Eastside Animal Health Center

Eastside Animal Health Center is a veterinary clinic at 9600 Rogers Ave in Fort Smith, AR, that also offers dog boarding and daycare. Because boarding happens inside a working animal hospital, dogs stay in a building with veterinarians and medical staff on site.

What is boarding at Eastside like?

Eastside is a full-service vet practice first. Boarding runs alongside its medical care, not as a separate business. The clinic says its goal is to give pets the care and personal attention they need to live better lives, and it describes boarding as a home away from home.

Kennel technicians handle day-to-day care for boarding pets. That care continues through the weekend, even though the front office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

• Dog boarding at a veterinary facility
• Doggie daycare
• Veterinarians and staff on site
• Kennel technicians on staff
• Weekend care for boarding pets

Why board a dog at a vet clinic?

Some owners prefer a clinic setting for older dogs, dogs on medication, or dogs with ongoing health issues. At Eastside, medical staff work in the same building where the dogs stay. Owners of healthy, easygoing dogs get the same setup, which can make a first stay away from home feel less stressful for the people dropping off.

The clinic's own tone is warm and family-minded. It talks about treating pets like family members and about getting to know both the animals and their owners.

Practical details for Fort Smith owners

The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and is closed on weekends. Since the front desk keeps weekday hours, it makes sense to ask about drop-off and pick-up times when booking.

Boarding is booked by phone at 479-452-5700. General questions can also go to eastsideanimal@gmail.com. The clinic posts updates on Facebook and Instagram as well, which can give a feel for the staff before a first visit.