-generation veterinarian at McComb Animal Hospital. Specializes in surgical procedures and emergency medicine. Committed to maintaining high standards of care through continuous professional development.
Melanie Kimmel Carruth
Veterinary Staff
Provides client support and animal handling expertise. Coordinates boarding services and wellness programs. Focuses on creating comfortable experiences for pets and owners during visits.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available after hours?
Our 24/7 emergency service includes X-rays, diagnostics, and surgical care with on-call veterinarians for urgent pet health crises.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, we provide supervised boarding with trained caretakers ensuring proper food, water, and exercise for cats and dogs.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
Our surgical suite handles spays, neuters, dental work, foreign body removal, and orthopedic procedures with pre-op blood testing.
How do senior pet wellness plans work?
Customized plans include annual blood tests, dental care, and arthritis management tailored to aging pets' specific health needs.
What diagnostic testing options exist?
We offer complete blood counts, thyroid testing, heartworm detection, and rapid disease screening with on-site lab results.
