Your Local Veterinarian in Chapin, SC
Chapin Veterinary Care Center provides full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, dentistry, and surgery. Serving pet owners across Chapin, Ballentine, Irmo, and surrounding communities, our team focuses on clear guidance, compassionate care, and long-term relationships that support your pet’s health at every stage of life.
Rooted in Community, Focused on Lifelong Care
A Veterinary Hospital Built on Relationships and Experience
Chapin Veterinary Care Center has served the Chapin community since 1997, growing from a small, single-doctor practice into a trusted local veterinary hospital. As a privately owned veterinary hospital, we offer a more personal approach to care, taking time to understand each pet’s needs and helping owners feel confident in every decision. Our team combines consistent, relationship-based care with a strong foundation in general veterinary medicine for dogs and cats throughout the region.
What Sets Our Chapin Veterinary Team Apart
Personalized Veterinary Guidance
Every pet and family is different. We take time during each visit to explain findings, answer questions, and create care plans that feel manageable and clear.
Privately Owned, Community-Focused
As a locally owned veterinary hospital, we prioritize relationships over volume, offering a more familiar and consistent experience for pets and their owners.
Lifelong Care for Dogs and Cats
From early wellness visits through senior care, we support pets at every life stage with preventive services, diagnostics, and treatment options tailored to their needs.
Experienced, Dedicated Team
Our veterinarians and staff bring years of experience in general practice, working together to provide attentive, dependable care across routine and medical visits.
Veterinary Services for Pets in Chapin and Beyond
Wellness & Preventative Care
Routine exams, vaccinations, and testing help detect concerns early and support long-term health for dogs and cats at every life stage.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleanings, X-rays, and extractions help prevent discomfort and protect your pet’s overall health.
Veterinary Surgery
From spay and neuter procedures to soft tissue surgery, we provide careful surgical care with a focus on safety and recovery.
Trusted by Pet Owners Across the Chapin Area
Pet owners throughout Chapin and nearby communities trust Chapin Veterinary Care Center for consistent, compassionate care. Our team values long-term relationships and clear communication, helping clients feel supported at every stage of their pet’s life.
“I am thoroughly pleased with the care my dog has been given throughout the past few years with this vet center. They even called to check in on my dog to see how he is doing.”
Wanda F.
Pet Owner
“Great staff with a nice and clean office. What I love most is that after my pup’s dental cleaning, they called the next morning to check in and make sure she was doing fine!”
Stephanie T.
Pet Owner
“It was a pleasure! I had to look for a new vet, and they were so accommodating, staff and vet were professional and courteous, and made you feel like family.”
Rebecca P.
Pet Owner
“They have been our vet for over 25 years, when they changed buildings, we followed them. Great staff, knowledgeable doctors, and easy to communicate with.”
B. Uzar
Pet Owner
Meet the Team Caring for Your Pets
Our veterinary team is made up of experienced doctors, technicians, and support staff who are committed to thoughtful, relationship-based care. Led by Dr. Kristine Laabs, who has guided the practice since 1997, our team works closely together to provide consistent care for dogs and cats across the greater Chapin region.
Kris Laabs, DVM
Practice Owner
Dr. Laabs has 30+ years of experience leading Chapin Veterinary Care Center into a thriving multi-doctor facility dedicated to exceptional animal care.
Haley Brazell, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Brazell joined Chapin Veterinary Care Center in June 2025. Her special interests include reproductive work, wound management, and surgery.