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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, P.C. Devoted Vets for Beloved Pets. Together, Dr. Sam Smith and Dr. Stephen Anderson bring you 23 years of veterinary medical experience.
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Paws & Claws Animal Hospital provides several services to the coastal North Carolina area that are not currently available, or are only partially available. We offer high quality internal, preventive, & geriatric medicine, and soft tissue & orthopedic surgical services to cats and dogs as well as exotic (non-traditional species excluding primates) and local injured wildlife. Additionally, we provi

de referral services in advanced dentistry and oral procedures, radiology, oncology, boarding, bathing, and pet daycare. PCAH also serves as a facility where students training in veterinary medicine can shadow and learn skills on the way to earning their degree. Dr. Smith received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and in 1997 graduated from Ross University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at NC State, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Dr. Smith has more than 15 years experience in veterinary dentistry with training from boarded veterinary dentists and oral surgeons at continuing education programs. His special interests include raptor rehabilitation, advanced dentistry and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from North Carolina State University and continued on at NCSU to graduate with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation, Dr. Anderson moved to the Florida Keys to gain more hands-on experience in exotic animal medicine at the Marathon Veterinary Hospital and spent his free time volunteering his services for the Sea Turtle Hospital, Wild Bird Center and Marine Mammal Rescue Team. After a couple of years in the Keys, Dr. Anderson moved on to bring exotic animal medicine to the Wilmington area. He is also the area veterinarian for the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program, Southern Reptile Rescue, and Sky Watch Bird Rescue, Wilmington chapter of Phoenix Landing, and the Wilmington House Rabbit Society. His special interests include exotic animal medicine (including wildlife), surgery, and oncology.

🐾✨ Did you know you can get your pet’s essentials delivered straight to your door? Our online pharmacy makes it easy to ...
16/09/2025

🐾✨ Did you know you can get your pet’s essentials delivered straight to your door?

Our online pharmacy makes it easy to keep your pets happy and healthy!
✔️ Order prescription diets, heartworm, flea & tick prevention, medications, treats & more
✔️ Convenient autoship options so you never run out
✔️ Delivered right to your home
✔️ Access to frequent sales & discounts

No more last-minute trips or worrying about running out of your pet’s essentials—keeping them protected has never been easier. 🩺

Head to the link in our Instagram bio or through our office's website to shop our online pharmacy and give your pets the care they deserve with the convenience you’ll love!

🎉 Use code "hello20" to save 20% on your first autoship order or code "save20" to save $20 on your order of $99+!

🇺🇸🐾 Happy Labor Day from our whole team—fur, scales, and tails included! Our office will be closed Monday, September 1st...
28/08/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Happy Labor Day from our whole team—fur, scales, and tails included! Our office will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of the holiday.

While our office is closed:

If you have a cat or dog and are experiencing an emergency, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (910) 791-7387. They are located at 50 Greenville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403.

If you have an exotic pet and are experiencing an emergency, please contact Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent Care at (919) 781-5145. They are located at 409 Vick Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.

Attention: Found pet!A good Samaritan brought this sweet guinea pig to our office after finding them near Independence A...
05/08/2025

Attention: Found pet!

A good Samaritan brought this sweet guinea pig to our office after finding them near Independence Ave. We're currently keeping them safe and comfortable while we try to locate their family!

If you believe this little one may be yours, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Our office number is (910) 399-3768. Proof of ownership is required (photos, specific details, etc.) to ensure they’re returned to the right home.

Please share to help spread the word! ❤️

It’s never easy to say goodbye—but we’re bursting with pride as we send off Fatima, Noelle, and MaKenna on their next bi...
04/08/2025

It’s never easy to say goodbye—but we’re bursting with pride as we send off Fatima, Noelle, and MaKenna on their next big adventures!

✨ Fatima is heading off to pursue her Bachelor’s in Biology—the next step in her journey toward vet school.
✨ Noelle and MaKenna are both starting veterinary school at NC State University this fall! 🐺🎓

These three have been so much more than just coworkers—they’ve been friends, teammates, and the kind of people who make our hospital feel like family. Their passion for animals, unwavering kindness, and genuine hearts touched everyone they worked with—both two-legged and four.

We are so proud of them. Their futures are incredibly bright, and while our hearts are heavy to see them go, we know they’re going to make this world a better place for animals and the people who love them.

Please help us wish them all the love and luck as they chase their dreams! 🐾

You’ll always have a home here. 🩵

🎉 Today we're sending the biggest birthday wishes to sweet Lulu, who turns 11 years young! 🥹This sweet, snorty princess ...
12/07/2025

🎉 Today we're sending the biggest birthday wishes to sweet Lulu, who turns 11 years young! 🥹

This sweet, snorty princess and her wonderful momma have been brightening our clinic for years with Lulu's bulldog sass, irresistible wrinkles, and endless charm. 👑🐾

She may be a frequent flyer, but let’s be honest—every visit is just another chance for us to spoil her more. 😉

Happy birthday, sweet girl! We're so lucky to know (and spoil) you 💜🎂

Your pet needs updates, but your calendar says “nope”? 😅 Drop-off appointments are here to save the day! Give us a call ...
07/07/2025

Your pet needs updates, but your calendar says “nope”? 😅 Drop-off appointments are here to save the day! Give us a call to book one today!

🎆 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! 🎆The 4th of July is just around the corner — and so is our weekend office closure! A...
01/07/2025

🎆 Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! 🎆

The 4th of July is just around the corner — and so is our weekend office closure! As a reminder, our office will be closed this Friday and Saturday in observance of the 4th of July! 🇺🇸

If your pet needs medication for fireworks anxiety, pain management, or any regular prescriptions, please request refills now to ensure we can have them ready in time.

💊 We have a 24-hour refill policy, and we want to make sure your pets stay safe and comfortable during the holiday weekend.

📞 Call us at (910) 399-3768 and leave a voicemail on the pharmacy line so we can take care of your pet's prescriptions!

Stay safe, and give your pets extra snuggles from us! 🐶🐱❤️

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🇺🇸In celebration of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturda...
30/06/2025

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🇺🇸

In celebration of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th so our team can enjoy the holiday weekend with loved ones.
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We’ll be back to our normal hours on Monday, July 7th.

If you have a cat or dog and experience a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact the Animal Emergency and Trauma Hospital at (910) 791-7387. They are located at 50 Greenville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403.

If you have an exotic pet and experience a medical emergency while we are closed, please contact Animal Emergency Hospital and Urgent care at (919) 781-5145. They are located at 409 Vick Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy 4th of July! 🐾❤️💙

🎉 Celebration Time! 🎉On June 13th, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a huge milestone—Chevelle officially graduated...
24/06/2025

🎉 Celebration Time! 🎉
On June 13th, we had the absolute joy of celebrating a huge milestone—Chevelle officially graduated from chemotherapy! 🐾💪

This brave warrior has shown incredible strength, resilience, and a tail-wagging spirit through every treatment. Her journey has inspired our entire team, and we couldn’t be more proud of how far she’s come. 💛

We’re honored to have walked this road with her and her amazing family—and we’re all pawsitive that the future is looking bright! ✨

Please join us in giving Chevelle a big round of a-paws and wishing her many healthy, happy years ahead! 🐶🎓🐾

Please be on the lookout if you live or work in Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
11/06/2025

Please be on the lookout if you live or work in Porters Neck and surrounding areas.

We’ve been notified about a loose Blue-and-Gold Macaw flying around the Porters Neck area. Please help us spread the word in hopes that we can reach the macaw’s owner!

The best person to coax an escaped bird down is the owner themselves and our hotline can advise on the best way to do that. Parrots normally don't just come down from trees for strangers (including our volunteers), but the trusted owner can come close enough.

If you are the owner seeing this post, please call our hotline at 1-855-40-RESCU (73728) and feel free to post your contact information below so anyone who sees it can reach you directly. Parrots do not travel far right away, this bird should still be in the area.

10/06/2025

****UPDATE- There was an outage service has been restored ****

🚨 ☎️ Phone Issues ☎️ 🚨

As some of you may have experienced, some calls are unable to be routed through our phone system or are giving you all a constant busy signal or message.

While we work to figure out what is going on and causing these issues, keep in mind you may text us at 910-399-3768 or email us at [email protected]. Our receptionists will get back with you as soon as possible!

We appreciate your patience as we resolve this issue!

The Diggs is now offering grooming! 🐩
31/05/2025

The Diggs is now offering grooming! 🐩

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Opening Hours

Monday 07:45 - 17:30
Tuesday 07:45 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:45 - 19:30
Thursday 07:45 - 17:30
Friday 07:45 - 17:30
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+19103993768

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