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Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital

6801 Gordon Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411

4.8
700 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardMedication adminClimate controlledOnline booking

Overview

Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Wilmington, NC that offers pet boarding and doggie daycare services exclusively for their existing clients. The facility features separate boarding areas for cats and dogs, temperature-controlled rooms with K9 turf, and overnight staff presence. All boarding guests must have a current physical examination and up-to-date vaccinations including DAP, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza for dogs.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Canine Distemper/Adenovirus/Parvovirus (DAP), Rabies, Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Intestinal Parasite Profile (IPP), Canine Influenza, Feline Distemper

Policies & Details

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

700 reviews analyzed

Wilmington Animal Healthcare is overwhelmingly praised by 85%+ of reviewers as an exceptional veterinary practice with compassionate, knowledgeable staff who provide excellent medical care. The facility excels in emergency situations, senior pet care, and handling difficult situations like euthanasia with remarkable compassion. Common complaints center on long wait times despite appointments, occasional communication breakdowns with phone calls not returned, and some pricing transparency concerns. A small number of serious allegations exist regarding pet deaths, but these represent isolated incidents against hundreds of positive experiences. The practice demonstrates strong follow-up care culture with phone calls after visits, and many clients have been bringing their pets here for 10+ years.

Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.7
Safety
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Communication
4.3
Value
3.8

People love

Exceptional compassionate euthanasia care(45)Excellent emergency/same-day care(40)Follow-up calls after visits(35)Great with anxious/nervous pets(30)Knowledgeable thorough veterinarians(50)

Staff shoutouts

Dr. Katie (Horne/Lewis)(85 mentions)Dr. Gunter(45 mentions)Dr. Ward (Jeff/Stacy)(60 mentions)Dr. Paige(25 mentions)Dr. Rossini(15 mentions)Teeghan(3 mentions)Hayley(3 mentions)Tori(5 mentions)Linda(4 mentions)Trinity(5 mentions)Skylar(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Pet died after dental procedure with no emergency care offered

โ€œOne week later, she had her dental done... Wednesday, something seemed off with her. Thursday night, she was passing blood... By 8:00 am Saturday, she was dead.โ€

Alleged misdiagnosis leading to pet death

โ€œAfter spending the next three days at the Wilmington Animal Trauma Center our precious Taylor passed away due to the negligence of Dr. Horneโ€

Staff allegedly made fun of client in waiting room

โ€œI could hear every word of a conversation that another vet was having with someone, making fun of my decision to feed my dog raw/fresh food, calling it disgusting, and laughing at me.โ€

Pet injured during boarding (bleeding nail)

โ€œWhen we picked up our german shepard the workers in the boarding area told us how good of a dog he was... I noticed one of his toe nails was bleeding.โ€

Long wait times despite appointments(25 mentions)

โ€œI waited an hour past appointment time before seen.โ€

Unexpected fees not communicated upfront(15 mentions)

โ€œI was never informed upfront that this would be classified as an emergency visit with an additional fee.โ€

Poor phone communication/not returning calls(12 mentions)

โ€œNo one answers the phones anymore. I have called for 5 weeks with only an answering machine to talk to.โ€

Staff rudeness(8 mentions)

โ€œThe front desk is very rude on the phone.โ€

Overbooking/overscheduling(8 mentions)

โ€œThey have taken on way more clients than they can handleโ€

Owner replies to 85% of reviewsAvg response: 3dprofessional tone180 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.5/ 5
Amenities5 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.180

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