Carolina Veterinary Critical Care

Bluffton, SC

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Offering emergency veterinary services to our area of the Lowcountry has been a goal of Dr. Matthew Tenwolde since becoming a permanent resident to Bluffton in 2019. In the short amount of time we have been open, Carolina Veterinary Critical Care has helped over 100,000 patients! We believe in working closely with your family veterinarian in a team-based approach to provide high quality continuity of care. From emergency surgical procedures to hospitalization, post-op supervised overnight patient care, and more, our services allow for pets to get urgent care, sooner

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiographsUltrasoundIn House LabworkOxygen Therapy

Services in detail

HospitalizationIntensive CareOxygen TherapyDigital RadiographsIn House LabworkUltrasoundSurgical Intervention including: Foreign Body, GDV (bloat), Emergency C-Section, Simple or Complicated Laceration Repairs and more

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 6p - 8a; Sat: 12p - Mon 8a

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Frequently asked

Does Carolina Veterinary Critical Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Carolina Veterinary Critical Care provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Carolina Veterinary Critical Care offer?+

Carolina Veterinary Critical Care offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 180 reviews

Carolina Veterinary Critical Care is an independent emergency and critical care hospital located in Bluffton, South Carolina, providing 24-hour and after-hours medical services. The practice features a modern facility equipped with advanced medical technology and is staffed by a team of highly knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarians and support personnel. The hospital handles critical emergencies, urgent medical needs, and end-of-life care with transparent pricing and clear communication, earning strong appreciation from pet owners during stressful situations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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