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Dr. Sarah Blackwell in pink scrubs and overalls with arms open in front of the Ark team, who sit on three hot pink and black pickup trucks outside a yellow barn
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ArkVeterinaryServices

Mixed-animal veterinary care in Sumter, SC, for every species, with farm calls in our hot pink pickup trucks

Request an AppointmentOur Services

Look forThe hot pink pickup trucks

  • We come to youAmbulatory large-animal care
  • Herd health write-upsDetailed reports after herd visits
  • Financing optionsCareCredit, Scratchpay and Cherry
  • Same-day emergenciesWe do our best to fit you in
Stop 01About us

Every species is welcome aboard.

Since January 2017, Ark Veterinary Services has cared for animals of every species in Sumter, SC. Dr. Sarah Blackwell and our team welcome you at our practice on Broad Street, and our hot pink pickup trucks bring large-animal care to farms across Sumter, Columbia, Florence, Lugoff and Camden.

Portrait of Dr. Sarah BlackwellVeterinarian

Dr. Sarah Blackwell

A Matthews, NC native and Tuskegee-trained veterinarian with a large animal medicine and surgery internship from NC State.

Favorite patient
Pigs
Spirit animal
A dragon
Unusual talent
Juggling

Plus the crew beside them. Brandi, Shelby and 2 more of our team keep every visit running.

Meet the Team
Stop 02Services

Care for every animal on your place.

Herd health, large-animal surgery and vaccines lead the way, with ultrasound, x-rays and dentals too. From the herd in the back pasture to the pig by the barn, we've got you covered.

Ark veterinarian in a pink shirt hugging a young calf

  1. Herd Health General Care

    Health plans, parasite control, vaccine protocols and detailed write-ups for your herd, on your farm.

  2. Surgery for Small & Large Animals

    Large-animal surgery, from geldings and castrations to internal surgery, fractures and amputations.

  3. Vaccinations

    Vaccine protocols for every species, from the family dog to the whole herd.

More ways we help

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Stop 03Why Ark

You'll always know what we're doing and why.

We're one of the only large-animal veterinarians in the area, and yes, we see pigs. We're detail-oriented, we treat every patient with respect as if it were our own, and we explain everything we're doing. Our herd health visits come with detailed write-ups, and when something can't wait, we do our best to fit in same-day emergencies.

  • Yes, we see pigs
  • Detail-oriented
  • Everything explained
  • Detailed herd write-ups
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Dr. Sarah Blackwell smiling while holding an alpaca on a farm
Stop 04Our locations

Find the Ark nearest you.

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Sumter, SC

Ark Veterinary Services LLC

1038 Broad StreetSumter, SC 29150Across the street from Sumter Mall
Get Directions(803) 403-7788

Hours

Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm
Sat–Sun: Closed

Serving farms and families in

  • Sumter
  • Columbia
  • Florence
  • Lugoff
  • Camden

Our other location

Charlotte, NC

Ark Veterinary Hospital

6444 Albemarle RdCharlotte, NC 28212Across from Aldi

An all-species veterinary hospital for pets, exotics, birds and farm animals.

(704) 675-7387

Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9am–8pm (5–8pm walk-in urgent care) · Wed: 9am–6pm · Sat: 9am–12:30pm · Closed for lunch 12–2pm

Serving

  • Charlotte
  • Matthews
  • Mint Hill
  • Ballantyne
  • Fort Mill
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Pay the way that works for you.

We accept cash, cards, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, CareCredit, Scratchpay and Cherry payment plans. We don't accept checks.

Last stopYour visit

Ready to schedule a visit?

Herds, horses, pigs or the family pet: tell us who needs care and we'll find a time that works, at our practice or out on your farm.

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