Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital

Hickory, 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
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy 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

At Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital, our goal is to exceed your expectations. We strive to provide timely service, compassionate care, sound medicine and exceptional communication

Mission — Serving with Honesty, Dedication and Compassion

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Dental radiographyDirect digital radiographyUltrasonographyFull in-house laboratory equipment including automated blood counts and chemistries, automated and manual urinalysis, digital microscopy, aspirates, cytologies, and basic culturesFear-Free restraint methodsCard readers in ALL exam rooms to facilitate flow and prevent patient stressLong-term pain management options

Services in detail

Preventive CareAcute Illness CareQuality Assist Breeders ProgramDental CareSurgeryAnesthesiaEmergency CareComplete Physical ExaminationsPreventive VaccinationsParasite Testing & ControlSenior Health CareHealth CertificatesOn Site Blood WorkModern Radiology SuiteOrthopedicsOphthalmologyInternal MedicineDermatologyPennHIP Hip CertificationOFA CertificationBreed TimingUltrasoundDigital X-RaysUltrasonic Scaling & PolishExtractionsPeriodontal Disease ManagementDental X-RaysComplete Surgical SuiteSoft Tissue & Orthopedic SurgeriesSpecialty SurgeriesEmphasis on Safe AnesthesiaFocus on Effective Pain ControlElectronic Vitals MonitoringIndividualized Protocols

Memberships

AVMA

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8am - 5pm, Tuesday: 8am - 7pm, Wednesday: 8am - 5pm, Thursday: 8am - 7pm, Friday: 8am - 5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 171 reviews

Blue Skies Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary practice in Hickory, North Carolina, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and end-of-life care for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. The facility is widely regarded for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and supportive staff who take time to explain treatment options thoroughly in exam rooms. The practice is recognized for reasonable, honest pricing and a clean facility, accommodating urgent needs and walk-ins when possible. While many clients report deeply positive, long-term relationships and attentive care, some experiences note occasional communication challenges over the phone and instances where emergency availability was limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair 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.