Craven Animal Hospital

Craven Animal Hospital AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

Thank you to our hard working Receptionists!! Without them we would be lost 😅Their dedication to the pets and clients do...
04/25/2025

Thank you to our hard working Receptionists!! Without them we would be lost 😅

Their dedication to the pets and clients does not go unnoticed 💜

*Not Pictured; Sharon & Brigid

04/22/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🎉🐶

Let’s give a big shout-out to the unsung heroes behind the front desk! These amazing people juggle phone calls, greet you & your pets, and keep our practice running smoothly! 🐱💖

Their warm smiles and loving care create a welcoming environment for all pets and their humans. So, next time you visit your vet, don’t forget to thank the receptionist who makes it all happen! 🐶🐱🐢🦎🐍🦜🐇🦔🐁

✨ Let’s celebrate the magic they bring to our pet’s healthcare! 🥰🫶

Easter Pet Safety Tips!!Easter is full of fun and treats—but some can be very dangerous for pets! Here are a few things ...
04/18/2025

Easter Pet Safety Tips!!

Easter is full of fun and treats—but some can be very dangerous for pets! Here are a few things to watch out for:

🚫 Chocolate & Candy: Chocolate and sugar-free candies (especially those containing xylitol) are toxic to pets. Keep them well out of reach.

🌷 Lilies: Beautiful, but highly toxic to cats—even just a few bites of leaves or pollen can cause kidney failure.

🥚 Plastic Easter Grass: This decorative filler can be very tempting for cats but can cause serious digestive blockages if ingested.

🧺 Easter Treats & Toys: Be cautious with small toys or parts that could be choking hazards or if ingested can cause blockages.

🍽️ Table Scraps: Resist those eyes! Rich or fatty foods can upset your pet's stomach or lead to pancreatitis.

**As a reminder, we will be closed Saturday 4/19 & Sunday 4/20 for the Holiday. Please see the pinned post on our main page for more information**

We will be closed from 12-2pm on Tuesday April 15th for our monthly Staff Meeting & Training!!Please plan medication and...
04/14/2025

We will be closed from 12-2pm on Tuesday April 15th for our monthly Staff Meeting & Training!!

Please plan medication and food pickups accordingly. For medication requests, we ask that you provide ample notice to give the doctors and staff an opportunity to accommodate prior to your pet running out of medication.

If your pet is requiring urgent medical care during the times we are closed please contact Swansboro Emergency and Trauma Center at 910-325-8227

Craven Animal Hospital will be closed Saturday 4/19 & Sunday 4/20 for the Easter Holiday. We will be open normal busines...
04/11/2025

Craven Animal Hospital will be closed Saturday 4/19 & Sunday 4/20 for the Easter Holiday. We will be open normal business hours Monday 4/21/25. 🐣🐰✝

If you are in need of any medications or food please plan to pick up around these hours. For medication refills, please call us ASAP so we can fill all requested medications prior to the holiday. We ask that any boarders dropping off on Friday 4/18 that are in need of any vaccines please check in by noon so that we can accommodate them for you.

We will not have any medical staff here during the times closed; if your pet is having a medical emergency while we are closed please call the Emergency Pet Hospital in Havelock at 252-444-1399, or Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency at 910-325-8227. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!

HAPPY NATIONAL SIBLING DAY!! Show us your pets in the comments below enjoying sibling love or even a little sibling riva...
04/10/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL SIBLING DAY!!

Show us your pets in the comments below enjoying sibling love or even a little sibling rivalry!! 💗

Were still trying to find the right time to tell our fur babies that they're adopted 😅

We will be closed from 12-2pm on Thursday March 13th for our monthly Staff Meeting & Training!!Please plan medication an...
03/12/2025

We will be closed from 12-2pm on Thursday March 13th for our monthly Staff Meeting & Training!!

Please plan medication and food pickups accordingly. For medication requests, we ask that you provide ample notice to give the doctors and staff an opportunity to accommodate prior to your pet running out of medication.

If your pet is requiring urgent medical care during the times we are closed please contact Swansboro Emergency and Trauma Center at 910-325-8227.

Wishing Dr. Levi a Happy Birthday today!! He is so amazing with his patients and the staff. We are so lucky to have him ...
03/07/2025

Wishing Dr. Levi a Happy Birthday today!! He is so amazing with his patients and the staff. We are so lucky to have him 🫶🎉

Our phones are currently down due to short staffing over lunch. Phones should be back up around 2pm. If you are having a...
02/25/2025

Our phones are currently down due to short staffing over lunch. Phones should be back up around 2pm. If you are having a medical emergency please go to Swansboro Emergency Animal Hospital. We will be checking our email and answering those as quickly as possible. Our email is [email protected].

We will be closing early TODAY 2/19/25 at 4:30pm due to inclement weather. We are planning to reopen tomorrow morning, T...
02/19/2025

We will be closing early TODAY 2/19/25 at 4:30pm due to inclement weather. We are planning to reopen tomorrow morning, Thursday 2/20/25 at 9am. If your pet is having a medical emergency during the times we are closed please contact the Emergency Pet Hospital at 252-444-1399 OR Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma at 910-325-8227. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you all stay safe and warm!

UPDATE!! OWNER WAS FOUND!!Does anyone recognize me? I was found off of Old Cherry Point rd by Brinson Elementary school....
02/17/2025

UPDATE!! OWNER WAS FOUND!!

Does anyone recognize me? I was found off of Old Cherry Point rd by Brinson Elementary school. Female lab wearing a red collar. Please give us a call at 252-637-4541!

02/12/2025

‼️ IMPORTANT MICROCHIP INFORMATION ‼️

The microchip company, Save This Life, has abruptly closed. This means any microchips under this company are no longer traceable! Please visit https://www.aaha.org/for-veterinary-professionals/microchip-search/ to check to see if your pet's microchip is still valid. If your chip has been affected, please register it as soon as possible! You may visit https://www.freepetchipregistry.com/ or check with another company such as HomeAgain, 24HourPetWatch, PetLink, SmartTag, or AKC unite to re-register the chip.

**Please note, this is NOT the microchip company we use, so if your pet has been microchipped through us, your pet's microchip is not impacted. If you are unsure of your cat's microchip number, please call and we can check if it's in your cat's record and provide that information to you.

CHECK THIS OUT!! 🦷We had the honor of working with Puff and her owners to help treat her Osteomyelitis (a nasty infectio...
02/12/2025

CHECK THIS OUT!! 🦷

We had the honor of working with Puff and her owners to help treat her Osteomyelitis (a nasty infection in her jaw bone!). With this procedure, she is on the way to being able to eat better, be more comfortable and have a better quality of life. Dogs and cats aren't the only pets that need dental care!

February is National Pet Dental Month but we celebrate good quality dental care year round!! All of our dental procedures include:

Induction into general anesthesia & monitoring: These monitors will assist the doctors and technicians in knowing how well your pet is oxygenating their blood, what their blood pressure is, how their heart is working, respiratory patterns, and the level of gas anesthesia they will require. In addition to the electrical monitors, there will also be a technician by your pet’s side the entire time manually monitoring and taking notes.

Full mouth radiographs. X-rays are a vital part of each dental procedure; they allow us to see how healthy the entire tooth is. Many times a tooth can look healthy but still be harboring disease below the gums. We will take an x-ray of each tooth prior to cleaning, and we will also take radiographs after each tooth extraction.

Ultrasonic scaling of each tooth. This allows us to remove plaque and calculus that has built up on the surface of the crown as well as under the gum line, where periodontal disease begins.

Once the teeth have been removed of plaque and tartar, each tooth is measured for sulcus depth and charted. Sulcus depth tells us whether any of the tooth’s attachment has been affected by disease or not.

Extractions if necessary are done on a case by case basis. These often require removing the multiple rooted teeth one root at a time with elevators, drills and other specialized equipment.

Polishing & Irrigation. Each tooth is polished with a mildly flavored prophy paste. This smooths the tooth surface and removes any small scratches that are left. The mouth is rinsed with saline and a bacteria-killing solution to clear any debris.

Recovery. After the dental procedure is over, a technician will stay with your pet until they are fully awake. Their endotracheal tube will be removed once they regain their swallowing reflexes and their IV catheter will be removed shortly before being discharged.

Discharge & at home care. The technician will go over any medications that will need to be administered and answer any questions you may have. You will also be sent home with a dental kit for at home care and prevention.

Address

4603 Old Cherry Point Road
New Bern, NC
28560

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(252) 637-4541

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Craven Animal Hospital in New Bern, NC is a full-service companion animal hospital . It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.