Welcome New Clients! Book today and get $50 off your first exam! *Terms Apply

We now offer Call-Ahead Urgent Care appointments Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM.

Malaherd Veterinary Hospital

Because every pet is family. ♥

Proudly welcoming new clients and returning clients with same day and next day appointments available!

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At Malaherd, our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care for every pet, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a calm, low-stress, and nurturing environment.

Our dedicated veterinary team approaches each patient with genuine love and meticulous attention, cultivating lasting relationships built on trust and transparency. We take the time to listen, to educate, and to partner with you — ensuring you feel confident and supported in every decision regarding your pet’s health and future.

Here, veterinary care is more than a service, and it’s not just about treatment — it’s about trust, connection, and caring for your beloved companion with the same devotion we would offer our own.

Compassionate Pet Care

Quality Veterinary Advocacy

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Behind the name

The Malaherd Story

We all have that special breed that we are drawn to. We wanted to honor two of our incredible fur babies, who we lost prior to opening – an Alaskan Malamute and a German Shepard. Instead of incorporating their names, we decided to use their breeds. Thus, Malaherd was born – “Mala” for Alaskan Malamute and “Herd” for German Shepherd.

- Janine Cole, DVM (Founder of Malaherd)

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Providing outstanding pet care

When it comes to Malaherd Veterinary Hospital, you can expect compassionate, quality veterinary advocacy. We will make it our priority to go above and beyond in order to keep your canine or feline family member feeling great.

At Malaherd Veterinary Hospital, we believe that it is much easier to prevent diseases than it is to treat them.

Preventative Pet Care

Our experienced veterinarians provide many surgical services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures.

Pet Surgery

At Malaherd Veterinary Hospital, our team is well-trained to diagnose and treat your pet’s condition.

Pet Diagnostics

Just as it’s important for you to see a dentist regularly, it’s important for dogs and cats as well. Your pet’s oral health is directly connected to their overall health.

Pet Dentistry

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Malaherd Veterinary Hospital advantages: Fear Free Environment|Superior Quality|Professionalism|Customer Service

Thank you for making us one of the highest-rated veterinary hospitals in Albuquerque, NM.

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Switched here after we could not get an appointment for several months with our previous vet. This office has been great. I don’t get the sense that they are trying to upsell us on anything, they have been kind but straightforward on care and have allowed us to find prescriptions cheaper providing us with the prescription, which is allowing us overall better care of our pets. Thank you!

Meghan B.

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This clinic has a very kind and knowledgeable staff! We are first time puppy parents and are super happy with the care our puppy Bella received! The facility is very clean, organized, and nice. They took the time to answer all of our questions and addressed our concerns. Would definitely rate a 10 out of 10 and recommend it to anyone looking for such amazing care!

Antonette B.

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