Carolina Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Group

09/16/2025

This is so exciting for our staff as well as the Wilmington community! ♥️

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center is proud to introduce Dr. Nicole Alleva and welcome her to the team. Dr. Alleva will join the team officially on October 1st.

Dr. Alleva grew up in New York. She earned her BS in Biochemistry at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. She then attended veterinary school at Cornell University. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship at the University of Georgia. From there she went to the University of Missouri for her Neurology/Neurosurgery residency. During her residency, Dr. Alleva had the opportunity to work in both a private practice in Charlotte, NC as well as in academia.

Dr. Alleva enjoys all aspects of neurology but has special interests in treating meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO), intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and epilepsy.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Alleva enjoys spending time with her husband and son, as well as her two cats and dog. She enjoys gardening, reading, and hiking. Her goal is to visit every state park in North Carolina!

Dr. Alleva will start to schedule patients sometime in October once we ensure our MRI is set up and her and her team get acquainted and oriented to their new equipment.

Welcome to the Team Dr. Alleva, we are excited to have you here and to be able to offer Neurology services to Wilmington and our surrounding communities.

08/29/2025

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! Dr. Pippa says she’s ready for a few days off after all of her hard work!🥰🩺👓💜

08/29/2025

https://veterinarycarefoundation.org/donate-today/veterinary-practice-donation/?state=NC&member=NC100945

We want to thank everyone who has reached out since our explosion sending your thoughts and prayers, well wishes and encouragement. This has meant so much to our team, who continue to show up to work each day, taking care of your pets, while carrying the load of dealing with the loss of moving to our new building.

Many people have inquired about sending funds to help with rebuilding and other costs. Our insurance will be helping with that, and as I thought about a way for the community to show their support to be involved in our recovery and moving forward initiatives, it occurred to me that your generosity could be best served by helping other pet owners who are struggling to pay for the care of their pet.

Many people do not know that Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral has a not-for-profit foundation that is meant to help these owners. The love of pets goes beyond financial status and the love and comfort one gets from being a pet owner should be supported.

I think the best way to show support and to be a part of our recovery is to donate to this fund rather than towards rebuilding and construction. The returns on your donation will help many pet owners select the level of care needed to address illnesses or injury so their time with their pet is extended and the pet will live at its maximum ability, providing the love and companionship we all appreciate from our pets.

The link above will take you to the Veterinary Care Foundation's website, as they administer this fund. Thank you for your support of ECVR and thank you for your donation.

08/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination! Your words were so greatly appreciated and meant so much! 💙

07/09/2025

Do you have someone that’s a superhero to you or your beloved pet? Nominate them today! 💙

ECVR Superhero Nominations

Every day, there are heroic acts being taken to help save the life of your pet, or to improve its quality of life. Our team consistently is responding to the crisis, and they swoop in to "save the day".

They may not be wearing superhero capes or masks, rather, they are suited in their scrubs, and they are racing forward to care for your pet. Often times these heroic acts go unnoticed as they are not seeking the spotlight and it is considered a part of their job. They are humble, yet they are heroic.

This is your chance to recognize our heroes at ECVR. You can use the QR Code or the link below to nominate your hero. You can nominate as many separate heroes as you would like, simply rescan the QR code for each nomination.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KR93RB7

06/15/2025

The new building is coming along nicely! We are all so excited for the big move!

06/09/2025

Congratulations Gary! ♥️🥳

📣 Please join us in celebrating a truly exceptional leader!

We’re proud to share that our Hospital Director, Gary Walker, has been awarded the 2025 Elevate Award—an honor that recognizes leaders who are committed to continuous learning and uplifting the next generation of veterinary professionals.

With over 25 years of experience, Gary leads with purpose, heart, and humility. From mentoring fellow hospital directors, to launching “Tech Talks” for local veterinary professionals, his dedication to education and service shines in everything he does. When asked why he leads, Gary said:

“I believe my team deserves to be led, and they deserve to work in an environment that challenges them to be better while supporting their individuality throughout their journey.”

Whether it’s guiding new leaders or organizing disaster relief efforts for communities in need, Gary embodies what it means to elevate others.

👏 Help us celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

05/29/2025

We’d like to give a huge shout out to our girl Nora, today is her 9th birthday! Nora has been a rehab patient for almost 7 years now, she’s had a few bumps in the road but we’ve kept her going! She’s an amazing girl and just the sweetest newfie ever! We love you Nora and we hope you have the best birthday!!
🧁💜🥰

05/29/2025

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day! We don’t know them all but we owe them all. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

05/21/2025

We are proud to recognize this big-eyed beauty Khala for her hard work shredding those pounds! Khala has lost over 2 pounds in the last month, which may not sound much - but thats about 8% of her body weight! On such a small frame it’s making a huge difference. Go Khala! Keep up the good work!