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Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team
est. 1998



Monday - Thursday 4pm - 8am
Friday 4pm - Monday 8am
Saturday & Sunday 24 hours

Animal Emergency Hospital
of the Strand
Located in Myrtle Beach
Serving Horry & Surrounding Counties
Open weeknights at 4pm
24/7 weekends & holidays
Here when you need
us after hours



Our Team
When you have a pet emergency, every second counts.
We are committed to providing
exceptional veterinary care and customer service.


Dr. Robert Hooker
Veterinarian
After graduating from NC State, Dr. Hooker opened the Animal Emergency Hospital of the Strand in 1998. Dr. Hooker grew up in rural South Carolina also practices general medicine in Bennettsville and Dillon, SC. He is a big fan of Old Time music and enjoys playing claw hammer banjo and guitar. Two of his best pals are Great Danes named Kobalt and Willys. He is most happy with his wife, Megan and son, Leland.
Our experienced veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support staff are here for you.
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