Business Details
Compassionate Veterinary Care in Clarkton, NC
Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets. With a mission to treat every client and patient like family, we prioritize respect, dignity, and compassion in all interactions. Our experienced team combines 30 years of veterinary expertise to deliver comprehensive services, including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, and emergency support. We emphasize early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiography and electrocardiograms.Our facility features on-site cremation services, a memorial garden, and boarding amenities designed to ensure pets feel comfortable and safe. By fostering community partnerships and offering educational opportunities for aspiring veterinarians, we aim to enhance the human-animal bond while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Services
Vaccines
Surgery
Dentistry
Emergency Care
Boarding
Microchipping
Chemotherapy
Laser Therapy
Equine Services
Cremation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide range of veterinary services for both small and large animals
- Our team provides compassionate care with personalized attention
- Advanced diagnostic tools including digital radiography and ECGs
- On-site cremation services and memorial garden for pet owners
- Experienced staff with 30 years of combined veterinary expertise
What people say
Caring and friendly staff
Top of the line veterinarians
Treated like family
Gentle and skilled professionals
Excellent emergency care
Services
Preventative Medicine
Our preventive care programs focus on early disease detection through annual exams, vaccinations, and diagnostic screenings. We emphasize parasite control and heartworm prevention to maintain long-term pet health. Our team educates owners on nutrition, exercise, and age-specific care needs for optimal wellness.
Surgical Services
We perform a wide range of surgical procedures using advanced anesthetic monitoring and pain management protocols. Our surgical suite includes heated tables and state-of-the-art equipment for spays/neuters, tumor removals, fracture repairs, and emergency interventions. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures patient safety during operations.
Dentistry
Comprehensive dental care includes oral exams, scaling, polishing, and extractions under anesthesia. We diagnose periodontal disease and provide home care recommendations. Digital radiography helps identify hidden dental issues affecting pets' overall health and comfort.
Emergency Care
While our main hospital isn't 24/7, we partner with regional emergency centers for after-hours critical care. Our team stabilizes acute conditions like trauma, poisoning, and respiratory distress during regular hours. We maintain advanced equipment for emergency interventions and patient monitoring.
Boarding Services
Our boarding facility offers climate-controlled runs, kitty townhouses, and 20 acres of walking paths. Pets receive three daily walks, personalized feeding, and complimentary grooming before departure. We accommodate special dietary needs and provide constant staff supervision for safety and comfort.
People
Dr. Douglas Gensel
CEO and Chief Medical Officer
With 31 years of experience, Dr. Gensel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He specializes in diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques while mentoring emerging veterinarians. His expertise spans exotic and equine medicine, maintaining high clinical standards at our family-owned practice.
Mallory
Hospital Administrator
As hospital administrator, Mallory oversees daily operations and client relations. She ensures smooth coordination between clinical and support teams while maintaining the practice's commitment to compassionate care and community service.
Cyndi Betsy
Controlled Substance Officer
Cyndi manages pharmaceutical inventory and regulatory compliance. With extensive experience in veterinary pharmacology, she ensures proper medication handling while supporting clinical teams with treatment protocol implementation and documentation.
Dr. Greg Betsy
Veterinarian
Dr. Betsy contributes his expertise in small animal medicine and surgery. He focuses on client education and preventive care strategies while collaborating with specialists for complex cases requiring advanced diagnostics or treatment approaches.
Adrienne
Equine Trainer
Adrienne manages our equine services program, offering training, lessons, and boarding. She combines veterinary oversight with practical horse care knowledge to support owners in maintaining their animals' health and performance capabilities.
Questions
What services does Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide preventive care, surgery, dentistry, emergency treatment, boarding, microchipping, chemotherapy, and equine services for both small and large animals.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, we're open Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM and Saturday 8AM-12PM. Closed Sundays.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
We handle emergencies during regular hours and partner with regional 24/7 centers for after-hours critical care.
What boarding amenities are available?
Our boarding includes climate-controlled housing, three daily walks, playtime on 20 acres, and complimentary grooming before departure.
How do you handle preventive care for pets?
We recommend annual exams for adult pets and bi-annual visits for seniors, including vaccinations, parasite control, and diagnostic screenings.
Do you provide cremation services?
Yes, we offer private and communal cremation services with personalized memorial options on our property.
