Veterinarians

Asheville Veterinary Associates has a West Asheville office on New Leicester Highway that cares for dogs and cats. According to its website, the practice has several locations and this one has multiple exam rooms, a treatment area, a surgical suite and an in-house laboratory. Services listed include wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, parasite control, radiology, surgical services and laboratory work. The office also keeps an on-site pharmacy for pet medications and food, and handles medication refills. Appointments can be booked online through the clinic's website.

Cane Creek Animal Clinic and Equine is a veterinary practice on Cane Creek Road in Fletcher. Its website describes it as a large and small animal practice and says it has served pets and their owners since 2001. The website lists surgery, dentistry, radiography and in-house lab work. It also mentions a complete in-house pharmacy, heartworm, flea and tick preventatives, and prescription diets from Purina and Hill's Science Diet. For after-hours emergencies, the site lists other emergency animal hospitals rather than offering care itself.

ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance runs a spay and neuter clinic on Heritage Drive in Asheville. Its website says the clinic provides low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats to communities across Western North Carolina. Along with surgery, the site lists microchipping, optional vaccines and a program for community cats. Appointments are booked online. The site notes that public appointments are currently limited and that the clinic prioritizes people with the greatest need. The site mentions transportation to the clinic through partner organizations around the region. Check the website for current availability and fees.

Swannanoa Valley Animal Hospital is a community veterinary practice on US 70 between Swannanoa and Black Mountain, near exit 59 off I-40. According to its website, it has served the area from East Asheville to Black Mountain since 1993. The site says the hospital has in-house lab services, dental equipment, digital x-ray and an EKG, and lists dental cleanings, on-site cancer treatment and surgery, wellness visits, vaccinations, and spays and neuters. It also has pages for a groomer and an online pharmacy, and says it carries Hill's Science Diet, Royal Canin and Purina prescription diets.

Pinnacle Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice on Julian Lane in the Arden area south of Asheville. Its website lists general medical and surgical care, dentistry, wellness and preventive visits for dogs and cats. The practice also says it sees exotic pets such as small mammals and reptiles. It lists same-day appointments, which can be booked online or by phone, and names Arden, Asheville, Fletcher, Fairview, Hendersonville, Candler and Black Mountain as the communities it serves.

Skyland Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital on Patton Avenue in Asheville. Its website calls it a full-service animal hospital serving the Asheville area. The site says its services cover preventive care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease, and complete medical and surgical care. It has a new patient center with online forms and an appointment request page. For emergencies outside office hours, the website points pet owners to SAVES (South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty).