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Appalachian Veterinary Services Our mission is to cultivate trustworthy, transparent relationships and practice exceptional medicine to help make animal ownership a rewarding and successful endeavor and to ensure our clients have all the resources to share a healthy and happy life with their farm and companion animals. Horses require the same level of care as your traditional household pets if they are to remain happy and healthy throughout their lives. Our veterinarians will partner with you to develop custom-tailored herd health programs to help you reach your goals.
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We have an enthusiastic and energetic team of four doctors and four support staff ready to take on our community's veterinary needs. Appalachian Veterinary Services has been in the practice of mixed animal veterinary medicine in the New River Valley for over 31 years. Appalachian is the premier practice people think of when seeking veterinary care in the New River Valley.
Dr. Pop is a 2019 graduate from North Carolina State University and joined Appalachian Veterinary Services after practicing mixed, large animal medicine on the coast near Wilmington, NC. Dr. Pop's family originally immigrated from Romania and settled down permanently in Fancy Gap, VA.
Horses require the same level of care as your household pets if they are to remain happy and healthy throughout their lives. We will help keep your horse on the road to a long and happy life, in a friendly environment where we will never lecture or judge you. Age is not a disease, and with modern medicine, years of quality life can be added to those special horses living out their retirement.
Our veterinarians will partner with you to develop custom-tailored herd health programs to help you reach your goals. We are required by federal law to maintain an active Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) with all clients. This means one of our veterinarians must be on the farm once a year at minimum to see your animals and discuss medication use, health protocols, and any other concerns in order to remain eligible to purchase prescription medications from us.Are you new to our practice and need to establish a VCPR for the first time?
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Cortney Martin
Jun 20, 2024
Dr. Roberts provides exceptional care for our goats, horse, and farm pup. Her expertise shines through as she patiently addresses my numerous questions, offering practical advice that surpasses what the internet can provide. Having a vet like Dr. Roberts who understands our animals, our land, and our needs is invaluable.

I'm also thankful for Hannah in the office, who handles every email promptly and cheerfully, ensuring everything runs smoothly for our many animals. Her dedication goes above and beyond expectations. I enthusiastically recommend AVS—they are simply outstanding.
Jell TwoFive
Jun 19, 2022
Fast and efficient, and best of all I could stay outside in my car while the staff came out, collected my cat's history, took her inside for her vaccinations and a stool test, and brought her back out. With omicron spreading, I and the cat had minimum exposure.
Kathy Archer
Apr 21, 2022
They don't even have equipment there to xray your dog. Therefore you are paying for 2 vets. I was so disappointed. Why would a vet not have the equipment needed for small animals. If you need xrays don't go. I think they are a good vet for large animal. I used them for years for horses. First time for my dog. Just disappointing. Still have the doors locked for covid. Other vets don't now, you can go in and be with your pet. Very impersonal
Oceanna Cruise
Apr 20, 2022
Noah has been the best. I have a gelding he and Noah have a understanding. Noah is very personable, tells you things without sugar coating and is amazing at his job. Thank you Noah
Casey Arden
Apr 04, 2022
Dr. Suttenfield and the staff were absolutely wonderful to us. We recently ran into a situation where our elderly dog needed to be seen quickly, and our regular vet was not available. Appalachian Vet was able to get us in that morning, and then again the next morning when we realized our sweet pups time was up. They made room for us in their busy schedule, and treated us and our dog so wonderfully. They made us all so comfortable, and I cannot thank them enough for the kindness and compassion they showed our very upset family.
Sarah Greenway Dvm
Mar 08, 2022
Great group of people with excellent service. All of the doctors have seen my horse at some point for routine, lameness, and even emergency exams and I have been nothing but pleased.
Sophie Sirzyk
Dec 24, 2021
We brought our three dogs in for wellness exams and really enjoyed the experience from start to finish. The front desk staff is incredibly nice and helpful. They set the bar very high from the start. The vet we saw was extremely professional and kind. She answered every question we had and explained everything she was doing from beginning to end. You could tell she loves what she does and that just made the experience even better. We felt safe with our dogs in their hands and will definitely be back. I would recommend them to everyone.
Samantha Peters
Dec 10, 2021
After many years of not having a cat, my husband and I recently adopted a new kitten. Our biggest priority was finding a great vet in our area, since we are not from the NRV. We have been so blown away by Appalachian Veterinary Services. They are so kind, and you can tell their top priority is the animals. The Doctor even came out and met me at my car, since Covid protocols, and was extremely thorough and informative about a few things going on with our new kitten.

I appreciated their gentle yet direct communication. Also, they respond so quickly to email and make sure they get all of the information right to properly care for your pet. We are looking forward to taking our cat here for many years to come. I feel as if they go above and beyond in care and follow up. So grateful!
David Byrd
Nov 14, 2021
Appalachian veterinary clinic called them today very nice on the phone very helpful my two dogs are going to be their new client when you call this veterinarian clinic someone will answer it's not no recording they called my previous vet and got all the records sent over I look forward to taking my animals to them
Pat Graves
Oct 07, 2021
I have always been so happy with Appalachian Veterinary and Sally Suttenfield and the other doctors that have seen my sweet dog. They are very thorough and talk over all the options. My dog loves them and never hesitates to go with them to be checked.
Elle Miller MangalisoLearningAcademy
Sep 25, 2021
We've used Dr. Sally since bringing home our Golden Retriever, almost 4 years ago. They came highly recommended and I'm so glad to have this veterinary service in our lives. From the front office, to vet techs and of course Dr. Sally, herself, I've been impressed. I love how they love and take care of Basil and our cat, Clemson. I would recommend them 100%