Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital

Granite Falls, 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 Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Compassionate Veterinary Care for Your Best Friend

Mission — At Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital, we focus on your pet's comfort and well-being, providing exceptional medical care and services in a stress-free environment. Our goal is that you and your loved one always feel like part of the family

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Services in detail

Wellness CareSick & Urgent CareDentistryEnd-of-Life CareLabs & DiagnosticsMicrochippingPain ManagementParasite PreventionPet ResortSurgeryBoardingDaycareGroomingBathing

Appointments & hours

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Veterinary Services: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm, Sunday: Closed. Boarding Services: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Frequently asked

Is Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 535 reviews

Lake Hickory Veterinary Hospital is widely regarded as a compassionate, highly competent provider of veterinary care, boarding, and grooming services. The facility is consistently praised for its warm, attentive staff and knowledgeable veterinarians who take time to comfort anxious animals and explain medical options thoroughly. While the vast majority of visitors highlight exceptional emergency responses, gentle end-of-life care, and reasonable pricing, a small number of visitors note challenges with longer wait times, communication gaps, and occasional unexpected billing charges. Overall, the practice maintains a deeply loyal client base spanning many years.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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