Read Mountain Animal Hospital
Roanoke, Virginia
General Info
Read Mountain Animal Hospital delivers a veterinary experience to Roanoke families and those across Virginia that integrates behavioral approaches with environmental considerations and care rhythms into daily life while minimizing stress. During initial consultations the clinic staff examines essential behavioral patterns including rest periods, food motivation, toy interest, social interaction levels and body language signals. The examination process involves the team assessing joint mobility alongside coat condition while checking ear sensitivity and muscle tension together with hydration levels and gum health plus eye clarity. The holistic perspective transforms early signs like withdrawal from physical contact and hesitation when climbing stairs into actionable insights for long-term planning. Read Mountain Animal Hospital provides wellness scheduling preventive screenings bloodwork dental reviews orthopedic care and behavior-informed treatment paths. Recommendations change based on lifestyle context such as apartment vs. yard space solo pets vs. multi-pet homes or travel-heavy schedules. Instead of implementing a predetermined strategy, the team modifies care rhythm according to each pet’s temperament along with its attention span and home pacing. Through extended periods the clinic develops detailed profiles of each pet's behavioral patterns and baseline health data which allows it to adjust recommendations according to family priorities. The observation of energy fluctuations sound sensitivity and appetite variations enables caregivers to deliver care that merges efficiency with emotional awareness. Read Mountain Animal Hospital assists Roanoke families along with nearby Virginia communities in establishing veterinary routines that honor both lifestyle and pet psychology to ensure each visit becomes more useful calm and grounded.
Reviews
Marie Bacon
17 Jul 2018
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Everyone there truly cares about the pets they take care of. I trust them completely with our fur babies.
Donna Desimone
22 Jun 2018
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They are always happy to see us even though our dog is kind of difficult to handle. Jacob is always kind and says how sweet she is. He knows she is only scared and does not mean to be so much trouble!...
They are always happy to see us even though our dog is kind of difficult to handle. Jacob is always kind and says how sweet she is. He knows she is only scared and does not mean to be so much trouble! Dr. Nelson and Dr. Bruce are always so patient and thorough. Thank you!!
lorie moore
27 Mar 2018
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Dr. Bruce, Dr. Nelson, Anna, Jacob and the entire staff are so friendly. They take their time and answer all questions. They do not recommend services that are not needed. They are honest and caring a...
Dr. Bruce, Dr. Nelson, Anna, Jacob and the entire staff are so friendly. They take their time and answer all questions. They do not recommend services that are not needed. They are honest and caring and exactly what is expected from a good Veterinarian Service.
Rhonda Cline Shupe
8 Feb 2018
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Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly and caring. They took their time examining my William, and talking to me. They explained his problems and gave me such wonderful advice. And the price wa...
Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly and caring. They took their time examining my William, and talking to me. They explained his problems and gave me such wonderful advice. And the price was very reasonable. Best vet I have ever been to!
darlene long
1 Feb 2018
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HE saved my baby's life!! Wow He was the Doctor that saw my baby at the ER VET on Peter Creek rd. I called to set up a follow up with him and he has her on med's for her heart, we don't know how lon...
HE saved my baby's life!! Wow He was the Doctor that saw my baby at the ER VET on Peter Creek rd. I called to set up a follow up with him and he has her on med's for her heart, we don't know how long she will be with us BUT with the med;s she has a very good chance of 1 to 2 more years with me. I had gone through 2 Mo's and almost $800 and 3 Xrays with my vet that has seen her for 9 years and still no answers other then her heart was enlarged hummm! So thank you DR. BRUCE for giving her and me more time together!!! So far she is doing GREAT !!!!!
Janice Ashworth
25 Jan 2018
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Love Dr. Bruce,and all his staff.Done wanders for my little Molly.
janice wood
9 Jan 2018
REPORT
Took our 18 year old Bourke parakeet to RMAH and received the very best, and thorough 5 star exam. Dr. Bruce and Anna were excellent as well as their entire staff! Highly recommend this exceptional,...
Took our 18 year old Bourke parakeet to RMAH and received the very best, and thorough 5 star exam. Dr. Bruce and Anna were excellent as well as their entire staff! Highly recommend this exceptional, caring, pet hospital.
Derrick Radtke
23 Nov 2017
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Great service. Great staff, Dr Bruce is wonderful.
Terri Turner Miley
29 Jul 2017
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Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I feel comfortable taking all of our animals to them knowing they really care and work for the best outcomes.
Amber Miller
15 Jun 2017
REPORT
Today was the second visit with my cat Bubbles. She's a bit of a diva with some cattitude and I was really impressed with how well both the vet and the vet assistant handled her. They truly made it as...
Today was the second visit with my cat Bubbles. She's a bit of a diva with some cattitude and I was really impressed with how well both the vet and the vet assistant handled her. They truly made it as least stressful as possible for her.. and me. I have two other cats, and I think I need to change them over to this animal hospital as well.
Heather E Myers Klein
23 Feb 2017
REPORT
Dr Bruce is the best vet I have ever brought a fur baby to. He takes great care of my 3 cats and cares about my concerns. I continue to recommend him to all my friends and family
Joan Dudley
3 Feb 2017
REPORT
the best place to take your animal for checkups and treatment. they have a great bedside manner and the prices are reasonable.
Daniel Key
19 Dec 2016
REPORT
Dr. Bruce and the staff at Read Mountain are incredibly competent and always keep the health and well being of your animals as their foremost concern. We take our two dogs and a cat there and have al...
Dr. Bruce and the staff at Read Mountain are incredibly competent and always keep the health and well being of your animals as their foremost concern. We take our two dogs and a cat there and have always found them to be very professional and helpful. We have a dog that requires being muzzled for vet visits and they have always handled him very well.
Vanessa Sharman Best
18 Dec 2016
REPORT
I became a client at Read Mountain Animal Hospital when I adopted my giant goodendoodle, Teddy, as a pup. From the first visit I felt secure in the obvious knowledge and care shown by Dr. Bruce and a...
I became a client at Read Mountain Animal Hospital when I adopted my giant goodendoodle, Teddy, as a pup. From the first visit I felt secure in the obvious knowledge and care shown by Dr. Bruce and all of his staff. When Teddy was 8 months old he became very ill and within days I was not sure he would survive. No tests or treatment seemed to help, but Dr. Bruce figured out the puzzle and absolutely saved my dog. I don't think my dog would have survived if we had gone to a different vet. Dr. Bruce has a huge wealth of knowledge, and always seems to be learning more, keeping him open to truly see and understand what is happening with his patients. I especially appreciate how thoroughly Dr. Bruce explains the options available, risks and benefits, and why he is recommending the purse of treatment. He explains, offers choices, recommends, and then empowers the owner/family to make the final decisions. And...my dog actually gets excited when we arrive at Read Mountain Animal Hospital. He is not afraid or upset.
Cathy Hiegel Key
18 Dec 2016
REPORT
Have taken my animals to Read Mountain since they opened. Was so glad to find a vet who is obviously so knowledgable and willing to research further if need be. Dr. Bruce has worked with my GSD for ye...
Have taken my animals to Read Mountain since they opened. Was so glad to find a vet who is obviously so knowledgable and willing to research further if need be. Dr. Bruce has worked with my GSD for years to find a level of comfort for a cronic,complicated health problem. He has referred us out to specialists and completely understands my need for numerous explanations about his condition. He and Anna have made themselves available at all times when it was needed. I cannot imagine entrusting my animals to anyone else. They are compassionate and very professional.
Mark Colleluori
10 Dec 2016
REPORT
We moved down to Blue Ridge, VA from Long Island NY with our two Giant Schnauzers in 2010. Our older guy had a history of chronic health problems. Dr. Bruce made some adjustments to his medications th...
We moved down to Blue Ridge, VA from Long Island NY with our two Giant Schnauzers in 2010. Our older guy had a history of chronic health problems. Dr. Bruce made some adjustments to his medications that were extremely helpful! As they aged, both Mosby and our rescue, Bryan required a number of surgeries. They also developed issues that required diagnosis and intervention by specialists - which Dr. Bruce referred us to. Ultimately, Mosby had to be euthanized at the age of 14 1/2 and Bryan went to the bridge a year later. Dr. Bruce and the staff were very compassionate and helpful in both cases. Now we have 1 year old Giant Schnauzer, Daisy and recently rescued 4 year old Dexter from Great Lakes Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Dex required surgery on his eyelid and it has resolved his chronic eye infections! One thing we really appreciate is the time Dr. Bruce takes to explain situations that arise with our dogs! Dr. Bruce and his staff continue to earn our trust!
Sybille Nelson
9 Dec 2016
REPORT
We love taking all of our Labrador Retrievers to see Dr. Bruce. He has been our general veterinarian of choice for a long time and he never disappoints. We TRUST him to look after our special companio...
We love taking all of our Labrador Retrievers to see Dr. Bruce. He has been our general veterinarian of choice for a long time and he never disappoints. We TRUST him to look after our special companions. One of our boys, Tank, is now the Canine Ambassador for the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech; many of our puppies are now working Service Dogs and are in the process of becoming medical alert dogs, emotional assistance dogs, and Pet Therapy Dogs. Their health care is of the utmost importance to us and we are quite humbled to have such a fabulous veterinarian team so close to our farm! We are raving fans!!!!
Tonya S Blankenship
21 Sep 2016
REPORT
Dr. Bruce and. Staff. Are. Great. With. Abraham.
john keating
9 Apr 2016
REPORT
Awesome people and very caring
Jr Defty
2 Feb 2016
REPORT
After our dog had been a patient for a year, he had developed kennel cough. We were told they would not see him for several days and only after hours. He was hacking uncontrollably and in considerable...
After our dog had been a patient for a year, he had developed kennel cough. We were told they would not see him for several days and only after hours. He was hacking uncontrollably and in considerable pain, but the receptionist was obviously more concerned with the extra work of sterilizing the office over our loved one's health.
Luckily a colleague had told us their vet (on the side of town mind you) was a winner, so we called in desperation to see if they could help. To our happy surprise, they told us to bring him in. Their team went the extra mile for our dog when Read Mountain Animal Hospital could not be bothered.
Avoid this practice if you love your pets!
Silver lining: we're so much happier with our new vet for our dog and 2 cats, so I guess... thanks for being a bad animal practice?!
Tina Coffey
18 May 2015
REPORT
Love these folks. I found them with my first dog 14 years ago...and they have taken care of my dogs since. Dr. Bruce is kind and super knowledgable and always explains everything. He has answered my c...
Love these folks. I found them with my first dog 14 years ago...and they have taken care of my dogs since. Dr. Bruce is kind and super knowledgable and always explains everything. He has answered my calls on weekends and nights when my dog was sick and just goes over and beyond if needed. A few years ago he and his staff saved the life of my best friend's dog from salmonella poisoning. I would not go anywhere else. These guys are like family.
Jacob Key
7 May 2015
REPORT
I have worked for 3 years as a veterinary assistant at read mountain animal hospital and have also brought my animals there for over 10 years. I may not be the most objective view point but we always...
I have worked for 3 years as a veterinary assistant at read mountain animal hospital and have also brought my animals there for over 10 years. I may not be the most objective view point but we always strive for the highest quality of medicine or care for our patients and I feel like we provide that.
Vicky Lipes Stover
12 Jan 2015
REPORT
Dr. Bruce has been our veterinarian for close to ten years. He and his excellent staff have always taken such great care of our fur babies. His expertise, professionalism, and compassion are second ...
Dr. Bruce has been our veterinarian for close to ten years. He and his excellent staff have always taken such great care of our fur babies. His expertise, professionalism, and compassion are second to none. I highly recommend Dr. Bruce and his staff at Read Mountain Animal Hospital.
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Read Mountain Animal Hospital
Roanoke, Virginia
General Info
Read Mountain Animal Hospital delivers a veterinary experience to Roanoke families and those across Virginia that integrates behavioral approaches with environmental considerations and care rhythms into daily life while minimizing stress. During initial consultations the clinic staff examines essential behavioral patterns including rest periods, food motivation, toy interest, social interaction levels and body language signals. The examination process involves the team assessing joint mobility alongside coat condition while checking ear sensitivity and muscle tension together with hydration levels and gum health plus eye clarity. The holistic perspective transforms early signs like withdrawal from physical contact and hesitation when climbing stairs into actionable insights for long-term planning. Read Mountain Animal Hospital provides wellness scheduling preventive screenings bloodwork dental reviews orthopedic care and behavior-informed treatment paths. Recommendations change based on lifestyle context such as apartment vs. yard space solo pets vs. multi-pet homes or travel-heavy schedules. Instead of implementing a predetermined strategy, the team modifies care rhythm according to each pet’s temperament along with its attention span and home pacing. Through extended periods the clinic develops detailed profiles of each pet's behavioral patterns and baseline health data which allows it to adjust recommendations according to family priorities. The observation of energy fluctuations sound sensitivity and appetite variations enables caregivers to deliver care that merges efficiency with emotional awareness. Read Mountain Animal Hospital assists Roanoke families along with nearby Virginia communities in establishing veterinary routines that honor both lifestyle and pet psychology to ensure each visit becomes more useful calm and grounded.
Business Hours
Monday
08:30AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:30AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:30AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:30AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:30AM-17:00PM
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Reviews
Marie Bacon
17 Jul 2018
Everyone there truly cares about the pets they take care of. I trust them completely with our fur babies.
Donna Desimone
22 Jun 2018
They are always happy to see us even though our dog is kind of difficult to handle. Jacob is always kind and says how sweet she is. He knows she is only scared and does not mean to be so much trouble!...
They are always happy to see us even though our dog is kind of difficult to handle. Jacob is always kind and says how sweet she is. He knows she is only scared and does not mean to be so much trouble! Dr. Nelson and Dr. Bruce are always so patient and thorough. Thank you!!
lorie moore
27 Mar 2018
Dr. Bruce, Dr. Nelson, Anna, Jacob and the entire staff are so friendly. They take their time and answer all questions. They do not recommend services that are not needed. They are honest and caring a...
Dr. Bruce, Dr. Nelson, Anna, Jacob and the entire staff are so friendly. They take their time and answer all questions. They do not recommend services that are not needed. They are honest and caring and exactly what is expected from a good Veterinarian Service.
Rhonda Cline Shupe
8 Feb 2018
Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly and caring. They took their time examining my William, and talking to me. They explained his problems and gave me such wonderful advice. And the price wa...
Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly and caring. They took their time examining my William, and talking to me. They explained his problems and gave me such wonderful advice. And the price was very reasonable. Best vet I have ever been to!
darlene long
1 Feb 2018
HE saved my baby's life!! Wow He was the Doctor that saw my baby at the ER VET on Peter Creek rd. I called to set up a follow up with him and he has her on med's for her heart, we don't know how lon...
HE saved my baby's life!! Wow He was the Doctor that saw my baby at the ER VET on Peter Creek rd. I called to set up a follow up with him and he has her on med's for her heart, we don't know how long she will be with us BUT with the med;s she has a very good chance of 1 to 2 more years with me. I had gone through 2 Mo's and almost $800 and 3 Xrays with my vet that has seen her for 9 years and still no answers other then her heart was enlarged hummm! So thank you DR. BRUCE for giving her and me more time together!!! So far she is doing GREAT !!!!!
Janice Ashworth
25 Jan 2018
Love Dr. Bruce,and all his staff.Done wanders for my little Molly.
janice wood
9 Jan 2018
Took our 18 year old Bourke parakeet to RMAH and received the very best, and thorough 5 star exam. Dr. Bruce and Anna were excellent as well as their entire staff! Highly recommend this exceptional,...
Took our 18 year old Bourke parakeet to RMAH and received the very best, and thorough 5 star exam. Dr. Bruce and Anna were excellent as well as their entire staff! Highly recommend this exceptional, caring, pet hospital.
Derrick Radtke
23 Nov 2017
Great service. Great staff, Dr Bruce is wonderful.
Terri Turner Miley
29 Jul 2017
Dr. Bruce and his staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I feel comfortable taking all of our animals to them knowing they really care and work for the best outcomes.
Amber Miller
15 Jun 2017
Today was the second visit with my cat Bubbles. She's a bit of a diva with some cattitude and I was really impressed with how well both the vet and the vet assistant handled her. They truly made it as...
Today was the second visit with my cat Bubbles. She's a bit of a diva with some cattitude and I was really impressed with how well both the vet and the vet assistant handled her. They truly made it as least stressful as possible for her.. and me. I have two other cats, and I think I need to change them over to this animal hospital as well.
Heather E Myers Klein
23 Feb 2017
Dr Bruce is the best vet I have ever brought a fur baby to. He takes great care of my 3 cats and cares about my concerns. I continue to recommend him to all my friends and family
Joan Dudley
3 Feb 2017
the best place to take your animal for checkups and treatment. they have a great bedside manner and the prices are reasonable.
Daniel Key
19 Dec 2016
Dr. Bruce and the staff at Read Mountain are incredibly competent and always keep the health and well being of your animals as their foremost concern. We take our two dogs and a cat there and have al...
Dr. Bruce and the staff at Read Mountain are incredibly competent and always keep the health and well being of your animals as their foremost concern. We take our two dogs and a cat there and have always found them to be very professional and helpful. We have a dog that requires being muzzled for vet visits and they have always handled him very well.
Vanessa Sharman Best
18 Dec 2016
I became a client at Read Mountain Animal Hospital when I adopted my giant goodendoodle, Teddy, as a pup. From the first visit I felt secure in the obvious knowledge and care shown by Dr. Bruce and a...
I became a client at Read Mountain Animal Hospital when I adopted my giant goodendoodle, Teddy, as a pup. From the first visit I felt secure in the obvious knowledge and care shown by Dr. Bruce and all of his staff. When Teddy was 8 months old he became very ill and within days I was not sure he would survive. No tests or treatment seemed to help, but Dr. Bruce figured out the puzzle and absolutely saved my dog. I don't think my dog would have survived if we had gone to a different vet. Dr. Bruce has a huge wealth of knowledge, and always seems to be learning more, keeping him open to truly see and understand what is happening with his patients. I especially appreciate how thoroughly Dr. Bruce explains the options available, risks and benefits, and why he is recommending the purse of treatment. He explains, offers choices, recommends, and then empowers the owner/family to make the final decisions. And...my dog actually gets excited when we arrive at Read Mountain Animal Hospital. He is not afraid or upset.
Cathy Hiegel Key
18 Dec 2016
Have taken my animals to Read Mountain since they opened. Was so glad to find a vet who is obviously so knowledgable and willing to research further if need be. Dr. Bruce has worked with my GSD for ye...
Have taken my animals to Read Mountain since they opened. Was so glad to find a vet who is obviously so knowledgable and willing to research further if need be. Dr. Bruce has worked with my GSD for years to find a level of comfort for a cronic,complicated health problem. He has referred us out to specialists and completely understands my need for numerous explanations about his condition. He and Anna have made themselves available at all times when it was needed. I cannot imagine entrusting my animals to anyone else. They are compassionate and very professional.
Mark Colleluori
10 Dec 2016
We moved down to Blue Ridge, VA from Long Island NY with our two Giant Schnauzers in 2010. Our older guy had a history of chronic health problems. Dr. Bruce made some adjustments to his medications th...
We moved down to Blue Ridge, VA from Long Island NY with our two Giant Schnauzers in 2010. Our older guy had a history of chronic health problems. Dr. Bruce made some adjustments to his medications that were extremely helpful! As they aged, both Mosby and our rescue, Bryan required a number of surgeries. They also developed issues that required diagnosis and intervention by specialists - which Dr. Bruce referred us to. Ultimately, Mosby had to be euthanized at the age of 14 1/2 and Bryan went to the bridge a year later. Dr. Bruce and the staff were very compassionate and helpful in both cases. Now we have 1 year old Giant Schnauzer, Daisy and recently rescued 4 year old Dexter from Great Lakes Giant Schnauzer Rescue. Dex required surgery on his eyelid and it has resolved his chronic eye infections! One thing we really appreciate is the time Dr. Bruce takes to explain situations that arise with our dogs! Dr. Bruce and his staff continue to earn our trust!
Sybille Nelson
9 Dec 2016
We love taking all of our Labrador Retrievers to see Dr. Bruce. He has been our general veterinarian of choice for a long time and he never disappoints. We TRUST him to look after our special companio...
We love taking all of our Labrador Retrievers to see Dr. Bruce. He has been our general veterinarian of choice for a long time and he never disappoints. We TRUST him to look after our special companions. One of our boys, Tank, is now the Canine Ambassador for the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech; many of our puppies are now working Service Dogs and are in the process of becoming medical alert dogs, emotional assistance dogs, and Pet Therapy Dogs. Their health care is of the utmost importance to us and we are quite humbled to have such a fabulous veterinarian team so close to our farm! We are raving fans!!!!
Tonya S Blankenship
21 Sep 2016
Dr. Bruce and. Staff. Are. Great. With. Abraham.
john keating
9 Apr 2016
Awesome people and very caring
Jr Defty
2 Feb 2016
After our dog had been a patient for a year, he had developed kennel cough. We were told they would not see him for several days and only after hours. He was hacking uncontrollably and in considerable...
After our dog had been a patient for a year, he had developed kennel cough. We were told they would not see him for several days and only after hours. He was hacking uncontrollably and in considerable pain, but the receptionist was obviously more concerned with the extra work of sterilizing the office over our loved one's health.
Luckily a colleague had told us their vet (on the side of town mind you) was a winner, so we called in desperation to see if they could help. To our happy surprise, they told us to bring him in. Their team went the extra mile for our dog when Read Mountain Animal Hospital could not be bothered.
Avoid this practice if you love your pets!
Silver lining: we're so much happier with our new vet for our dog and 2 cats, so I guess... thanks for being a bad animal practice?!
Tina Coffey
18 May 2015
Love these folks. I found them with my first dog 14 years ago...and they have taken care of my dogs since. Dr. Bruce is kind and super knowledgable and always explains everything. He has answered my c...
Love these folks. I found them with my first dog 14 years ago...and they have taken care of my dogs since. Dr. Bruce is kind and super knowledgable and always explains everything. He has answered my calls on weekends and nights when my dog was sick and just goes over and beyond if needed. A few years ago he and his staff saved the life of my best friend's dog from salmonella poisoning. I would not go anywhere else. These guys are like family.
Jacob Key
7 May 2015
I have worked for 3 years as a veterinary assistant at read mountain animal hospital and have also brought my animals there for over 10 years. I may not be the most objective view point but we always...
I have worked for 3 years as a veterinary assistant at read mountain animal hospital and have also brought my animals there for over 10 years. I may not be the most objective view point but we always strive for the highest quality of medicine or care for our patients and I feel like we provide that.
Vicky Lipes Stover
12 Jan 2015
Dr. Bruce has been our veterinarian for close to ten years. He and his excellent staff have always taken such great care of our fur babies. His expertise, professionalism, and compassion are second ...
Dr. Bruce has been our veterinarian for close to ten years. He and his excellent staff have always taken such great care of our fur babies. His expertise, professionalism, and compassion are second to none. I highly recommend Dr. Bruce and his staff at Read Mountain Animal Hospital.
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