Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital

10/30/2026

We are feeling the neighborhood love! 💙🐾

Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at Dixie Trail has been named a 2026 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave, and we have our wonderful neighbors to thank!

Being recognized by the community we care for means so much to our team. We are grateful for the trust you place in us to care for your pets and for the relationships we have built with our Dixie Trail neighbors.

Thank you for making us one of your neighborhood favorites! We love being part of this community.

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

🏆 Honored to be voted Best Veterinarian in The News & Observer’s Best of 2026!

From our team at Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital at Person Street to our Oak Heart Locations across the Triangle, this recognition means so much to us!

With five convenient Raleigh locations, including Person Street, North Hills, South Saunders, Dixie Trail and Longview, our Oak Heart family is proud to provide compassionate, quality veterinary care to the pets and people who make our community so special.

To our wonderful clients, thank you for trusting us. And to our dedicated veterinary teams, thank you for the heart, skill and compassion you bring to every patient, every day.

We are grateful to serve this community and look forward to caring for your pets for years to come! 🐾❤️

10/28/2026

How do I know if a symptom is an emergency or can I wait for a regular vet visit?

Your pet is acting weird, and now you’re wondering… Do I panic or just offer extra treats? 😬 Go to the ER ASAP if your pet:

Can’t breathe or is choking 😱

Collapses, has seizures, or is extremely lethargic 🛌

Is bleeding heavily or can’t keep water/food down 💧

Ingested something toxic, or a foreign body (yes, even chocolate or socks)

Rule of thumb: When in doubt, call your vet. Your pets are pros at being dramatic. But sometimes that drama is serious. 🐶🐱❤️

10/23/2026

Happy Vet Tech week to our RVTs in leadership roles!

Transitioning from a patient advocate to a team leader requires a unique blend of clinical expertise, deep empathy, and immense resilience. RVT leaders do it all—they guide clinical training, manage workflows, mentor the next generation of technicians, and serve as the vital link between hospital management and the floor staff.

Join us in thanking the leadership RVTs who keep our practices strong!

10/22/2026

Happy National Veterinary Technician week!

As we love celebrating our hospital as a whole, we want to shout out the ones that give us a reason to celebrate, our wonderful technicians:

You are the heartbeat of animal medicine. On any given day, you wear a dozen different hats—acting as an anesthesiologist, phlebotomist, surgical nurse, radiology tech, lab analyst, patient advocate, and a shoulder to cry on for pet owners.

If you see one of these wonderful ladies at one of our hospitals, please take a moment to thank them for their dedication and compassion to this field.

Now to celebrate 🎉🐾💚

10/15/2026

Tis the season!
Swipe right to see a true beauty glow up!

Call us today to schedule your grooming appointment so your pup can be fresh for that Halloween Costume Contest that we KNOW they are going to to 🎃🎃🎃🎃

10/13/2026

Why does my pet suddenly act differently toward other animals or people?

Ever notice your usually friendly furball suddenly giving the side-eye to other pets or humans? 😳 Behavior changes can happen for a bunch of reasons:

Health issues: Pain, vision/hearing changes, or discomfort can make your pet more cautious. 🩺

Stress or anxiety: New routines, loud noises, or even new smells can trigger “grumpy mode.” 😬

Life stage changes: Senior pets sometimes mellow… or suddenly become drama queens. 👑

Vet tip: Observe, document, and call us if changes stick around. Sometimes a small health check or behavior tweak is all it takes to get tails wagging (or purrs back on track). 🐶🐱💬