ABOUT EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES RESOURCES CONTACT US (828) 328-6697 EMERGENCY About Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency As the premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital for Hickory and beyond, we view our hospital as a neighborhood and community partner. If you’re a pet owner who needs help in an emergency situation, we’re here. And if you’re a veterinarian who needs an extension to provide supportive care for your patients, we have the team, equipment and expertise to treat your patient. Whether you need help managing injuries when a neighborhood veterinarian is closed, or you’re looking for advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care, Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency offers state-of-the-art veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Doctors: we're an extension of your veterinary care. Clients: we bring expertise and comfort to pets and pet owners alike. We know you love your pet, and we know how frustrating it can be to not understand what’s causing their pain or discomfort. While family veterinarians help provide expertise for standard health issues, we’re here to help support in cases where complicated issues or advanced specialists are required. As a referral hospital, your veterinarian can refer your pet to us for further investigation. Once referred, we’re committed to enhancing the lives of your pet by providing specialized, quality and compassionate veterinary healthcare. We also make a conscious effort to communicate with your local veterinarian while your pet is in our care so they’re always in the loop. Think of us as an extension of your veterinary team—while providing 24-hour care with advanced medicine and surgery for your pet. We also have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If your pet comes to our practice through our emergency room, we’ll also notify your regular veterinarian while they’re being nursed back to health. Between you, your veterinarians, and us-we're a team. As a referral hospital, we believe in a team approach among the people who know your pet best. Our experienced veterinarians value collaboration as we work to find a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for your pet. Contact us Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency 1050 US Highway 321 NW Hickory, NC 28601 Phone (828) 328-6697 Fax (828) 328-5638 Hours For referral services, we are open: Mon-Fri from 7am-6pm We are open 24/7 for emergency care. Payment Options Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, CareCredit, and Scratchpay Send Website Accessibility Feedback