Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic
Gastonia, NC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Gaston Veterinary Hospital and Carolina Cat Clinic have joined forces to provide unparalleled veterinarians caring for cats, dogs, pocket pets, and their families in Gastonia and beyond. Our combined expertise and dedication ensure that your pets receive top-notch care in one convenient location
In 1945 Dr. Ben Dawsey, a recent graduate in veterinary medicine from Auburn University, saw a need for a full-service veterinary hospital in his hometown of Gastonia. Starting out as the first such facility in the county, Gaston Veterinary Hospital has grown from a 900 sq foot building to the 5000 sq foot building that it is today. In 1991 a sister clinic Carolina Cat Clinic was founded to provide medical care exclusively for our feline friends, providing a dog-free environment that they and their owners can enjoy
Mission — It has always been our goal, as well as our pleasure, to establish a personal relationship with our clients and their pets. We strive to meet everyone’s needs whether it is a well-pet visit, diagnosis and treatment of an illness, elective or emergency surgery, or client and pet education
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Daytime
- End-of-life care
- Hospice Palliative
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Gaston Veterinary Hospital: Walk-In Hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-11:30am and 2:00pm-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-11:30am, Sun Closed. Carolina Cat Clinic: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun Closed
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Frequently asked
Does Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic provides daytime emergency care.
Does Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic offer?+
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Emergency, End Of Life.
When was Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic established?+
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic has served the Gastonia, NC community since 1945.
What reviewers say
The practice operates on a convenient walk-in basis without requiring appointments, enabling patients to be seen promptly during busy times. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and gentle with anxious animals, providing exceptional support during end-of-life care and routine treatments alike. However, communication regarding prescription refills can be challenging, and some visitors experience difficulties reaching the office by phone or note higher costs for certain medications and services.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.