Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Flat Rock, NC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital provides full primary veterinary services, as well as emergency and critical care for cats and dogs in Flat Rock. We are open 24/7, 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Mission — The veterinarians and staff of Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital and Veterinary Emergency Hospital (WCRAH-VEH) are dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art primary and emergency care as part of your pet’s total healthcare team. Combining these full-service areas at one hospital, we provide continuity of care unique in the Western Carolinas. We are committed to providing the utmost professional service to our patients, their owners, and family veterinarians, treating each with compassion, integrity, dignity, and respect. We will continually develop trust, honesty and integrity within ourselves, between ourselves as team members and between ourselves and our clients
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
24/7 EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE: Open 24/7 all 365 days a year. PRIMARY CARE SERVICES: Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. Closed on major holidays for regular veterinary services
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Frequently asked
Is Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital, and also Cat Friendly certified.
What services does Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital offer?+
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
What reviewers say
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Emergency Hospital provides round-the-clock emergency and routine veterinary care with an updated, clean facility and state-of-the-art equipment. The veterinary team is widely regarded as highly knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate, particularly during critical medical procedures, surgical interventions, and end-of-life care. While many clients experience prompt and life-saving attention, wait times can occasionally be lengthy during high-volume periods, and some visitors note challenges with front desk interactions and post-treatment communication. Services command premium pricing typical of emergency care facilities.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.