Friendly
We strive to make sure our customers always feel welcome. From greeting you when you first walk in, to answering all of your questions and making sure you leave feeling V.I. Pets is your go to store for all of your pets needs.
Higley Knowledgeable Staff
We understand your problems with pet issues, and we know how to fix them.
Close To Home
We have Three locations in West Michigan making it a quick and easy stop for your busy schedule
From Guppies to Puppies
We are west Michigan's only full line pet store.
For all your pet needs.
Family Owned and Operated
When you shop at V.I. Pets you and your pets will be treated like family! We know how much your pets mean to you and we will take care of your pets needs like we take care of our own. (pictured on the left: Moe and Mr. Peabody)
Our story
V.I. Pets was started by a bother and sister, John and Nancy Van Iwaarden, in August 1988. They opened their first pet store in the Westshore Mall in Holland Michigan. Over the years V.I. Pets has grown to its present day chain of three pet stores in the Grand Rapids and Holland Michigan area. V.I. Pets continues to be family owned and operated by: John Van Iwaaarden (pictured on the right with his wife and fur baby)
V.I. Pets is the only full line, full service pet store chain left in the Grand Rapids area. V.I. Pets carries; Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish, Corals, Puppies, Kittens, Birds, Reptiles, Small Animals, Ferrets and Chinchillas. V.I. Pets is the only Pet store in the area that carries an exotics license which permits them to sell Degu's, Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs, Prairie dogs, and much more! V.I. Pets also carries a full line of supplies for all your pets needs.
V.I. Pets takes pride in having a team of highly skilled knowledgeable individuals who can assist in all of your pet needs. Each of our store managers has a minimum of 8 years and up to 25 years of experience working at V.I. Pets alone!! Stop in to any of our Three locations and see why V.I. Pets has been West Michigan's favorite Pet store for over 30 years.
