Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital

Durham, NC

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We pride ourselves on being a comprehensive animal healthcare facility dedicated to employing cutting-edge veterinary techniques in order to effectively diagnose, treat, and nurture your beloved four-legged companions. With an extensive history spanning over three decades, we have been faithfully serving the communities of Durham and Raleigh, offering an array of medical, surgical, and dental services tailored to the individualized needs of our patients

With an extensive history spanning over three decades, we have been faithfully serving the communities of Durham and Raleigh. Dr. Summer Hedges purchased Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital from Dr. Stephanie Dalrymple in February 2020

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
6
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

ultrasoundsECHOsame-day labworkdental X-rayson-site radiologyon-site ultrasound technologyechocardiograms

Services in detail

Preventive CarePediatric CareEmergency CareDentistrySurgical ServicesLaboratory TestsRadiologyUltrasoundMicrochipPharmacy

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed, Holidays: Closed

Frequently asked

Is Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Raleigh-Durham Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 121 reviews

This independent veterinary hospital provides compassionate and thorough pet care with a strong emphasis on fear-free handling and clear communication. The facility features attentive staff members who are excellent with anxious pets and skilled at explaining treatment plans in detail. Most visits feature prompt service with minimal waiting in reception areas. While many experience dedicated medical attention and successful surgical outcomes, some visitors note challenges with specific diagnoses and communication during critical situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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.