Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Wendell, NC
Neuse River Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care in Wendell, NC since 2010. Our team of experienced veterinarians, vet technicians, and support staff work collaboratively to deliver personalized, compassionate care for pets across all stages of life. With comprehensive services ranging from routine wellness exams to advanced surgical procedures, we prioritize both medical excellence and client education. Our facility integrates veterinary care with doggy daycare and boarding services to meet diverse pet needs under one roof. We emphasize preventive care, early disease detection, and client communication to maintain optimal pet health.Our doctors bring decades of combined experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and senior pet care. We maintain state-of-the-art medical equipment to support accurate diagnostics and effective treatment plans. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care through community education initiatives and partnerships with local animal welfare organizations. We operate with transparent communication policies and maintain strict compliance with veterinary medical standards. Our goal is to strengthen the human-animal bond through comprehensive, ethical veterinary care.
Services
Vaccinations
Surgery
Diagnostics
Microchipping
Preventative Medicine
Pharmacy
Doggy Daycare
Pet Boarding
Nutritional Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of veterinary experience through our senior doctor
- Our facility combines medical care with pet boarding and daycare services
- We provide advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities on-site
- Our team includes specialists in senior pet care and internal medicine
- We maintain strict safety protocols for both medical and daycare services
What people say
Experienced staff
Clean facilities
Compassionate care
Personalized attention
Integrated services
Services
Vaccinations
We provide core and non-core vaccinations for dogs and cats at all life stages. Our vaccination protocols follow AAHA guidelines while considering individual pet risk factors. Our team educates pet owners about vaccine benefits and schedules.
Surgery
Our surgical services include spaying/neutering, soft tissue procedures, and emergency interventions. We maintain strict aseptic techniques and use modern anesthetic monitoring equipment. Pre-operative diagnostics ensure surgical safety for each patient.
Doggy Daycare
Our supervised daycare program offers socialization and exercise for dogs. Temperament testing ensures safe group interactions. We provide separate play areas and monitor dogs continuously for behavioral compatibility and safety.
Pet Boarding
We offer secure boarding accommodations for dogs and cats with personalized care. Our facilities include indoor/outdoor runs for dogs and quiet cat condos. Medication administration and special dietary needs are accommodated without extra charges.
Diagnostics
Our in-house laboratory and imaging capabilities support rapid diagnosis. Services include bloodwork, urinalysis, digital radiography, and ultrasound. These tools help us detect conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and internal injuries.
People
Dr. Connie Jones
Owner
Graduated from Texas A&M University in 1989 with veterinary degree. Practiced in California and Missouri before settling in North Carolina. Purchased Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in 2010 after 3 years as associate veterinarian.
Dr. Karina Ballester
Veterinarian
Graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Specializes in internal medicine and senior pet care. Brings 14+ years of small animal practice experience and advanced degrees from University of Minnesota and NC State University.
Kim Murray
Hospital Administrator
Veteran hospital administrator with 20+ years of veterinary management experience. Joined Neuse River team in 2006 and continued leadership role after practice purchase in 2010. Focuses on client communication and staff coordination.
Questions
What services does Neuse River Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide veterinary care including vaccinations, surgery, and diagnostics, plus doggy daycare and boarding services for pets in Wendell, NC.
Are your veterinarians experienced?
Our doctors have over 30 combined years of experience in small animal medicine, including specialized training in senior pet care and internal medicine.
What are your boarding requirements?
Pets must have current vaccinations including rabies, distemper/parvo, and flu. We require negative fecal tests and bordetella within 6 months of boarding.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide after-hours emergency care through our partner service. Call our main number for emergency contact information.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us at 919-365-9001 or use our online scheduling system to book veterinary appointments or daycare/boarding reservations.
What sets you apart from other vets?
We uniquely combine veterinary medicine with pet daycare and boarding in a facility designed for comprehensive pet wellness care under one roof.
