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WE’RE PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY

Willow Wood Animal Hospital is locally owned by Dr. Scott Whiteman, who has lived in New Albany and the surrounding communities for more than 35 years. A proud Buckeye, Dr. Whiteman grew up in Dayton and earned his veterinary degree from The Ohio State University.

Because we are independently owned, we are not limited by corporate policies or standardized treatment protocols. Instead, we work with you to create a care plan that best fits your pet’s needs, your family’s goals, and your budget.

WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR PET IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH UNIQUE NEEDS

Our doctors take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and provide personalized care for your individual pet. We strive to deliver exceptional value through thoughtful, effective care and transparent recommendations.

How we care

We exist because we believe in caring for the people and pets of this community. We always put our patients first, and believe, deeply, in doing right by you and your family. We have found that getting to know our patients and clients on an individual level makes for much better patient care – it allows for us to see possible connections that could otherwise be missed with a less thorough approach. But more than that, we just enjoy it. Because while this is a team of animal lovers, this is a team of people lovers too. So give us a call, and welcome to Willow Wood Animal Hospital.

Patient Care We believe in phenomenal patient care. It is why you will find cutting edge technology and diagnostics equipment. It's why you will find exceptionally talented veterinary professionals here. And it's why we have earned AAHA accreditation. AAHA accredits veterinary practices by a simple standard: excellence in everything it does. And because there are over 900 different metrics that practices are tested on, fewer than 15% of practices nationwide earn accreditation. We are proud to be one of the few. We do it because we care. We do it because you deserve no less.

What’s that, meow?

I cannot say enough good things about Willow Wood Animal Hospital! I just switched from another vet and my only regret is that we didn’t switch sooner. They are so knowledgeable and compassionate…a rare combo.
We are so relieved to have a place we trust to take our current animals and any future ones that may come into our lives. If you are considering trying Willow Wood, make the appointment, you won’t regret it!
Amy
I always have a great experience at Willow Wood. I have a dog who gets very nervous going to the vet and the techs and vets are so patient with him and the front office staff are always welcoming.
Sarah
Dr. Connolly and staff at Willow Wood Animal Hospital takes excellent care and the extra time to answer any of my questions or concerns I have about any of my 4 legged family members. I would highly recommend Willow Wood Animal Hospital, Dr. Connolly and the staff.
Lisa
Drs Whiteman and Hess are excellent veterinarians. But they’re also terrific people who always show our dogs kindness and empathy.
Mark
Dr. Hess is probably the best vet I have ever worked with. His attention to detail, follow up, and medical acumen is what sets him apart. You can tell this man loves what he does and cares a great deal about your animal. He treats your pet as if it were a part of his family. I would highly recommend Dr. Hess and his team.
Eddie

I needed to find a vet’s office close to home and picked Willow Wood because of their good reviews. I brought my cat here for the 1st time earlier this week just for a routine check-up and shots. Dr. Hess and the rest of the staff were all so nice and knowledgeable, and were awesome at helping my cat be comfortable during his visit!

Alex

The staff is excellent and ditto for the doctors. They are all compassionate, caring, and always take the time to acquaint themselves with the pets. I’ve gone to this Veterinarian office for nearly 20 years and wouldn’t think of going anyplace else. Dr. Whiteman has seen me through three dogs. He’s so patient and you know instantly that he truly cares. Five stars + for sure!!!

Bonnie

Dr. Whiteman and the whole staff are absolutely amazing. They are so kind not only to our animals but to humans too! We love them!

Michelle

We trust this vet, Dr. Hess takes great care of our animals. Our dog Luke is always excited to come to this office. The staff is friendly and helpful each time.

John
Nothing but good things to say about Willow Wood. Both my dogs go there and the older one has for 6 years or more. The front desk, techs, and doctors are so incredible with my pups. Dr. Connolly has been their primary vet for years and is amazing. She is so good with them, extremely knowledgeable and thorough in explaining their care. So thankful for her and Willow Wood.
Mike

What’s that, meow?

I cannot say enough good things about Willow Wood Animal Hospital! I just switched from another vet and my only regret is that we didn’t switch sooner. They are so knowledgeable and compassionate…a rare combo.
We are so relieved to have a place we trust to take our current animals and any future ones that may come into our lives. If you are considering trying Willow Wood, make the appointment, you won’t regret it!
Amy
I always have a great experience at Willow Wood. I have a dog who gets very nervous going to the vet and the techs and vets are so patient with him and the front office staff are always welcoming.
Sarah
Dr. Connolly and staff at Willow Wood Animal Hospital takes excellent care and the extra time to answer any of my questions or concerns I have about any of my 4 legged family members. I would highly recommend Willow Wood Animal Hospital, Dr. Connolly and the staff.
Lisa
Drs Whiteman and Hess are excellent veterinarians. But they’re also terrific people who always show our dogs kindness and empathy.
Mark
Dr. Hess is probably the best vet I have ever worked with. His attention to detail, follow up, and medical acumen is what sets him apart. You can tell this man loves what he does and cares a great deal about your animal. He treats your pet as if it were a part of his family. I would highly recommend Dr. Hess and his team.
Eddie

I needed to find a vet’s office close to home and picked Willow Wood because of their good reviews. I brought my cat here for the 1st time earlier this week just for a routine check-up and shots. Dr. Hess and the rest of the staff were all so nice and knowledgeable, and were awesome at helping my cat be comfortable during his visit!

Alex

The staff is excellent and ditto for the doctors. They are all compassionate, caring, and always take the time to acquaint themselves with the pets. I’ve gone to this Veterinarian office for nearly 20 years and wouldn’t think of going anyplace else. Dr. Whiteman has seen me through three dogs. He’s so patient and you know instantly that he truly cares. Five stars + for sure!!!

Bonnie

Dr. Whiteman and the whole staff are absolutely amazing. They are so kind not only to our animals but to humans too! We love them!

Michelle

We trust this vet, Dr. Hess takes great care of our animals. Our dog Luke is always excited to come to this office. The staff is friendly and helpful each time.

John
Nothing but good things to say about Willow Wood. Both my dogs go there and the older one has for 6 years or more. The front desk, techs, and doctors are so incredible with my pups. Dr. Connolly has been their primary vet for years and is amazing. She is so good with them, extremely knowledgeable and thorough in explaining their care. So thankful for her and Willow Wood.
Mike