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Vets in North Carolina

Find vets in North Carolina by city. Our directory lists 130 clinics in Raleigh and Charlotte, from OpenStreetMap. 6 clinics list emergency or 24-hour care and 1 is a cat-only practice. Each city page shows addresses, phone numbers and hours, with emergency clinics first.

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Vet clinics in North Carolina by city

We cover 2 metro areas in North Carolina, each about 19 miles around the city center, so nearby towns are included.

Listings by town: Raleigh 53 · Charlotte 39 · Cary 7 · Garner 7 · Clayton 4 · Apex 2 · Belmont 2 · Fuquay-Varina 2 · Holly Springs 2 · Matthews 2 · Wake Forest 2 · Wendell 2 and 6 more

Vet clinics in North Carolina by town

Clinic names as they appear in the map data, grouped by the town in each clinic’s address. Open the city page for addresses, phone numbers and hours.

Raleigh, NC 53 clinics

Amberly Village Veterinary Hospital, Animal Dermatology and Allergy Clinic, Animal Emergency Clinic of Cary, Animal Hospital, Ansede Animal Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital and 45 more. See all in Raleigh

Charlotte, NC 39 clinics

Animal Eye Clinic, Animal Medical Hospital, Archdale Animal Hospital, Ark Veterinary Services PLLC, Ballantyne Vet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital and 31 more. See all in Charlotte

Cary, NC 7 clinics

Care First Animal Hospital at Tryon, Gentle Care Animal Hospital, Serene Mobile Vertinary Care, VCA Cornerstone Animal Hospital, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, Walnut Street Animal Hospital, West Cary Animal Hospital. See all in Raleigh

Garner, NC 7 clinics

Aardvark Animal Hospital, Banfield, Carolina Ranch Animal Hospital & Resort, Cleveland Community Veterinary Hospital, Cleveland School Animal Hospital, Family Pet Animal Hospital, Garner Animal Hospital Inc. See all in Raleigh

Clayton, NC 4 clinics

Amelia Grace Animal Hospital, Clayton Animal Hospital, Maple Ridge Mobile Veterinary Services, PLLC, Riverwood Veterinary Clinic. See all in Raleigh

Apex, NC 2 clinics

All 4 Paws Animal Hospital, Lake Pine Animal Hospital. See all in Raleigh

Belmont, NC 2 clinics

Catawba Heights Animal Hospital, South Point Pet Hospital. See all in Charlotte

Fuquay-Varina, NC 2 clinics

Hilltop Animal Hospital, VCA Broad Street Animal Hospital. See all in Raleigh

Holly Springs, NC 2 clinics

Arbor Creek Animal Hospital, Holly Springs Veterinary Hospital. See all in Raleigh

Matthews, NC 2 clinics

Banfield Pet Hospital, Plantation Animal Clinic. See all in Charlotte

Emergency and 24-hour vets in North Carolina

6 clinics in our North Carolina listings show emergency care, 4 with 24-hour hours. Call first to confirm they are open and see cats.

Cat-only and cat friendly vets in North Carolina

One clinic is listed as cat-only or feline-focused. No dogs in the waiting room can make visits calmer for a nervous cat.

Before you need a vet

Frequently asked questions

How many vets are in North Carolina?

Our North Carolina directory lists 130 vet clinics across 2 metro areas: Raleigh and Charlotte. Each metro covers roughly 19 miles around the city center, so towns nearby are included, but the rest of the state is not mapped yet. The data comes from OpenStreetMap, so call a clinic to confirm it is open before you go.

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in North Carolina?

4 clinics in our North Carolina listings show 24-hour opening hours: Quail Corners Animal Hospital in Raleigh, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Raleigh and Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Cary and 1 other. Call before you travel to confirm they are open and see cats.

Are there cat-only vets in North Carolina?

One clinic is listed as cat-only or feline-focused: CAT Clinic in Raleigh. A cat-only practice has no dogs in the waiting room, which many cats find calmer.

Which part of North Carolina has the most vet listings?

Raleigh has the most listings in our North Carolina data. The top towns are Raleigh (53), Charlotte (39) and Cary (7). By metro area, Raleigh leads with 83 clinics.

Can I trust the phone numbers and hours on these pages?

42% of the 130 listings have a phone number, 32% list opening hours and 34% have a website. The rest are mapped by name and address only. Call first, especially for emergency care or late hours.

What should I do if my cat has an emergency in North Carolina?

Call Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Cary, Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Matthews, NC in Charlotte, or your regular vet and say you are coming. For possible poisoning, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661); a fee may apply.

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Emergency signs

Go to a vet now if you see any of these

Not sure? Check the signs
  1. 01Straining in the litter box with little or no urine (especially a male cat)
  2. 02Breathing with an open mouth, panting, or breathing very fast at rest
  3. 03May have eaten a lily, human medication, antifreeze or another poison
  4. 04Collapsed, can’t stand, or had a seizure
  5. 05Bleeding that won’t stop, or blood in vomit
  6. 06Hit by a car, fell from a height or was attacked by an animal
Ate something toxic?888-426-4435ASPCA855-764-7661Pet Poison Helpline
What to do on the way

Clinic data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License. Updated September 26, 2026.Listings aren’t verified by CatsMed or a veterinarian, so call ahead to confirm hours and services. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.