Mission Statement
Our mission is to give personalized care to our animal patients and their families.

About Us

Highlands Veterinary Center was established in July 1972 by Dr. E.V. Stromlund as Highlands Pet Clinic in the Norfolk Highlands section of Chesapeake.  In May of 1980, Dr. Wayne T. Springer purchased Highlands Pet Clinic from Dr. Stromlund who was retiring.  The clinic grew over the next 20 years.   Dr. Wayne Springer’s son Dr. Samuel Springer joined the practice in 1997.  At that time, plans were under way to build a new hospital at a different location, and on February 24, 1999, the new Highlands Veterinary Center was open at our current location on Volvo Parkway.  On October 21, 2003, we were accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (A.A.H.A.).  Our accreditation has been extended through the year 2008.  We are only the second hospital in Chesapeake to receive this honor.  We started offering Laser Surgeries with our Aesculight® CO2 Laser in the spring of 2007.  We have a dedicated team of 12 staff members who love what they do.  We are a family owned practice giving personalized care to our animal patients and their families for over 30 years.

Doctors’ Bios

Wayne T. Springer, V.M.D. - Dr. Wayne was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Washington & Jefferson College in 1971.  He went to Veterinary School at the University of Pennsylvania and received the degree of Veterinary Medical Doctor in 1975.  He purchased Highlands Pet Clinic in 1980 and was the director for 23 years.  He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (A.V.M.A.) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (V.V.M.A.) He is married to Sharon and has two sons, Samuel, who is a veterinarian as well, and Matthew who is pediatrician.  He also has two grandsons.  In his off time, he likes singing at Oaklette United Methodist Church, collecting antiques, and hiking.

Samuel W. Springer, D.V.M. - Dr. Sam was born in Western Pennsylvania; however, he was raised in Virginia Beach, VA where, in 1988, he graduated from Green Run High School.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Washington & Jefferson College in 1992.  He went to Veterinary School at Virginia Tech. and received the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.  Dr. Sam joined Highlands Pet Clinic in May 1997.  He oversaw the construction of Highlands Veterinary Center, which opened February 24, 1999, and became hospital director in 2003.  He is a member of the A.V.M.A., V.V.M.A., A.A.H.A., and he is a past president of the Tidewater Veterinary Academy.  He is married to Diane and has two sons, Jacob and Dylan.  In his off time, he likes singing at Great Bridge Presbyterian Church and the Virginia Beach Chorale, hiking, and fishing.

Services

We are a full service Veterinary Medical & Surgical Hospital.  We offer:

• Laser Surgery including Feline Declaws, Spays, Neuters, Soft Tissue, & Orthopedic Surgeries.

• Full in-house laboratory offering Complete Blood Counts, Blood Chemistries, Thyroid Profiles, & Liver/Bile Acid Profiles.

• Vaccination and wellness programs.

• Radiology offering Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) certification.

• Orthopedic surgery for a variety of conditions including ruptured cruciate & patella luxation repair.

• Boarding

• Grooming

• Full Dental Care

• Geriatric Health Screening

• Canine reproduction medicine offering Semen evaluation, Ovulation timing, A.I., & Surgical A.I.

• Microchip Implantation

• Laser Ear Cropping

• Much, Much More!!