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Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency

Your partner for patient care. We help veterinarians by providing specialized care to pets.

Whether you need help managing pet emergencies when a neighborhood veterinarian is closed, or you’re looking for advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care, CASE offers state-of-the-art veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort & compassion. We also help pets facing emergencies when their go-to veterinarian isn’t available. If a veterinarian needs a specialist’s help with a patient case

, we have the resources to help support the patient’s case. We’re proud to be trusted by veterinarians and pet owners throughout North Carolina, and we take that trust seriously. It’s a big part of why we’re open 24/7 for emergency walk-ins and immediate referrals. When it comes to caring for pets, we recognize that time is of the essence. No matter the time of day, our hospital always has an on-site critical care veterinarian, backed by a full support team, to provide exceptional support for pets in need of care.

04/14/2026

Cherry Berry stopped by for a visit after a fun hike with her mom—Dr. Evans from Banfield Pet Hospital Hickory! 🐾🍒

We’re always happy to see a referring veterinarian choose our 24-hour clinic, even when they have the option to go to their own hospital. Dr. Evans trusted CASE for our specialized care, and we’re looking forward to helping Cherry Berry feel better in the short term ❤️

04/10/2026

Meet Kinley! 🐾 This sweet 4-month-old Miniature Schnauzer came to us feeling lethargic, not eating, and vomiting for several days 💛

Our team ran diagnostics, including abdominal radiographs and lab work, and determined she was dealing with gastroenteritis. With subcutaneous fluids and an anti-nausea injection, Kinley was already on the road to feeling much better!

We’re so glad she came in when she did and that we could help get this little girl back on the path to recovery 🐶💕

04/09/2026

Take a look at these cuties! 🐾 Meet sweet little Rowdy Parker, a 2-month-old Boxer puppy, who came in for some trouble standing at home.

Dr. Maxfield, who had just started her 12-hour overnight shift, was one of the first to meet this wiggly little guy. She was over the moon to give him LOTS of love 💓

Good news—everything was perfectly fine with Rowdy! No medications needed, just an RX for plenty of kisses and snuggles 😍

04/08/2026

Meet Mack! 🐾 A 1.5-year-old Bulldog who came in after swallowing an earbud on Sunday.

Thanks to our Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Haysom, and her team, we were able to remove the foreign body with a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure—no surgery needed! 🙌

Foreign body ingestions can become serious very quickly, which is why prompt evaluation is so important. We’re so glad Mack came in and that we could help him feel better fast.

And can we take a moment for those adorable little teefers?! 😍 Even after an ER visit, Mack is still serving all the Bulldog charm. 💛

04/06/2026

Meet Bucky, a 9½-month-old Bichon who first came to see us after a scary fall—he had jumped out of a window and landed on the sidewalk 🐾💙

Unfortunately, Bucky had broken both of his front legs, but our team quickly got him pain medication and splinted up his little legs. Last night, we saw him again for a recheck and to re-splint his legs. His fractures are healing nicely, though he’ll still need the splints a little while longer.

To brighten things up, our team added some fun accents to his splints—because even peg legs deserve a little style 😍💛

Hang in there, Bucky! You’re on your way to running and playing again soon 🐶✨

04/05/2026

Meet Noodle, June & Daisy! 🐾 These three are the beloved pups of one of our amazing doctors, and they’re feeling all the Easter spirit 🐰💛

They’re ready and waiting for the Easter Bunny to make his way to town, spreading treats, snuggles, and lots of festive cheer! 💕

Happy Easter from all of us at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency! 🐶🐾💛

04/03/2026

Meet Walter & PePe! 🐾 These two are the beloved pups of one of our fantastic management team members, and they were absolute stars during their visit 💕

They even got to test out some of the fun “props” for our social media-approved friends! Of course, good behavior earned them plenty of treats 😍

And yes—they’re getting ready for the Easter Bunny too, looking extra festive and adorable! 🐰💛

04/02/2026

Meet sweet “Sesame,” an 8-month-old cutie who came in for some bleeding from his inner ear 🐾💛

It turns out Sesame had a bit of an ear infection, and it was so itchy that he accidentally hurt his little ear. Our team couldn’t get enough of him—he was passed around for love, kisses, and snuggles, and we even snapped a photo of him resting in the nape of a staff member’s neck 😍

We’re so glad we could help Sesame feel better and give him all the extra love he deserves!

03/31/2026

Meet Stella! 🐾 A 4-year-old Dachshund who recently came to our ER experiencing dystocia, or difficulty giving birth. Our emergency team acted quickly, and thanks to their swift care, Stella safely welcomed four sweet, healthy puppies into the world! 💗🐶

While she was in surgery, we were also able to spay Stella to protect her long-term health and prevent future complications. Mom and babies are now recovering well, and we couldn’t be happier with this heartwarming outcome! 🐾💖

03/30/2026

Sweet Purdy, a gentle Great Pyrenees, was recently brought to Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency by a kind Good Samaritan who wanted to check for a microchip 🐾❤️

Thankfully, Purdy was microchipped and registered, which allowed our team to quickly contact her family and reunite them the same day!

This is a perfect reminder of how important it is to microchip your pets and keep your information up to date. Accidents happen, and pets can slip away, but a microchip provides a safe path home—you never know when it could make all the difference 🐶💛

03/27/2026

Meet Blossom, a 3-year-old kitty who came to see us for vomiting and diarrhea 🐾💗

Blossom was such a sweet girl and absolutely LOVED exploring our exam rooms. In true cat fashion, she found a cozy cubby up high, made herself right at home, and even curled up for a nap 😴

We’re so glad we could help Blossom feel safe and comfortable during her visit. We know vet trips can be stressful for many cats (and their owners!), so moments like this mean everything 💕

We hope you’re feeling all better now, Blossom!

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1050 US Highway 321 NW
Hickory, NC
28601

Telephone

+18283286697

Website

http://ncvetspecialists.com/

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