Banfield Pet Hospital

Hickory, NC

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Inside Retail
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Our Hickory veterinary clinic is conveniently located inside PetSmart on 8th Street Drive SE, making it easy for local pet owners to access quality care. Beyond routine check-ups, we proudly offer essential services including spaying and neutering, microchipping, DNA testing, dental cleanings, and ear exams. At our Hickory pet hospital, our compassionate team of veterinarians and vet techs provide comprehensive care tailored to your pet's needs

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
4
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Dental digital x-rayDigital radiology (Pet X-Rays)In-house laboratory diagnostics

Services in detail

Behavior evaluationCat and dog skin and coat careComprehensive wellness examsDog and cat vaccinationsNutrition recommendationsOrthopedic evaluation and treatmentParasite prevention and treatmentPet gastrointestinal diagnosis and treatmentGeneral surgerySpaying and neuteringDental digital x-rayDigital radiology (Pet X-Rays)In-house laboratory diagnosticsDrop-off servicesEnd-of-life careForeign language and ASL interpretation servicesIn-house veterinary pharmacyMedical groomingMicrochippingOnline pharmacyWisdom Panel™ Canine DNA testPet health products available for purchaseDental suppliesJoint health supplementsParasite control productsSkin and coat care productsDental cleaningsEar exams

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Tue 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Wed 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Thu 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fri 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sun 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m

Frequently asked

Is Banfield Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Banfield Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Banfield Pet Hospital offer?+

Banfield Pet Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 266 reviews

This veterinary practice features a caring, knowledgeable medical team and friendly reception staff that provide thorough explanations and excellent patient handling, especially for anxious pets. Wellness subscription plans help make routine veterinary care predictable and affordable for many families. While the clinic offers convenient scheduling, clean facilities, and compassionate end-of-life services, some experiences involve frustration regarding unexpected upcharges, subscription contract terms, and limited availability for urgent or emergency cases.

Frequently praised for

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

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

10 open roles
New this month · pay listed
8 Technician2 Support & front-of-house

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