COTA Veterinary is a relationship-driven veterinary clinic in Richmond, VA, built on the belief that exceptional pet care begins with truly knowing each patient and the family behind them. Located on West Broad Street in Short Pump, the clinic serves dogs and cats from Richmond, Glen Allen, Henrico, Tuckahoe, Wyndham, Mechanicsville, Bon Air, Goochland, and all surrounding communities across Central Virginia.
At COTA Veterinary, every visit is approached as a partnership. The veterinary team takes time to understand each pet’s personality, history, habits, and health goals before making any recommendation — because the best medical decisions are made with full context, not in isolation. Pet owners are treated as active participants in their animal’s care, not passive recipients of instructions, and every diagnosis, treatment option, and preventive recommendation is communicated in clear, honest, jargon-free language.
Dr. Alyssa N. Fenton, DVM, cAVCA, leads a team united by a shared commitment to compassionate, individualized medicine. As a veterinarian near you in the Richmond area, Dr. Fenton brings both broad clinical expertise and rare specialty training in certified animal chiropractic care — a combination that allows COTA Veterinary to address a wider range of health conditions than most general practices in Virginia.
The clinic’s physical environment reflects its values. Exam rooms are warm and comfortable, designed to put pets at ease rather than heighten anxiety. A dedicated space for feline patients, cozy furnishings, and a welcoming atmosphere signal to every visitor that this is a place where their animal is genuinely cared for as an individual.
Flexible scheduling, same and next-day appointments, drop-off visits, 24/7 virtual teletriage, and financing through ScratchPay and CareCredit ensure that compassionate, relationship-centered veterinary care in Richmond is always within reach for every family.