The Animal Hospital of Carrboro
Carrboro, North Carolina
General Info
We are the best small animal practice in North Carolina, serving the greater Carrboro and Chapel Hill area since 1974. We strive to practice the highest quality of veterinary services available using state of the art technology and techniques so that we can treat your pets as you would like them to be treated, like a part of our family and with the utmost respect and care for their health. We are also AAHA Accredited. Accreditation by AAHA means we’ve passed a voluntary evaluation of more than 900 standards and that we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care for your pet.
Reviews
Michella A.
23 Jan 2019
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GET A RECEIPT UPON ARRIVAL OF ALL PROCEDURES THEY WANT TO DO TO YOUR PET. Twice now I have been charged for procedures I did not agree to--one of which was a subcutaneous injection of fluids because m...
GET A RECEIPT UPON ARRIVAL OF ALL PROCEDURES THEY WANT TO DO TO YOUR PET. Twice now I have been charged for procedures I did not agree to--one of which was a subcutaneous injection of fluids because my dog was a little dehydrated. I can hydrate my own dog. It's not like we found her on the side of the road. We take her home and she's leaking fluid all onto my husband which was very worrisome. They will ask you "Did you get that free sample of ___?" And of course they don't offer it to you until your dog is past the free sample weight limit. I thought my dog had a UTI so I brought in a urine sample (but forgot to keep it in the fridge for a couple hours). She said she needed another sample which I didn't know meant pricking her with a needle to get it (naive I know). But neither sample showed a bacterial infection. If she would have tested the sample I gave her there would have been no need to stick her with a needle (probably not a big deal but if she was going to test both anyway...). Don't buy medication from them. I got one sentinel pill for $30 when I could have gotten 6 for the same price on Chewy. The vets here are after your money and not the care of your pet. I now drive 3 times as far to go to Banfield. They always know what medicine my dog needs, what the meds do and how to administer them, they tell me the price beforehand and I can choose whether or not I want it, and their puppy plan is amazing. $500 for a year including a spay, free visits, and all of her vaccinations! I wish I knew about them before and didn't waste my time and money here just cause it was close. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Don't go here.
Brogan Boles
10 May 2018
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This place is the WORST. I am not at all confident that the receptionist I spoke to even likes animals. I am a local elementary school teacher and recently visited this office after my students foun...
This place is the WORST. I am not at all confident that the receptionist I spoke to even likes animals. I am a local elementary school teacher and recently visited this office after my students found three kittens on our playground at recess. We rescued the abandoned kittens and I took them to this office because it was the closest, and I figured they would certainly be willing to give me advice and help me out... it is teacher appreciation week, after all! The first words out of the receptionists' mouth were, "we don't look at animals without payment." Interestingly enough, my next stop was Carrboro Veterinary Plaza and they welcomed the kittens with open arms, checked them out for me, loved on them and sent us home with all kinds of accoutrements. I will never ever go back to The Animal Hospital of Carrboro and strongly recommend you take your pets five minutes up the road to Carrboro Veterinary Plaza.
Danielle Gordon
15 Mar 2018
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Nothing but helpful and helped me get the best care for my budget.
Anna Hewett
31 Jan 2018
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I just moved to Carrboro and brought my cat here for her first NC vet visit. Dr. Anderson and the rest of the office staff were very welcoming and made me feel great about transitioning my pets’ care ...
I just moved to Carrboro and brought my cat here for her first NC vet visit. Dr. Anderson and the rest of the office staff were very welcoming and made me feel great about transitioning my pets’ care to this practice! My cat is very anxious and Dr. Anderson had a very calming effect on her. She also did a really great job of thoroughly explaining all our options for treating my cat’s hyperthyroidism!
Elise Immordino
27 Jan 2018
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Please don’t support this business. One of my friends used to work here and she was relentlessly bullied by the head vet (Dr. Anderson). It was as if she picked one person in the building to torment a...
Please don’t support this business. One of my friends used to work here and she was relentlessly bullied by the head vet (Dr. Anderson). It was as if she picked one person in the building to torment and then when they quit, on to the next person. It got to the point to where my friend would come home crying every night and believing what the doctor was accusing her of (being thick, stupid, making mistakes when she wasn’t, telling her she would never accomplish anything). None of her coworkers took her side on anything. She finally quit when her family found her in a sobbing mess on the floor dreading the day ahead. My friend is presently suffering from PTSD from her experience and has panic attacks even thinking about working there. Her nightmares keep her up constantly and she has terrible self esteem to where she’s scared of applying anywhere and won’t leave the house. The staff there, while possible good with animals, are terrible humans and I wish to god we had evidence of this so she could sue.
Rick-Glynis Tanner
27 Nov 2017
REPORT
Had to take a friend's dog in for urgent care. Found everyone friendly, professional, and competent. Facility was clean and well laid out considering the quirky building. Dr. Crom answered my question...
Had to take a friend's dog in for urgent care. Found everyone friendly, professional, and competent. Facility was clean and well laid out considering the quirky building. Dr. Crom answered my questions and showed kindness in managing the dog during its exam. The staff showed flexibility in my additional requests for nail trimming and medication application.
Jennifer H.
26 Sep 2017
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We have been using the Animal Hospital (Dr Dewana Anderson) for the last four years after we moved here from New York. She is an amazing vet and everyone who works there are fabulous. Apart from the...
We have been using the Animal Hospital (Dr Dewana Anderson) for the last four years after we moved here from New York. She is an amazing vet and everyone who works there are fabulous. Apart from them taking care of 3 cats she helped me with difficulties on my ginger boy, 0llie. He has also spent time there in the kennel, while we were Away, ass he has to be on a special diet.Highly, highly recommend them
Bill G.
1 Aug 2017
REPORT
My car broke down in Carrboro & I had to find a place to board my elderly dog Shelby overnight with no time to spare. Cameron & the team @ The Animal Hospital stepped up & verified Shelby's medical re...
My car broke down in Carrboro & I had to find a place to board my elderly dog Shelby overnight with no time to spare. Cameron & the team @ The Animal Hospital stepped up & verified Shelby's medical records with my local vet office over the phone & got Shelby boarded fast. They also were very sensitive to the fact the Shelby is elderly & was nervous about being in a new place. They took excellent care of Shelby including providing a nice clean blanket, great food & walking her! They did an excellent job & helped me out in a pinch. Thanks Cameron!
Mat C.
30 Mar 2017
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We have been using AHC for both vet and boarding services since we moved to Carrboro just over a year ago based on the recommendation of some life long friends in the area. I am not disappointed and w...
We have been using AHC for both vet and boarding services since we moved to Carrboro just over a year ago based on the recommendation of some life long friends in the area. I am not disappointed and would easily recommend them to anyone looking for a vet/boarding.
Sam Perry
16 Mar 2017
REPORT
WE LOVE THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL and DR ANDERSON! Our dog Lucy absolutely LOVES going to the vet - not because she is strange but because she LOVES Dr. Anderson SO MUCH.
I have never seen a vet be so lov...
WE LOVE THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL and DR ANDERSON! Our dog Lucy absolutely LOVES going to the vet - not because she is strange but because she LOVES Dr. Anderson SO MUCH.
I have never seen a vet be so loving with animals in my life. Her compassion and her gentle demeanor makes Lucy so comfortable and she adores going to see her - even if it means getting a shot.
The entire staff truly loves each pet like they are their own. We have also boarded Lucy here and she was so well taken care of and loved that we will only leave her with the staff at The Animal Hospital when we are out of town.
I've had other pets and been to different vets over the years and I have never had a more personal, loving and friendly experience than with these doctors.
I can't say enough wonderful things about The Animal Hospital and if you aren't taking your furbabies here then you are nuts - they love them just as much as we do and you can't ask for anything more in a vet.
I HIGHLY recommend The Animal Hospital Carrboro!!!!!
Katie Barrett
10 Mar 2017
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The veterinarians are very caring and do a great job of walking us through our options when our pup has an issue. They also follow up quickly after ER visits, which is nice.
Lauren King
5 Mar 2017
REPORT
Kind of weird getting a sarcastic and overly stern lecture on our chubby pup from the vet. (We have the dog on weight control food, exercise program) and still got basically told off over it all. Also...
Kind of weird getting a sarcastic and overly stern lecture on our chubby pup from the vet. (We have the dog on weight control food, exercise program) and still got basically told off over it all. Also not fast, nor inexpensive.
Michael Travers
28 Nov 2016
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Real friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Fair price for services, $8 to clip dog nails. Dog seems to like them, and that's always a plus!
Tyler Curtain
18 Oct 2016
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The folks here are terrific. The beagle puppy loves the vets, their techs, and the wonderful dog spa next door.
Myra Carpenter
2 Oct 2016
REPORT
My American Eskimo Dog is a fairly new client there. Recently had a minor emergency that needed attention on a Saturday morning. They were able to work her in and provide the medications she needed. W...
My American Eskimo Dog is a fairly new client there. Recently had a minor emergency that needed attention on a Saturday morning. They were able to work her in and provide the medications she needed. We've have positive experiences with two Vets and numerous staff members.
Marjorie Margolis
22 Sep 2016
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I've had nothing but fantastic experiences at this vet. I see Dr. Crum. She spends a lot of time with my dog and is very thorough. She communicates clearly and really cares about her patients. My ...
I've had nothing but fantastic experiences at this vet. I see Dr. Crum. She spends a lot of time with my dog and is very thorough. She communicates clearly and really cares about her patients. My dog had to get his leg amputated and she was incredibly helpful in walking me through various options and also directing me to resources to help with the cost. The wait time is usually very reasonable (no more than 20 minutes) and the availability is great (I can usually get in either same day if something is wrong). The location could not be more convenient.
Brenda K.
15 Jul 2016
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This is one of the worst animal hospitals I have visited. And I want you all to know that I've been a loyal customer, coming regularly for my dog's check ups, so felt even more upset with their treat...
This is one of the worst animal hospitals I have visited. And I want you all to know that I've been a loyal customer, coming regularly for my dog's check ups, so felt even more upset with their treatment because I was a 'regular'. I had an appointment scheduled for Saturday morning for my dog's check up. I even received a reminder call from the vet's office 2 days before my appointment. So my sweet pooch and I arrived promptly for our appointment and were told we had to wait because there were 3 emergencies ahead of us. What!!!! I told them I had an appointment, but the receptionists didn't seem to care. They told me that it was their policy. So I started waiting, thinking it would be a few minutes. 50 minutes later, just before closing time, they whisked us into a back room. I waited another 10 minutes, so now it was fully 1 HOUR since I arrived for my appointment, and I could hear the vets/techs in the back laughing and kidding around. NO ONE CAME INTO OUR ROOM. Finally I'd had enough. I got a copy of my pet's medical record and left, letting them know that we would not be returning. It is clear to me that greed was the motivating factor here. The Animal Hospital charges much more for emergencies than regular check ups. They obviously care nothing for responsible pet owners who bring in their healthy pets for check ups and preventive tests/vaccines. We'll be going to one of the other fine vets in the area, who are run by professionals.
Christopher Baca
24 May 2016
REPORT
Doctors have all been great communicators. Staff is courteous and competent and love animals. Prices are reasonable. They offer a conservative approach and don't push a blood panel or other advanced ...
Doctors have all been great communicators. Staff is courteous and competent and love animals. Prices are reasonable. They offer a conservative approach and don't push a blood panel or other advanced diagnostics at you.
Chas Mac
21 Apr 2016
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I've been a client for about 3 months now. Fantastic people and service, everyone there has been great with my puppy. They've always been happy to answer any questions I've had and saw us for an emerg...
I've been a client for about 3 months now. Fantastic people and service, everyone there has been great with my puppy. They've always been happy to answer any questions I've had and saw us for an emergency appointment despite not having had an appointment there before.
Ashley Rolland
22 Mar 2016
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Perhaps this clinic could resolve to stop ripping people off, and lying to people about their animal's health, for New Years! Otherwise, customers would be wise to patronize a different clinic in the ...
Perhaps this clinic could resolve to stop ripping people off, and lying to people about their animal's health, for New Years! Otherwise, customers would be wise to patronize a different clinic in the area, that doesn't specialize in lying to customers, and actually cares about your animal's well being instead of cash. I have known several employees at this clinic, who quit because of their uncooth and dishonest way of practicing Animal Medicine!
Jay D'Lugin, MD, MS
18 Feb 2016
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Very caring, professional friendly staff. Nice facility: clean, modern. They offer a wide variety of services. On-site/immediately adjacent grooming and boarding are also available
Derek Linz
25 Jan 2016
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Amazingly skilled and compassionate staff!
Elaine Laird Gaertner
10 Sep 2015
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Switched to Animal Hospital (after 20 years) when another very respected pet clinic made us feel really bad. Wow, these folks are great, convenient, easy going, and my dog & 2 cats can walk & bike ri...
Switched to Animal Hospital (after 20 years) when another very respected pet clinic made us feel really bad. Wow, these folks are great, convenient, easy going, and my dog & 2 cats can walk & bike right around the corner. The doctors and staff are so personable, able to interact well with the humans and animals! We use their kennel now, too.
Erik M.
9 May 2015
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We've been taking our beagle to the Animal Hospital for 7 years now. Even after moving from Chapel Hill to Raleigh this spring, we still make the trek down I-40 for these guys... Because they are wort...
We've been taking our beagle to the Animal Hospital for 7 years now. Even after moving from Chapel Hill to Raleigh this spring, we still make the trek down I-40 for these guys... Because they are worth it.Drs. Dorsch and Anderson are excellent vets and very compassionate to both the humans and animals they deal with. They do a ton of their own lab work in house, as opposed to sending it out to a lab, which I love. They seem equally into the science of their work and the art of treating their furry patients.I hope we can find a vet that we like as well as these guys in Raleigh, but until then we will continue logging miles on I-40 to get our dog cared for at the Animal Hospital.
Jen Styles Zuercher
25 Mar 2015
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I moved from Chapel Hill nearly 8 yrs ago and Dr. Dorsch is still my favorite vet.
Laura Johnson
6 Feb 2015
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I cannot say enough good things about The Animal Hospital staff, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Dorsch. They have shown incredible kindness to me and my pets. I just wish I would have found them sooner. They a...
I cannot say enough good things about The Animal Hospital staff, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Dorsch. They have shown incredible kindness to me and my pets. I just wish I would have found them sooner. They are the real deal - they truly care about their patients and they are genuine, good people.
Kevin L.
29 Jul 2014
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My cat now receives better health care than I do. Bravo, United States of Frivolous Lawsuits & Unaffordable Health-care/disinterest. I took Midna to another vet when I first arrived in this town, who ...
My cat now receives better health care than I do. Bravo, United States of Frivolous Lawsuits & Unaffordable Health-care/disinterest. I took Midna to another vet when I first arrived in this town, who diagnosed her hacking and wheezing attacks as mere allergies, and who suggested that further testing would cost a significant amount, and where any new diagnosis would likely be untreatable. As seasons passed and the attacks continued, I found this diagnosis more difficult to accept, let alone believe. That's when I took her highness to the Animal Hospital of Carrboro (AHC), and our lives changed forever.No, really, things changed.Midna's new doc, Dr. Dorsch, rolled out the red carpet and never rolled it back up. He agreed (I like it when people agree with me) that it was unlikely to be allergies, and more likely to be a list of other things. This list was the list of things the other vet had warned against testing for due to cost/inability-to-treat. Dr. Dorsch, however, recommended we test one possibility at a time, according to cost, likelihood, and treatability. First up? Cat asthma, testing via xray.Diagnosis? Cat asthma.Treatment? Some inhalers.Problem solved! Midna has been nearly attack-free for 8 months. During that time, Dr. Dorsch has made himself available for consult via email, responding to my inquiries within a day.Who gets this kind of treatment from a family physician who has dozens of other patients? No one. Just my cat. And your cat or dog, if you bring him/her to AHC.
Melanie See
17 Jul 2014
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We've been taking our pets to The Animal Hospital since 1983, when we got married and got our first cat. Dr. Ward owned the practice then and when he retired we knew he'd left us in good hands.
Dr. D...
We've been taking our pets to The Animal Hospital since 1983, when we got married and got our first cat. Dr. Ward owned the practice then and when he retired we knew he'd left us in good hands.
Dr. Dorsch and Dr. Anderson are both fine veterinarians. They lay out all the treatment possibilities and their costs and benefits, and then are respectful of the decision one makes. One of my cats is 19 and hyperthyroid. We are at the "keep the Elderly Gentleman comfortable" stage. He gets his daily methimazole, but no more. Both Dr. Dorsch and Dr. Anderson are fine with this. I have *never* felt pressured to do more or spend money on expensive treatments. Though I'm sure they prefer it when we bring in the Middle-Aged Lady (she's sweet and purrs), they have always been good with Elderly Gentleman Cat. Even though he is an evil beast when he is there.
I know the time is not far off when we will have to send Elderly Gentleman Cat on his final journey. In 31 years we've had to have two cats euthanized. (One was 16 and had sarcoma, the other 12 with FIV.) I know that, when the time comes, both EGC and I will be treated with respect, love, and care. And, really, can one ask more from one's veterinarian?
Don Guenther
1 Apr 2014
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The best care for your animals!!
George B
20 Oct 2013
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Great vet and excellent care for my twenty-three year old kitty. My vet has gotten old and while on travel with my cat, he became very ill. It is hard to find a vet who will take on an elderly anima...
Great vet and excellent care for my twenty-three year old kitty. My vet has gotten old and while on travel with my cat, he became very ill. It is hard to find a vet who will take on an elderly animal and even harder to find one who will treat your animal with respect. These people saved my kitty's life! They did a profile and set him up for treatment (antibiotic for urinary tract infection) and got him on the road to recovery.
Since I am transitioning to this area over the next few years, I am moving my pet's care to these people. They are simply the best. To be willing to see an elderly cat from out of town and treat him says volumes about the quality of their practice.
Maria Stuart Nickerson
15 May 2013
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Excellent care and very caring people!
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The Animal Hospital of Carrboro
Carrboro, North Carolina
General Info
We are the best small animal practice in North Carolina, serving the greater Carrboro and Chapel Hill area since 1974. We strive to practice the highest quality of veterinary services available using state of the art technology and techniques so that we can treat your pets as you would like them to be treated, like a part of our family and with the utmost respect and care for their health. We are also AAHA Accredited. Accreditation by AAHA means we’ve passed a voluntary evaluation of more than 900 standards and that we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care for your pet.
Business Hours
Monday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Thursday
07:30AM-18:00PM
Friday
07:30AM-18:00PM
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Reviews
Michella A.
23 Jan 2019
GET A RECEIPT UPON ARRIVAL OF ALL PROCEDURES THEY WANT TO DO TO YOUR PET. Twice now I have been charged for procedures I did not agree to--one of which was a subcutaneous injection of fluids because m...
GET A RECEIPT UPON ARRIVAL OF ALL PROCEDURES THEY WANT TO DO TO YOUR PET. Twice now I have been charged for procedures I did not agree to--one of which was a subcutaneous injection of fluids because my dog was a little dehydrated. I can hydrate my own dog. It's not like we found her on the side of the road. We take her home and she's leaking fluid all onto my husband which was very worrisome. They will ask you "Did you get that free sample of ___?" And of course they don't offer it to you until your dog is past the free sample weight limit. I thought my dog had a UTI so I brought in a urine sample (but forgot to keep it in the fridge for a couple hours). She said she needed another sample which I didn't know meant pricking her with a needle to get it (naive I know). But neither sample showed a bacterial infection. If she would have tested the sample I gave her there would have been no need to stick her with a needle (probably not a big deal but if she was going to test both anyway...). Don't buy medication from them. I got one sentinel pill for $30 when I could have gotten 6 for the same price on Chewy. The vets here are after your money and not the care of your pet. I now drive 3 times as far to go to Banfield. They always know what medicine my dog needs, what the meds do and how to administer them, they tell me the price beforehand and I can choose whether or not I want it, and their puppy plan is amazing. $500 for a year including a spay, free visits, and all of her vaccinations! I wish I knew about them before and didn't waste my time and money here just cause it was close. Please don't make the same mistake I did. Don't go here.
Brogan Boles
10 May 2018
This place is the WORST. I am not at all confident that the receptionist I spoke to even likes animals. I am a local elementary school teacher and recently visited this office after my students foun...
This place is the WORST. I am not at all confident that the receptionist I spoke to even likes animals. I am a local elementary school teacher and recently visited this office after my students found three kittens on our playground at recess. We rescued the abandoned kittens and I took them to this office because it was the closest, and I figured they would certainly be willing to give me advice and help me out... it is teacher appreciation week, after all! The first words out of the receptionists' mouth were, "we don't look at animals without payment." Interestingly enough, my next stop was Carrboro Veterinary Plaza and they welcomed the kittens with open arms, checked them out for me, loved on them and sent us home with all kinds of accoutrements. I will never ever go back to The Animal Hospital of Carrboro and strongly recommend you take your pets five minutes up the road to Carrboro Veterinary Plaza.
Danielle Gordon
15 Mar 2018
Nothing but helpful and helped me get the best care for my budget.
Anna Hewett
31 Jan 2018
I just moved to Carrboro and brought my cat here for her first NC vet visit. Dr. Anderson and the rest of the office staff were very welcoming and made me feel great about transitioning my pets’ care ...
I just moved to Carrboro and brought my cat here for her first NC vet visit. Dr. Anderson and the rest of the office staff were very welcoming and made me feel great about transitioning my pets’ care to this practice! My cat is very anxious and Dr. Anderson had a very calming effect on her. She also did a really great job of thoroughly explaining all our options for treating my cat’s hyperthyroidism!
Elise Immordino
27 Jan 2018
Please don’t support this business. One of my friends used to work here and she was relentlessly bullied by the head vet (Dr. Anderson). It was as if she picked one person in the building to torment a...
Please don’t support this business. One of my friends used to work here and she was relentlessly bullied by the head vet (Dr. Anderson). It was as if she picked one person in the building to torment and then when they quit, on to the next person. It got to the point to where my friend would come home crying every night and believing what the doctor was accusing her of (being thick, stupid, making mistakes when she wasn’t, telling her she would never accomplish anything). None of her coworkers took her side on anything. She finally quit when her family found her in a sobbing mess on the floor dreading the day ahead. My friend is presently suffering from PTSD from her experience and has panic attacks even thinking about working there. Her nightmares keep her up constantly and she has terrible self esteem to where she’s scared of applying anywhere and won’t leave the house. The staff there, while possible good with animals, are terrible humans and I wish to god we had evidence of this so she could sue.
Rick-Glynis Tanner
27 Nov 2017
Had to take a friend's dog in for urgent care. Found everyone friendly, professional, and competent. Facility was clean and well laid out considering the quirky building. Dr. Crom answered my question...
Had to take a friend's dog in for urgent care. Found everyone friendly, professional, and competent. Facility was clean and well laid out considering the quirky building. Dr. Crom answered my questions and showed kindness in managing the dog during its exam. The staff showed flexibility in my additional requests for nail trimming and medication application.
Jennifer H.
26 Sep 2017
We have been using the Animal Hospital (Dr Dewana Anderson) for the last four years after we moved here from New York. She is an amazing vet and everyone who works there are fabulous. Apart from the...
We have been using the Animal Hospital (Dr Dewana Anderson) for the last four years after we moved here from New York. She is an amazing vet and everyone who works there are fabulous. Apart from them taking care of 3 cats she helped me with difficulties on my ginger boy, 0llie. He has also spent time there in the kennel, while we were Away, ass he has to be on a special diet.Highly, highly recommend them
Bill G.
1 Aug 2017
My car broke down in Carrboro & I had to find a place to board my elderly dog Shelby overnight with no time to spare. Cameron & the team @ The Animal Hospital stepped up & verified Shelby's medical re...
My car broke down in Carrboro & I had to find a place to board my elderly dog Shelby overnight with no time to spare. Cameron & the team @ The Animal Hospital stepped up & verified Shelby's medical records with my local vet office over the phone & got Shelby boarded fast. They also were very sensitive to the fact the Shelby is elderly & was nervous about being in a new place. They took excellent care of Shelby including providing a nice clean blanket, great food & walking her! They did an excellent job & helped me out in a pinch. Thanks Cameron!
Mat C.
30 Mar 2017
We have been using AHC for both vet and boarding services since we moved to Carrboro just over a year ago based on the recommendation of some life long friends in the area. I am not disappointed and w...
We have been using AHC for both vet and boarding services since we moved to Carrboro just over a year ago based on the recommendation of some life long friends in the area. I am not disappointed and would easily recommend them to anyone looking for a vet/boarding.
Sam Perry
16 Mar 2017
WE LOVE THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL and DR ANDERSON! Our dog Lucy absolutely LOVES going to the vet - not because she is strange but because she LOVES Dr. Anderson SO MUCH.
I have never seen a vet be so lov...
WE LOVE THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL and DR ANDERSON! Our dog Lucy absolutely LOVES going to the vet - not because she is strange but because she LOVES Dr. Anderson SO MUCH.
I have never seen a vet be so loving with animals in my life. Her compassion and her gentle demeanor makes Lucy so comfortable and she adores going to see her - even if it means getting a shot.
The entire staff truly loves each pet like they are their own. We have also boarded Lucy here and she was so well taken care of and loved that we will only leave her with the staff at The Animal Hospital when we are out of town.
I've had other pets and been to different vets over the years and I have never had a more personal, loving and friendly experience than with these doctors.
I can't say enough wonderful things about The Animal Hospital and if you aren't taking your furbabies here then you are nuts - they love them just as much as we do and you can't ask for anything more in a vet.
I HIGHLY recommend The Animal Hospital Carrboro!!!!!
Katie Barrett
10 Mar 2017
The veterinarians are very caring and do a great job of walking us through our options when our pup has an issue. They also follow up quickly after ER visits, which is nice.
Lauren King
5 Mar 2017
Kind of weird getting a sarcastic and overly stern lecture on our chubby pup from the vet. (We have the dog on weight control food, exercise program) and still got basically told off over it all. Also...
Kind of weird getting a sarcastic and overly stern lecture on our chubby pup from the vet. (We have the dog on weight control food, exercise program) and still got basically told off over it all. Also not fast, nor inexpensive.
Michael Travers
28 Nov 2016
Real friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Fair price for services, $8 to clip dog nails. Dog seems to like them, and that's always a plus!
Tyler Curtain
18 Oct 2016
The folks here are terrific. The beagle puppy loves the vets, their techs, and the wonderful dog spa next door.
Myra Carpenter
2 Oct 2016
My American Eskimo Dog is a fairly new client there. Recently had a minor emergency that needed attention on a Saturday morning. They were able to work her in and provide the medications she needed. W...
My American Eskimo Dog is a fairly new client there. Recently had a minor emergency that needed attention on a Saturday morning. They were able to work her in and provide the medications she needed. We've have positive experiences with two Vets and numerous staff members.
Marjorie Margolis
22 Sep 2016
I've had nothing but fantastic experiences at this vet. I see Dr. Crum. She spends a lot of time with my dog and is very thorough. She communicates clearly and really cares about her patients. My ...
I've had nothing but fantastic experiences at this vet. I see Dr. Crum. She spends a lot of time with my dog and is very thorough. She communicates clearly and really cares about her patients. My dog had to get his leg amputated and she was incredibly helpful in walking me through various options and also directing me to resources to help with the cost. The wait time is usually very reasonable (no more than 20 minutes) and the availability is great (I can usually get in either same day if something is wrong). The location could not be more convenient.
Brenda K.
15 Jul 2016
This is one of the worst animal hospitals I have visited. And I want you all to know that I've been a loyal customer, coming regularly for my dog's check ups, so felt even more upset with their treat...
This is one of the worst animal hospitals I have visited. And I want you all to know that I've been a loyal customer, coming regularly for my dog's check ups, so felt even more upset with their treatment because I was a 'regular'. I had an appointment scheduled for Saturday morning for my dog's check up. I even received a reminder call from the vet's office 2 days before my appointment. So my sweet pooch and I arrived promptly for our appointment and were told we had to wait because there were 3 emergencies ahead of us. What!!!! I told them I had an appointment, but the receptionists didn't seem to care. They told me that it was their policy. So I started waiting, thinking it would be a few minutes. 50 minutes later, just before closing time, they whisked us into a back room. I waited another 10 minutes, so now it was fully 1 HOUR since I arrived for my appointment, and I could hear the vets/techs in the back laughing and kidding around. NO ONE CAME INTO OUR ROOM. Finally I'd had enough. I got a copy of my pet's medical record and left, letting them know that we would not be returning. It is clear to me that greed was the motivating factor here. The Animal Hospital charges much more for emergencies than regular check ups. They obviously care nothing for responsible pet owners who bring in their healthy pets for check ups and preventive tests/vaccines. We'll be going to one of the other fine vets in the area, who are run by professionals.
Christopher Baca
24 May 2016
Doctors have all been great communicators. Staff is courteous and competent and love animals. Prices are reasonable. They offer a conservative approach and don't push a blood panel or other advanced ...
Doctors have all been great communicators. Staff is courteous and competent and love animals. Prices are reasonable. They offer a conservative approach and don't push a blood panel or other advanced diagnostics at you.
Chas Mac
21 Apr 2016
I've been a client for about 3 months now. Fantastic people and service, everyone there has been great with my puppy. They've always been happy to answer any questions I've had and saw us for an emerg...
I've been a client for about 3 months now. Fantastic people and service, everyone there has been great with my puppy. They've always been happy to answer any questions I've had and saw us for an emergency appointment despite not having had an appointment there before.
Ashley Rolland
22 Mar 2016
Perhaps this clinic could resolve to stop ripping people off, and lying to people about their animal's health, for New Years! Otherwise, customers would be wise to patronize a different clinic in the ...
Perhaps this clinic could resolve to stop ripping people off, and lying to people about their animal's health, for New Years! Otherwise, customers would be wise to patronize a different clinic in the area, that doesn't specialize in lying to customers, and actually cares about your animal's well being instead of cash. I have known several employees at this clinic, who quit because of their uncooth and dishonest way of practicing Animal Medicine!
Jay D'Lugin, MD, MS
18 Feb 2016
Very caring, professional friendly staff. Nice facility: clean, modern. They offer a wide variety of services. On-site/immediately adjacent grooming and boarding are also available
Derek Linz
25 Jan 2016
Amazingly skilled and compassionate staff!
Elaine Laird Gaertner
10 Sep 2015
Switched to Animal Hospital (after 20 years) when another very respected pet clinic made us feel really bad. Wow, these folks are great, convenient, easy going, and my dog & 2 cats can walk & bike ri...
Switched to Animal Hospital (after 20 years) when another very respected pet clinic made us feel really bad. Wow, these folks are great, convenient, easy going, and my dog & 2 cats can walk & bike right around the corner. The doctors and staff are so personable, able to interact well with the humans and animals! We use their kennel now, too.
Erik M.
9 May 2015
We've been taking our beagle to the Animal Hospital for 7 years now. Even after moving from Chapel Hill to Raleigh this spring, we still make the trek down I-40 for these guys... Because they are wort...
We've been taking our beagle to the Animal Hospital for 7 years now. Even after moving from Chapel Hill to Raleigh this spring, we still make the trek down I-40 for these guys... Because they are worth it.Drs. Dorsch and Anderson are excellent vets and very compassionate to both the humans and animals they deal with. They do a ton of their own lab work in house, as opposed to sending it out to a lab, which I love. They seem equally into the science of their work and the art of treating their furry patients.I hope we can find a vet that we like as well as these guys in Raleigh, but until then we will continue logging miles on I-40 to get our dog cared for at the Animal Hospital.
Jen Styles Zuercher
25 Mar 2015
I moved from Chapel Hill nearly 8 yrs ago and Dr. Dorsch is still my favorite vet.
Laura Johnson
6 Feb 2015
I cannot say enough good things about The Animal Hospital staff, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Dorsch. They have shown incredible kindness to me and my pets. I just wish I would have found them sooner. They a...
I cannot say enough good things about The Animal Hospital staff, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Dorsch. They have shown incredible kindness to me and my pets. I just wish I would have found them sooner. They are the real deal - they truly care about their patients and they are genuine, good people.
Kevin L.
29 Jul 2014
My cat now receives better health care than I do. Bravo, United States of Frivolous Lawsuits & Unaffordable Health-care/disinterest. I took Midna to another vet when I first arrived in this town, who ...
My cat now receives better health care than I do. Bravo, United States of Frivolous Lawsuits & Unaffordable Health-care/disinterest. I took Midna to another vet when I first arrived in this town, who diagnosed her hacking and wheezing attacks as mere allergies, and who suggested that further testing would cost a significant amount, and where any new diagnosis would likely be untreatable. As seasons passed and the attacks continued, I found this diagnosis more difficult to accept, let alone believe. That's when I took her highness to the Animal Hospital of Carrboro (AHC), and our lives changed forever.No, really, things changed.Midna's new doc, Dr. Dorsch, rolled out the red carpet and never rolled it back up. He agreed (I like it when people agree with me) that it was unlikely to be allergies, and more likely to be a list of other things. This list was the list of things the other vet had warned against testing for due to cost/inability-to-treat. Dr. Dorsch, however, recommended we test one possibility at a time, according to cost, likelihood, and treatability. First up? Cat asthma, testing via xray.Diagnosis? Cat asthma.Treatment? Some inhalers.Problem solved! Midna has been nearly attack-free for 8 months. During that time, Dr. Dorsch has made himself available for consult via email, responding to my inquiries within a day.Who gets this kind of treatment from a family physician who has dozens of other patients? No one. Just my cat. And your cat or dog, if you bring him/her to AHC.
Melanie See
17 Jul 2014
We've been taking our pets to The Animal Hospital since 1983, when we got married and got our first cat. Dr. Ward owned the practice then and when he retired we knew he'd left us in good hands.
Dr. D...
We've been taking our pets to The Animal Hospital since 1983, when we got married and got our first cat. Dr. Ward owned the practice then and when he retired we knew he'd left us in good hands.
Dr. Dorsch and Dr. Anderson are both fine veterinarians. They lay out all the treatment possibilities and their costs and benefits, and then are respectful of the decision one makes. One of my cats is 19 and hyperthyroid. We are at the "keep the Elderly Gentleman comfortable" stage. He gets his daily methimazole, but no more. Both Dr. Dorsch and Dr. Anderson are fine with this. I have *never* felt pressured to do more or spend money on expensive treatments. Though I'm sure they prefer it when we bring in the Middle-Aged Lady (she's sweet and purrs), they have always been good with Elderly Gentleman Cat. Even though he is an evil beast when he is there.
I know the time is not far off when we will have to send Elderly Gentleman Cat on his final journey. In 31 years we've had to have two cats euthanized. (One was 16 and had sarcoma, the other 12 with FIV.) I know that, when the time comes, both EGC and I will be treated with respect, love, and care. And, really, can one ask more from one's veterinarian?
Don Guenther
1 Apr 2014
The best care for your animals!!
George B
20 Oct 2013
Great vet and excellent care for my twenty-three year old kitty. My vet has gotten old and while on travel with my cat, he became very ill. It is hard to find a vet who will take on an elderly anima...
Great vet and excellent care for my twenty-three year old kitty. My vet has gotten old and while on travel with my cat, he became very ill. It is hard to find a vet who will take on an elderly animal and even harder to find one who will treat your animal with respect. These people saved my kitty's life! They did a profile and set him up for treatment (antibiotic for urinary tract infection) and got him on the road to recovery.
Since I am transitioning to this area over the next few years, I am moving my pet's care to these people. They are simply the best. To be willing to see an elderly cat from out of town and treat him says volumes about the quality of their practice.
Maria Stuart Nickerson
15 May 2013
Excellent care and very caring people!
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