West Shore Animal Hospital

Denver, NC

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Urgent Care
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Urgent Care End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

West Shore Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Denver, NC. We provide trusted, full-service veterinary care in Denver, NC, focused on helping pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives—at every stage

Since 2008, West Shore Animal Hospital has been proud to serve the pets and families of Denver, NC with compassionate, relationship-driven veterinary care. Privately Owned and Operated. Dr. Mac Kendall and Dr. Kelsey Kendall purchased the practice in January 2019

Mission — We strive to support your pets for a long, happy, and healthy life with exceptional veterinary care and trusting, lasting relationships with our expert veterinary team

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
19
Support staff
26
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

In-house lab testingAdvanced imagingDental X-raysLaser therapy

Services in detail

Pet Wellness CarePet DentistryPet SurgeryPet DiagnosticsUrgent & Same-Day CarePet AllergiesPet Laser TherapyPet NutritionPet Urgent Care

Appointments & hours

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Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed. Urgent Care Hours Thursday–Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Frequently asked

Is West Shore Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — West Shore Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does West Shore Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

West Shore Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does West Shore Animal Hospital offer?+

West Shore Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was West Shore Animal Hospital established?+

West Shore Animal Hospital has served the Denver, NC community since 2008.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 632 reviews

West Shore Animal Hospital in Denver, North Carolina, is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive medical care, surgery, urgent care, and boarding. The facility features modern diagnostic equipment, including digital X-ray imaging. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable, providing exceptional support during routine visits, complex surgeries, and end-of-life care. While the overall patient and client experience is exceptionally positive, some visitors note challenges with scheduling prompt appointments, occasional wait times, and variability in front desk interactions.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.