Agave Animal Hospital is a new, locally owned veterinary hospital created to give Southern Utah families a warmer, more modern place to care for the animals they love.
Agave Animal Hospital was founded by two veterinarians, Dr. Madison Tripp and Dr. Nicole Sorensen, who share a simple belief: great veterinary care should feel personal. We wanted to build a practice where pets are treated like family, where owners never feel rushed, and where modern medicine and genuine compassion go hand in hand.
The agave is a desert plant that thrives where others struggle — resilient, deeply rooted, and unmistakably part of the Southern Utah landscape. That’s exactly the spirit we want for our hospital and the pets we care for: healthy, hardy, and at home in St. George. From the red rock heat to the trails your dogs love, we understand the realities of desert pet ownership and tailor our care to it.
Across St. George, many veterinary clinics have been acquired by large national corporations. Agave is different: we are privately owned and independently operated by the veterinarians who treat your pets. That independence means our decisions are guided by what’s right for your animal and your family — not by corporate quotas or outside shareholders.
Whether it’s a first puppy visit, a routine wellness exam, a dental cleaning, surgery, or a worrying day when your pet just isn’t themselves, we’ll meet you with clear communication, fair guidance, and a steady, caring hand.
We treat every animal as if it were our own.
Thoughtful diagnostics, surgery, and preventive care.
Clear options and pricing, never pressure.
Invested in the St. George community we serve.
Veterinarian & Co-Owner
Dr. Madison Tripp is a co-owner of Agave Animal Hospital and a veterinarian dedicated to compassionate, individualized care for the pets of St. George and Washington County. She believes the best medicine starts with listening — to both pets and the people who love them — and is excited to put down roots in Southern Utah. [Full bio coming soon.]
Veterinarian & Co-Owner
Dr. Nicole Sorensen is a co-owner of Agave Animal Hospital and a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is known for creating a calm, supportive environment where pets and their people feel heard and respected, and for treating every animal as if it were her own — from routine wellness visits to complex medical and surgical cases.
New patients are welcome at Agave Animal Hospital. Request an appointment and our team will reach out to get your pet scheduled.
Opening Soon
We’re not open yet — Agave Animal Hospital, St. George’s newest independently owned veterinary hospital, is coming soon. Follow along and reach out anytime.