New veterinary hospital opening in St. George, Utah
Agave Animal Hospital is expected to open in early 2027 at 6021 S River Rd in St. George, Utah — and we're working to open sooner if we can. We're a new, independently owned hospital for dogs and cats, built from the ground up by local veterinarians.
Free, no commitment — you'll be first to hear when a date is set.
What to expect when we open
When the doors open, Agave will be a full-service hospital for dogs and cats: wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, dental care with dental X-rays, spay and neuter and other surgeries, in-house lab work, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy. We also plan to hold room in the schedule for emergency and same-day sick visits during regular hours whenever we can.
Planned hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday — planned being the operative word, since we may adjust before opening day. Once we're open, emergencies and urgent cases are welcome during those hours: if something is wrong with your pet and our doors are open, call us. Outside those hours, contact the nearest emergency veterinary provider.
Until opening day, though, we aren't seeing patients at all. If your pet needs help now, please don't wait on us — call your regular veterinarian or the nearest emergency provider today.
How to be first through the door
The opening list is the whole pitch: send us your name and your pets' names through the contact page, and you're on it. No deposit, no commitment. We'll email when there's something real to report — a firm opening date, the online scheduler going live, the first appointment slots opening up.
In the meantime, there's nothing else you need to do. When opening gets close, we'll walk you through transferring your pet's records and booking a first visit. If you have a question we haven't answered here or on our FAQs page, email admin@agavevet.com.
Where we're building
The hospital is going up at 6021 S River Rd, St. George, UT 84790 — on River Road, on the fast-growing south side of town. That puts us within an easy drive of Bloomington, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, and Hurricane, and we expect to see pets from all over Washington County.
If River Road is part of your regular route, you can watch the building take shape between now and opening day. We're also posting photos from the job site as we go — see how construction is coming along — and we share milestones on our Facebook and Instagram pages as we hit them.
Who's behind Agave
Agave is independently owned by two local veterinarians — no corporate parent; owned outright by the veterinarians who will work here. Co-founder Dr. Nicole Sorensen, DVM, is one of them, and she's building the kind of practice she'd want for her own pets: unhurried appointments and a team that knows your pet by name.
That independence matters more than it used to. Across the country, national corporate groups have been buying up local veterinary practices at a steady pace — often without the sign out front ever changing. Agave is being built to stay locally owned, which means decisions about how your pet is cared for get made in St. George, by the veterinarians in the exam room. There's more of the story on our About page.
Opening-day questions, answered
When does Agave Animal Hospital open?
We expect to open in early 2027, and we're working to open sooner if construction allows. We won't promise a firm date until we can keep it — join the opening list through our contact page and you'll hear the moment one is set.
Can I book an appointment yet?
Not yet. For now, the contact page is the way in — join the opening list and we'll notify you as soon as scheduling opens.
Will you take new patients when you open?
Yes — every patient will be a new patient on day one. Dogs and cats of all ages are welcome, and joining the opening list through our contact page is the fastest way to get a first visit on the books once booking opens.
What services will you offer?
Wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping, dental care with dental X-rays, spay and neuter and other surgeries, in-house diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and same-day sick and urgent visits during regular hours whenever possible, including emergencies that come in while we’re open.
Where exactly will the hospital be?
6021 S River Rd, St. George, UT 84790 — on River Road on the south side of St. George. We'll serve St. George and the surrounding Washington County communities, including Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, and Bloomington.
Are you hiring?
Yes — we're building the founding team now. Open roles for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants are posted on our careers page at agaveanimalhospital.com/careers/, with client-care roles to follow closer to opening. Applications go directly to the owners, and we reply within two business days.
Do you see cats?
Yes. Agave will care for both dogs and cats of all ages, from new kittens and puppies through senior pets.
Ready to meet your St. George veterinarian?
We expect to open in early 2027 — and we'd love to hear from you before then. Reach out now and you'll be among the first to know when booking opens.