Lazy 5 Vets

Salisbury, NC

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Unknown
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming Daycare Rehab

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Lazy 5 Vets has been Rowan County’s top-rated full-service animal hospital for over 10 years in a row! Serving Rowan County and surrounding areas since 2005, Lazy 5 Vets is a trusted source for high-quality veterinary medical care. We combine modern veterinary medicine with genuine compassion to create an experience that feels different from the moment you walk through our doors

For more than 40 years, the well-respected James Animal Hospital, led by Dr. Ted James, provided compassionate veterinary care to pets and their families throughout Rowan County and the surrounding North Carolina communities. In 2005, Lazy 5 Vets proudly continued that legacy, operating from the same location and inheriting the loyal client base built by Dr. James

Mission — …is to provide the highest quality and most compassionate medical care, while supporting clients through strong relationships and proper pet education

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
25
Support staff
31
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

K-Laser TherapyVeterinary AcupunctureBravecto QuantumOnline pharmacyRapid check-in systemPetDesk app

Services in detail

Wellness examsVaccinesAdvanced diagnosticsSurgical servicesK-Laser therapyVeterinary acupuncturePet boardingProfessional groomingHouse callsEnd-of-life careLaboratory & diagnosticsDental servicesBravecto QuantumFeline friendlyRehabilitationTraining

Appointments & hours

Book online

Monday – Friday : 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Saturday : 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday : Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Lazy 5 Vets offer?+

Lazy 5 Vets offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Lazy 5 Vets established?+

Lazy 5 Vets has served the Salisbury, NC community since 2005.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 860 reviews

The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally patient with anxious animals. The facility is kept clean and modern, and routine appointments are generally easy to schedule through convenient online booking options. Follow-up communication is consistently thorough, and end-of-life care is handled with deep empathy. While most experiences are positive, wait times can occasionally be extended, and some visitors note higher costs for certain routine visits and medication refills.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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.