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Your Trusted Durham Veterinarian for Comprehensive Pet Care
Alexander At The Park Veterinary Hospital has served the Durham community for many years, providing comprehensive veterinary care for pets throughout their lifespans. Led by Dr. Karen Robertson, a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, our team delivers compassionate and professional services ranging from wellness exams to emergency procedures. We specialize in treating dogs and cats, with additional capabilities for other animals, offering services like vaccinations, dental care, surgical interventions, and chronic condition management.Our facility features a dedicated cat-only room and spaced exam areas to ensure patient comfort, with availability five days a week for both routine and urgent care. We prioritize preventive care through immunizations, wellness checkups, and dental services while maintaining readiness for urgent medical interventions. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care to include client education and personalized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Dental Care
Emergency Services
Wellness Exams
Parasite Prevention
Highlights and features
- 30 years of veterinary experience with specialized pet care expertise
- Full-service animal hospital offering wellness, surgical, and emergency care
- Dedicated cat-friendly examination environment for stress-free visits
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual pet needs
- Prompt scheduling for both routine and urgent medical concerns
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Our vaccination program protects pets against preventable diseases through core and lifestyle-specific vaccines. We administer rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and feline panleukopenia vaccines while providing customized recommendations based on age, breed, and environmental risks. Our vaccination protocols follow current veterinary guidelines to ensure optimal protection while minimizing unnecessary immunizations.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services maintain pets' oral health through professional cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments. We utilize advanced dental equipment for thorough examinations and treatments while emphasizing preventive care through regular checkups and home care guidance to prevent painful dental conditions.
Emergency Services
We provide immediate medical attention for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Our team handles emergencies during business hours while maintaining referral partnerships for after-hours critical care. Services include diagnostic imaging, stabilization treatments, and surgical interventions for life-threatening conditions.
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness examinations monitor pets' health through comprehensive physical assessments and diagnostic testing. Our exams include body condition scoring, organ system evaluations, and preventive care recommendations tailored to each life stage from puppies/kittens to senior animals.
Parasite Prevention
Customized parasite prevention plans protect against fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. We offer topical treatments, oral medications, and collars while providing year-round protection strategies to prevent disease transmission and infestations in multi-pet households.
People
Dr. Karen Robertson
Lead Veterinarian
With 30 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Karen Robertson leads our Durham practice in delivering comprehensive pet care. She specializes in companion animal medicine and oversees all medical protocols.
Questions
What vaccination schedule should I follow for my puppy?
Puppies start vaccinations at 6-8 weeks with boosters every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks, followed by annual rabies and core vaccine updates.
Do you offer after-hours emergency pet care?
We provide emergency services during business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital at 919-489-0615.
How often should pets receive wellness exams?
Annual wellness exams are recommended for healthy adult pets, with more frequent visits for seniors, puppies/kittens, or animals with chronic conditions.
What dental care services do you provide?
We offer professional cleanings, extractions, oral surgery, and periodontal treatments using specialized veterinary dental equipment and techniques.
How do you handle parasite prevention for multi-pet households?
We create customized prevention plans using safe, effective products tailored to each pet's lifestyle and environmental factors in multi-pet homes.
Can you accommodate urgent appointment requests?
We prioritize urgent cases and will make every effort to schedule same-day or next-day appointments for pets requiring immediate attention.
