Veterinarians Across Horry County Provide Expanding Care for Pets and Their Families

From Conway to the Grand Strand, clinics offer surgery, emergency services, and compassionate care for a fast-growing region

By BC News Staff Writer

HORRY COUNTY, SC — As Horry County continues to grow, so does the demand for high-quality veterinary care. From rural communities like Aynor and Loris to the busy Grand Strand, local clinics and animal hospitals are expanding services to meet the needs of thousands of pet-owning families. Recent directory data shows a wide range of providers offering everything from routine wellness exams to advanced surgery and 24-hour emergency care.

Horry County is home to dozens of veterinary practices, including long-established clinics and modern, multi-doctor hospitals. Facilities operate in Aynor, Conway, Little River, Loris, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Many also offer boarding, grooming, and diagnostic services.

Notable Providers Include:

• Animal Hospital of North Myrtle Beach – Full medical, surgical, and dental care, plus boarding.
• Carolina Forest Veterinary Hospital (Myrtle Beach) – General practice care and diagnostics.
• Grand Strand Animal Hospital (Myrtle Beach) – A long-standing provider offering a wide range of services.
• Loris Animal Hospital (Loris) – Serving northern Horry County with general veterinary care.
• Kind Care Animal Hospital (Little River) – Known for relationship-centered, communication-focused care.

Emergency and After-Hours Care

For urgent needs, Horry County residents have access to multiple emergency facilities, including:

• Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand – Locations on Robert M. Grissom Parkway and Highway 15 in Myrtle Beach.
• Emergency Animal Hospital of Myrtle Beach – Located on Jason Boulevard, offering after-hours and overnight care.

These centers provide critical support for families facing sudden illness, injury, or after-hours emergencies.

Independent Pet Cremation Services Serving Horry County

In addition to veterinary care, families in Horry County have access to several independent pet cremation providers offering private services, memorial products, and compassionate support during end-of-life moments.

These businesses operate separately from veterinary clinics, giving families direct access to personalized after-care services.

• Heavenly Paws Pet Crematory (Little River) – A long-established, stand-alone crematory offering private cremation and memorial options.
• Loyal Companions Pet Cremation (Conway) – Independent provider offering private cremation and pickup services.
• Good Shepherd Pet Services (North Myrtle Beach) – Regional cremation service offering private cremation and memorial products.
• Grand Strand Pet Cremation (Murrells Inlet) – Serves Horry County with private cremation and memorial items.

With Horry County ranking among South Carolina’s fastest-growing areas, veterinarians say demand for services continues to rise. Clinics are expanding hours, adding staff, and investing in new technology to keep pace with the county’s booming population of both residents and their pets.

For families across the Grand Strand and inland communities, the county’s network of veterinarians, supported by independent emergency and after-care providers, ensures that high-quality, compassionate care is never far from home.