Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Emergency Hospital
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Emergency Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Flat Rock, NC. Procedures include Vaccinations, Soft Tissue Surgery, Routine Exams, and Spay & Neuter.
About
Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital & Veterinary Emergency Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility providing primary care and 24/7 emergency services for dogs and cats. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of preventive and routine healthcare, including wellness exams, vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, dentistry, and internal medicine. The practice is equipped with an in-house laboratory for same-day diagnostic results and maintains a focus on compassionate, pet-centered care.
The hospital serves the Flat Rock and Hendersonville areas of North Carolina. It operates as a combined primary care and emergency facility, offering continuous care for both routine wellness needs and urgent medical situations. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly Practice-certified facility that provides after-hours and holiday emergency coverage, ensuring that patients have access to professional veterinary support regardless of the time or day.
Surgical team
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Dr. Joshua Hower
Dr. Joshua Hower, WCRAH Medical Director, was born and raised outside of Philadelphia PA.
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Dr. Lauren Hathaway
Dr. Hathaway loves building relationships with her patients and their families, and enjoys educating her clients on lifelong, preventive care for their pets in order to maintain the human-animal bond for as long as possible.
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Dr. Corey Tucker
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Dr. Brandon Hughes
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Dr. Howard Zeigler
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Dr. Theresa Sosby
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Dr. Alex Baumgartner
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Dr. Efrem Kussin
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Dr. Kelsey Nott
Procedures
- Vaccinations
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Routine Exams
- Spay & Neuter
- Dentistry
- Ocular Procedures
Equipment
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services are available at this hospital?
- The hospital provides a full range of primary veterinary services, including routine wellness exams, vaccinations, spay and neuter surgeries, dentistry, and internal medicine. In addition to primary care, the facility is equipped to handle emergency and critical care needs, supported by an in-house laboratory for diagnostics.
- Does the hospital offer emergency services?
- Yes, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and urgent care for pets. The facility remains open 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure that patients have access to continuous care during medical emergencies.
- What species does this clinic treat?
- The hospital provides comprehensive primary, emergency, and critical care services specifically for cats and dogs in the Flat Rock and surrounding areas.
- Are there diagnostic capabilities on-site?
- Yes, the hospital features an in-house diagnostics laboratory. This allows the veterinary team to perform testing and obtain diagnostic results on the same day for patients.