Springs Road Animal Hospital
Hickory, NC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Personalized Pet Care, Rooted in Hickory. Springs Road Animal Hospital has been a fixture on this corner of Hickory since 1976, and our team is proud to carry that legacy forward with a fresh approach to compassionate, modern veterinary medicine. We partner with dog and cat families across Catawba County to build personalized care plans that reflect your pet's lifestyle, your priorities, and the kind of long, healthy life you want for them. Whether you're here for a routine wellness visit, a same-day urgent care appointment, or something in between, you'll find a team that treats your pet like family — because to us, that's exactly what they are
This corner of Hickory has been home to a veterinary practice since 1976, and we’re proud to be its current chapter. In September 2020, Dr. Brittany Holler Barkley and her husband purchased Springs Road Animal Hospital, refreshed the facility, and updated its medicine and protocols — all while preserving the neighborhood-clinic feel that’s defined this place for nearly five decades
Mission — Springs Road Animal Hospital is a general practice veterinary clinic that delivers compassionate veterinary care to dogs and cats in Hickory, North Carolina. We make recommendations through personalized health care plans to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of our patients and we are committed to treating all of our clients and patients with respect
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm; Saturdays*: 8:30am - 12:30pm; Sunday: Closed; *Select Saturdays
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Frequently asked
Does Springs Road Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Springs Road Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Springs Road Animal Hospital offer?+
Springs Road Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Springs Road Animal Hospital established?+
Springs Road Animal Hospital has served the Hickory, NC community since 1976.
What reviewers say
Springs Road Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Hickory, North Carolina, known for offering affordable pet care and maintaining a welcoming, supportive environment. The veterinary and support teams are frequently described as kind, attentive, and deeply compassionate, particularly when handling anxious pets or guiding families through end-of-life decisions. Appointments are generally efficient, with accessible scheduling and short wait times. While the majority of experiences are positive, some visitors note occasional communication hurdles regarding prescriptions, variable fee structures, and isolated instances of staff friction. Overall, the clinic serves as a trusted neighborhood healthcare provider for multi-generational pet families in the area.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.