Needham Animal Hospital has served Wilmington since 1976 and combines cat-and-dog veterinary care with in-house diagnostics, surgery, boarding, and daycare.
routine wellness care for cats and dogs
pet surgery and diagnostic imaging
owners seeking ultrasound, endoscopy, or in-house diagnostics
Atlantic Animal Hospital & Pet Care Resort provides veterinary care, surgery, diagnostics, emergency care, boarding, and grooming in Wilmington, with AAHA accreditation.
Banfield Pet Hospital - Wilmington offers seven-day veterinary hours plus behavior, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and skin-and-coat care at its Wilmington clinic.
routine wellness exams and vaccinations for dogs and cats
pets needing behavior evaluations
pets with skin, coat, allergy, or hair-loss concerns
Carolina Beach Animal Hospital has provided small-animal veterinary care since 2003, including wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and urgent care in Carolina Beach.
routine wellness and preventive care for small animals
Leonard-Sykes Hospital For Pets has served Wilmington and surrounding areas for 49 years and offers surgery, dentistry, in-house laboratory services, and preventive care.
Myrtle Grove Animal Hospital provides small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics as an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified Practice in Wilmington.
VIP Petcare Vaccination Clinic provides published low-cost dog and puppy vaccination packages in Wilmington, including rabies, parasite screening, and deworming.
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency and appointment-based specialty care for small animals in Wilmington and surrounding communities.
after-hours emergencies for small animals
small-animal specialty services by appointment
Pet emergencies in Wilmington, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, or Hampstead
How much does a veterinary visit cost in Wilmington?
The cost varies by exam type, diagnostics, medications, and treatment. Ask the clinic for an estimate before non-routine tests, surgery, dental work, or hospitalization.
What should I look for in a veterinarian for a dog or cat?
Check that the clinic treats your pet's species and offers the services needed, such as wellness exams, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, or urgent care. For broader facility standards, Atlantic Animal Hospital lists AAHA accreditation.
When should I use urgent care or an emergency hospital?
Use urgent care for problems that need prompt evaluation but are not immediately life-threatening. Breathing trouble, severe bleeding, collapse, suspected poisoning, or major trauma require emergency veterinary care; call ahead to confirm the clinic can treat the situation.
Do New Hanover veterinarians offer weekend appointments?
Yes. Banfield's Wilmington location lists appointments seven days a week, Forest Hills lists Saturday hours, and VCA Wrightsville Beach lists every-other-Saturday hours.
Does North Carolina require rabies vaccines for pets?
North Carolina requires dogs, cats, and ferrets age 4 months and older to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, with revaccination according to the vaccine and applicable rules.