KVH is undergoing a few facility remodels! We aim to minimize any disruptions to hours and services - please see adjusted hours below and monitor our social media pages. Thank you for your patience!
Thursday - 3/20 through Sunday 3/23 - CLOSED
Staff will be available by phone to answer any questions on Thursday March 20th and Friday March 21st from 8am till 2pm.
We will reopen on Monday March 24th operating on our normal business hours. Thank you for your understanding.
KVH is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Laura Waterbury! Check out more in her bio and look for her at the clinic starting in February.
Kentmere Veterinary Hospital is a small animal, general medicine practice located in Wilmington, DE. Our goal is to provide personalized and compassionate care for each and every one of our patients. As a small, 3 - doctor practice, we strive to maintain a sense of community for our clients with an individualized approach to keeping your special companions happy & healthy.
KVH was established by Dr. Kevin P. Coogan in 1984. Dr. Coogan provided veterinary services to the Wilmington community for over 38-years. He expanded the veterinary team with the additions of Dr. Anne Ireland and Dr. Stephanie Snyder in 2019 and the 3-vet team worked together until his retirement in December 2024. KVH remains privately owned by Dr. Ireland with continued commitment to providing personalized veterinary services to the local community.
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Dr. Ireland was born & raised in Delaware and received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech. She studied veterinary medicine at Ross University & graduated in 2013 following her clinical year of study at Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Ireland started her career in private practice with professional interests in emergency care & internal medicine. She relocated back to Delaware from the west coast in 2019 to join the Kentmere team. In January 2023, Dr. Ireland assumed ownership of Kentmere Veterinary Hospital with the support of founding owner, Dr. Kevin P. Coogan.
Dr. Ireland currently resides in Wilmington with her Bengal cat- Monica, her German Shorthaired Pointer- Henry and retired barn cat - Peaches.
Dr. Stephanie Snyder joined Kentmere Vet Hospital in 2019 after several years of working in Pennsylvania. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated with Highest Honors; and received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware.
After graduating, Dr. Snyder returned to North Wilmington with her husband, Steve. Dr. Snyder was raised in North Wilmington and is a St. Mary Magdalen Alum. Dr. Snyder became a mother to her son in February of 2022.
She loves spending her free time hiking and running. She has two very active girls, Dorothy Hudson and Pickle Degg, a dalmation and a pitbull. Dr. Snyder also has a King Charles Cavalier named Woody Tree who is her little cuddle bug. In addition to furry friends, Dr. Snyder and her husband have a collection of reptiles including two tortoises, Pretzel, a sulcata tortoise, and Hefeweizen, an elongated tortoise, an army of dart frogs, a Betta fish named Fishy and a Texas rat snake named Big Texas.
Dr. Waterbury was born & raised in New York and received her undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz. She studied veterinary medicine at Ross University & graduated in 2013 following her clinical year of study at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Waterbury started her career in private companion animal practice near Pittsburgh, PA and then did large animal and public health with the USDA, while doing some small/companion animal work on the weekends. She relocated to West Chester, PA in August 2024 and is excited to be a part of the Kentmere team.
She loves spending her time with her husband Matthew, 3 kids, Brayden, Preston, and Raelyn along with their dog, Soleil. Her nights and weekends are spent at the hockey rink for Brayden and soccer field for both boys and dance for Raelyn. When she gets free time Dr. Waterbury loves to read.
Our services are available by appointment only.
We carry a variety of flea, tick & heartworm preventatives to protect your pet from pests & associated diseases:
Q. How do I make an appointment?
A. It is best to contact our office directly via telephone (302) 655 - 6610. Patient appointments to see one of our veterinarians are done through scheduled appointments only please.
Q. What do I do if I have an after hours emergency?
A. If your pet is having a medical emergency - we refer to several local 24-7 facilities:
Q. Do your veterinarians see exotic pets?
A. Kentmere Veterinary Hospital only provides care for dogs and cats.
Q. I am a new client, what should I bring to my pet’s first visit?
A. Please schedule an appointment as a new client with our office and bring any previous medical records for your pet as well as any current medications or supplements your pet may be taking. Records may be brought to your appointment, faxed or emailed to: records.kentmerevethosp@gmail.com
Q. Does your office accept CareCredit?
A. No. The only forms of payments we accept at this time are Visa, MC, Discover, American Express, ApplePay, GooglePay, cash & personal checks. Full payment is kindly requested at time of service.
1710 Lovering Ave
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
Street parking + parking lot located adjacent to our hospital
For all inquiries and scheduling - please call the office! Kindly no emails.
Phone: (302) 655-6610
Fax: (302) 655-0715
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun: CLOSED
The new client information sheet can be filled out after scheduling your appointment.
