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RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN CARE
For unforeseen and emergent situations, you may be eligible for veterinary assistance. You must call our main line (704-487-6555) to discuss the circumstances, and be able to provide your own transportation to and from the veterinary hospital. Emergency vet assistance is not guaranteed.
In cases where your pet may need emergency veterinary care outside normal business hours, please see the list of area facilities below. (You must click the dropdown arrow to expand the information included for each county.)
The emergency and urgent care clinics listed below are provided for informational purposes only. Association for the Welfare of Animals (AWA) does not provide medical advice. We are not affiliated with, nor do we recommend one provider over another. While AWA has provided the information in good faith, we make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of any service.
For the health and safety of your pet, we encourage you to research local emergency and urgent vet care clinics prior to the need so you are well prepared for emergencies. Furthermore, we recommend that this information be stored in multiple places, for example a notes app on your phone, a printed copy in your house, and a printed copy kept inside your vehicle's dash.
A printable list of the information below can be printed by clicking here: Urgent Care and Emergency Information for Animals
Clinics are listed alphabetically by county so you can quickly and easily locate an office close to you. Please call the provider or visit their website to verify the days and hours of operation prior to travel.
BURKE COUNTY
BURKE COUNTY
Shadow Ridge Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care (Not a 24 hour facility)
965 Malcolm Boulevard
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
828-893-7387 www.shadowridgevets.com
CATAWBA COUNTY
CATAWBA COUNTY
Carolina Animal Specialists and Emergency (Open 24 hours)
1050 US Highway 321 NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-6697 www.ncvetspecialists.com
GASTON COUNTY
GASTON COUNTY
UrgentVet Pet Locations in Gastonia and Belmont (Not 24 hour facilities)
UrgentVet locations do not treat serious trauma cases, like hit-by-car incidents, procedures requiring amputation, overnight hospitalization, or severe illnesses.
2425 East Franklin Boulevard, Suite 175
Gastonia, NC 28054
980-448-7800
600 Park Street, Unit A
Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-8868
To search other UrgentVet locations near you, visit www.urgentvet.com/locations
LINCOLN COUNTY
LINCOLN COUNTY
Denver Animal Emergency (Open 24 hours)
1420 NC-16 Business
Denver, NC 28037
980–222–7115 https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/lake-norman-nc/
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
CARE (Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency) (Open 24 hours)
3726 Latrobe Drive
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-457-2300 www.carecharlotte.com
Carolina Veterinary Specialists (Open 24 hours)
2225 Township Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-9608 www.carolinavet.com/site/home
They also have locations in Huntersville, Rock Hill, Matthews, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro. Visit their website for the address and phone number of these locations.
ANIMAL WELFARE AND WILDLIFE CONCERNS
ANIMAL WELFARE AND WILDLIFE CONCERNS
ANIMAL WELFARE/HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
Contact your local law enforcement or animal control agency. If your concern is in Cleveland County, NC, those numbers are:
Cleveland County Animal Services: 704-481-9884
Cleveland County Communications Non-Emergency Line: 704-484-4888
INJURED WILDLIFE
Click on the website listed below and type in the address of the emergency. The search will return a list of certified animal wildlife rehabilitators close to the location you entered.
LARGE DEAD ANIMALS IN THE ROAD (SUCH AS DEER)
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) can remove dead animals from state-maintained roads in North Carolina. Animals located on private property are the responsibility of the landowner.
You can report dead animals to the NCDOT by calling 1-877-368-4968 weekdays between 8:00 am -5:00 pm or by completing the "Highway Debris/Dead Animals" online form.
Prefer a printable list of all of the locations? Click the link below!
Prefer a printable list of all of the locations? Click the link below!
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