A Veterinarian near Dayton with Time for Your Pet
Happy Paws & Claws Veterinary Clinic is in Englewood, just north of Dayton off I-70 and State Route 48. We care for dogs, cats, reptiles and other exotic pets for families across Dayton and Montgomery County, including Trotwood, Clayton, Union, Vandalia, Brookville and Huber Heights.
Our veterinarians, Dr. Angela Melton and Dr. Caity Walsh, built this clinic around longer appointments, so every visit has time for a real conversation about your pet.
What Makes Us Different from a Typical Dayton Vet
- Longer, unhurried appointments and a concierge-style experience.
- Dogs, cats and exotic pets in one clinic. Our owner, Dr. Melton, trained at the Fort Worth Zoo and the Australia Reptile Park.
- Same-day answers from in-house lab testing and digital X-ray and ultrasound.
- Surgery with laser technology and licensed nurse monitoring.
- Published prices, so you know what to expect before you book.
Popular Services for Dayton Pet Owners
- Wellness exams and consultations
- Vaccinations for puppies, kittens, dogs, cats and ferrets
- Spay and neuter for dogs, cats and rabbits
- Dental cleanings with full-mouth X-rays
- Reptile and exotic pet care
- Senior pet care, pain management and end-of-life care
Clear Prices for Dayton Pet Owners
We publish our prices so you can plan ahead. A few of our most common visits:
- Annual wellness exam for dogs and cats: $65
- Sick visit: $68
- Exotic pet exam: $72
- First puppy or kitten visit: $65
- Dental cleaning with full-mouth X-rays: $312.00 to $609.61 for cats and $339.57 to $642.77 for dogs
See every price on our pricing page. We accept CareCredit financing.
An Exotic Pet Vet for the Dayton Area
Finding a vet who is comfortable with bearded dragons, leopard geckos, ball pythons, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets can be hard in the Dayton area. Our owner, Dr. Angela Melton, trained at the Fort Worth Zoo and the Australia Reptile Park, and exotic pets are a regular part of our day. Learn more about our reptile vet care and our rabbit, guinea pig and ferret care.
When Your Dayton Pet Needs to Be Seen Soon
We keep a limited number of same-day appointments for more urgent needs. If your pet is sick, call us at 937-595-0660 as early in the day as you can. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For an emergency after hours, please contact a 24-hour emergency animal hospital.
Pet Care Guides for Dayton Families
- Puppy vaccine schedule and costs
- How much it costs to spay or neuter a dog
- How much it costs to spay or neuter a cat
- Dog and cat dental cleaning costs
- Rabbit spay and neuter
- Bearded dragon brumation
Other Areas We Serve near Dayton
Families also visit us from Trotwood, Clayton, Union, Vandalia, Brookville, Huber Heights, Tipp City and Fairborn.
Getting Here from Dayton
From Dayton, head north to I-70 and exit at State Route 48 in Englewood. Our clinic is at 55 Hillside Ct., Englewood, OH 45322.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 937-595-0660 or request an appointment.