West Chester Veterinary Center
7330 Liberty Way, West Chester, OH 45069
Full-service animal hospital offering routine and urgent veterinary care, surgery, dental cleanings, boarding, and end-of-life care.
Pets in West Chester Township
West Chester Township Pet Guide
Vets, dog parks, shelters and pet-friendly spots in West Chester Township, Ohio, checked by the NatiPets team.
- County
- Butler County
- From downtown
- 18 miles
- ZIP codes
- 45069, 45241, 45246
- Places listed
- 14
West Chester Township is Butler County's biggest community, about 18 miles north of downtown Cincinnati along I-75, and with more than 65,000 residents it has the depth of pet services you would expect from a small city: a 24/7 MedVet emergency hospital, a Veterinary Emergency Group hospital, an AcutePet urgent care clinic, three general practices, a pet resort by the Cincinnati-Dayton Road exit and a dedicated training facility on Liberty Way.
For dogs, the draw is Voice of America MetroPark, 435 acres with a stocked lake and nine miles of paved and natural trails. Wiggly Field, inside the MetroPark, is the township's only designated off-leash dog park, fenced with separate large and small dog areas. Everywhere else in township parks, including the 150-acre Beckett Park, dogs stay leashed.
Dog licensing runs through the Butler County Auditor and the dog warden is part of the Butler County Sheriff's office. The county shelter that serves West Chester is Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, a short drive west on Princeton Road.
Good to know in West Chester Township
- Voice of America MetroPark in West Chester Township is a 435-acre park with a 35-acre stocked lake and nine miles of combined paved and natural trails, and it is home to Wiggly Field Dog Park. source
- West Chester Township's official park rules designate Wiggly Field at Voice of America MetroPark as the township's off-leash dog park; pets must otherwise be leashed and under control in all Township parks. source
Veterinary care
Veterinarians in and around West Chester Township
Call ahead for hours and whether a practice is taking new patients. Urgent and emergency care is marked.
AcutePet Urgent Care West Chester
Urgent care7311 Tylers Corner Drive, Unit B, West Chester, OH 45069
Walk-in urgent care clinic for dogs and cats, one of AcutePet's Greater Cincinnati locations, for problems that need same-day attention but are not life-threatening emergencies.
MedVet West Chester
Urgent care7735 Liberty Field Dr., West Chester Township, OH 45069
Emergency and specialty veterinary hospital open 24/7 as part of the MedVet network of pet hospitals.
Pfister Animal Hospital
8040 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
Veterinary hospital providing wellness care, surgery, boarding, grooming, and canine rehabilitation in a 12,000-square-foot facility.
Noah's Ark Animal Clinics
8675 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester Township, OH 45069
Veterinary clinic offering wellness visits, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, dermatology, and other specialized pet services.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) West Chester
Urgent care8370 Liberty Way, Suite A, West Chester, OH 45069
Emergency-only veterinary hospital on Liberty Way where owners stay with their pet through treatment.
Get outside
Dog parks and trails near West Chester Township
Wiggly Field Dog Park
Off-leash7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069
Fenced off-leash dog park inside Voice of America MetroPark with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches, and shade structures.
Beckett Park
Leashed8545 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069
150-acre West Chester Township park with paved and natural walking trails, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters; dogs are welcome on leash.
Out and about
Pet-friendly places in West Chester Township
Patios, shops, groomers, boarding and trainers that welcome pets. Policies change, so a quick call before you go never hurts.
Sonder Brewing Taphaus & Kitchen
Dog-friendly patio9558 Civic Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Brewery and taphouse with a covered outdoor patio where dogs are welcome, though not inside the building.
Hollywood Feed
Pet supply7996 Princeton Glendale Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
Pet specialty retail store carrying natural and holistic dog and cat food, treats, and supplies, with in-store dog wash.
Pet Palace West Chester
Boarding and daycare8386 Highland Pointe Dr., West Chester Township, OH 45069
Pet resort offering overnight boarding, daycare, and grooming for dogs and cats near the Cincinnati-Dayton Road I-75 exit.
The Dog Wizard West Chester
Training7350 Liberty Way, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Dog training facility offering puppy training, group classes, board-and-train programs, and behavior and obedience coaching.
Mandy's Dog-O-Mat
Grooming6896 Tylersville Rd, West Chester, OH 45069
Dog grooming shop on Tylersville Road in West Chester.
Adopt local
Shelters and rescues serving West Chester Township
Adoption hours and available animals change daily. Check each shelter's own site, and see our events page for adoption events this month.
Animal Friends Humane Society
1820 Princeton Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013nearby
Butler County's largest and oldest nonprofit animal shelter, established in 1952, handling stray intake, adoptions, and lost pet services for the county including West Chester Township.
West Chester Township pet questions, answered
Where is the off-leash dog park in West Chester?
Wiggly Field Dog Park is inside Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Drive. It is fenced, with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches and shade. Township park rules designate it as the only off-leash area; dogs must be leashed in every other township park.
Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in West Chester?
Yes. MedVet West Chester at 7735 Liberty Field Drive and Veterinary Emergency Group at 8370 Liberty Way are both emergency hospitals. For daytime urgent visits that are not emergencies, AcutePet Urgent Care on Tylers Corner Drive is walk-in, and West Chester Veterinary Center on Liberty Way also lists urgent care.
How do I get a dog license in West Chester Township?
Licenses are issued by the Butler County Auditor, online or in person, and Ohio requires one every year for any dog over three months old. Stray and loose dog complaints go to the Butler County dog warden, which is part of the sheriff's office.
Can I take my dog on the trails at Voice of America MetroPark?
Yes, on a leash. The MetroPark has about nine miles of paved and natural trails around a 35-acre lake. The only place dogs can be off leash is Wiggly Field, the fenced dog park inside the MetroPark.
Where do I adopt a pet near West Chester?
Animal Friends Humane Society at 1820 Princeton Road in Hamilton is Butler County's largest shelter and handles stray intake, lost pets and adoptions for the county, including West Chester Township. Adoption events across Greater Cincinnati are listed on our events page.
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