Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency
Hickory, NC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
24/7 emergency veterinary care and specialty referral services for pets in Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley area
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
For referral services, we are open: Mon-Fri from 7am-6pm. We are open 24/7 for emergency care
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Frequently asked
Does Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency offer?+
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
What reviewers say
Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency in Hickory, NC is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. The facility provides critical care, surgery, behavioral consultations, and diagnostic services such as ultrasound and radiology. While many clients describe the staff and veterinarians as deeply compassionate, thorough, and supportive during end-of-life care and traumatic emergencies, others experience significant friction, citing very long wait times, high and unexpected costs, communication gaps, and occasional inconsistencies in diagnostic accuracy. The clinic operates with structured triage protocols, upfront payment requirements for emergency services, and private rooms for families experiencing pet loss.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.