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Carolina Veterinary Specialists - Charlotte At Carolina Veterinary Specialists, pets are our passion. We deliver excellence in veterinary care at our 6 locations in North Carolina and South Carolina - because your pet deserves the best. You can trust the caring, experienced team of board-certified specialists and veterinarians at Carolina Veterinary Specialists to provide the quality veterinary care your pet deserves.

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Cori Jones
Jun 20, 2022
Dr. Soesbee was great to work with, we were unfortunate to have an emergency situation and he was kind, patient, and very informative. He made sure we were comfortable and aware of all our options. The entire emergency staff was wonderful and caring; they were prompt and communicative. Out of 6 different places they were able to get us in, and to even get us INSIDE the building.not just waiting in the parking lot. This was a huge deal for us and we're so appreciative.
Ellen Voorhies
Apr 27, 2022
The emergency vet closest to me was tied up in an emergency surgery so I called this location (about 40 minutes away in no traffic) and they said they'd be happy to treat my cat. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. The vet was amazing! They all took such wonderful care of my cat and kept me up to date at all times. Well worth the drive. I can't thank them all enough for treating my big orange cat like a king!
Tiffany Vinson
Apr 19, 2022
They were awesome. I live in Columbia, 1 hour away, and BOTH emergency vets in Columbia refused to see me. Even with the hour drive each way, they were still faster and very helpful! The doctor was very nice and explained the diagnosis and plan! Very greatful they could see my baby boy and get him feeling better!
Keith Hyde
Apr 07, 2022
Our American Bulldog was examined and surgery was completed same day! Everything went perfect! We were thrilled! Dr. Arnold and all staff was great! We could tell when we took him back for his follow up visit how happy he was when the tech approached him! Thanks to all of you there from the front desk back!
Eric Glenn
Mar 27, 2022
I took my cat in to be seen for a blockage. He couldn't urinate. No vet in my area would see him, I needed an appointment. Some recommended Carolina Veterinarian Services. I called and they told me to come on in. He was examined, and after a talk with the vet it was determined that he needed surgery. Well, after discussing the bill, it would be more than I had at the time.

They worked out a payment plan for me. Dr. Arnold did a wonderful job. They called me with updates and made it a lot easier to deal with. I highly recommend Carolina Veterinary Services.
Jennifer Jeffcoat
Mar 04, 2022
Stay away! They are the rudest b**ches I've ever encountered. Not only do you wait forever, but you have to put up with their snide comments so your dog won't die. They over charge you as well. I paid $500 something the night of my visit and they told me to come back for fluids the next few days and that it was covered in the $500. Months go by and I receive a letter from the collections company for $34.50.

Never received a bill or anything. I did receive rude service though. They're great at that. The supervisor Katie is the rudest b**ch of all. I wish I could be there for karma when it gets them. Don't go here unless your dog is dying. Not worth the rude people if it's something that can wait. Go to UrgentVet, they're wonderful!
Margaret
Jan 22, 2022
SO GRATEFUL - knee surgery for my dog 10/10 I was extremely impressed with the responsiveness, kindness, general service, and expertise. It's scary enough learning your dog needs knee surgery, but Dr. Cortes and the staff at Carolina Veterinary Specialists made this a smooth and easy process. Our dog is thriving. I am so incredibly grateful to their team.
Reb Clon
Jan 06, 2022
Woke up to my cat very sick at 3 in the morning, I know my animals normal behavior and knew that something was very very wrong. I immediately looked online to see if they were open and called ahead to let them know I was on my way, like the website suggested. When I get there, they immediately take kitty and give me forms to complete. After completing the forms, they bring kitty out to me, say nothing presents to be wrong with her, tell me they can't take anymore animals until 7 when the other vet arrives, and implied I may not be able to pay the emergency vet fee.

It was suggested to take her to my regular vet or the office in Matthews. Here is my complaint: I called ahead to let you know I was on my way. Why didn't they ask me her symptoms then, tell me they couldn't take any new animals until 7, or suggest from symptoms given I go to Matthews or wait to call my regular vet when they opened? Nothing against the tech or vet, just disappointed with the manner in which my situation was handled.

If more thorough communication would have been used when I called ahead, kitty could have been treated faster and more efficiently. If you're going to take your pet there, try to remember through your distress of what's wrong your pet, to ask these questions. I have learned my lesson the hard way and would not want someone to go through the same thing.
Holli Schlieder
Nov 09, 2021
Nov 1st my dog was hit by a car going approx 50mph. I rushed her to CVS with full intentions of having to put her to sleep. She was in awful shape. But these wonderful people somehow worked magic. Honey was at CVS for 3 nights on oxygen/pain meds/and constant monitoring. I was tight on money and they never made me feel like I couldn't save her due to this.

They were willing to work with her regardless. While she was there I was able to get 3/4th of the bill covered and they let me work a payment option for the rest. They let me visit everyday at anytime convenient for me. They called with updates twice a day and I could call for more if I wanted. My daughter was obviously in shock and heartbroken when we visited our girl.

When she saw our girl she shut down and wouldn't speak. Our wonderful vet suggested she color Honey pictures. They let us decorate her ICU kennel which made my daughter proud and more confident. Compassionate is an understandment. It's been 5 days since I thought our girl was gone, she's now home and THRIVING. She does have brain damage, and we've got a long road ahead of us, but I'm thankful for that long road and the people that allowed us to take it.
Amber Nelson
Sep 21, 2021
This place gives phenomenal care. This is the second time that I have had to come to the emergency vet for my dog and both times the staff have been caring, kind and attentive to mt dogs condition and needs. Even with a long wait time I was greatful that my dog was stable and in very capable hands. I appreciate what you all do for our pets. Thank you so much! Also Jackson says thank you as well
fighting for what is right
Dec 13, 2010
Took my injured green cheek conure to Huntersville on an emerg and was seen by Lauren Powers. I was not impressed with her but was against the wall. She kept him three days then he had rebounded and we drove the 80 mile to get him. He had a beak injury. She could find no broken bones on xray but the beak was torn from the right side and the sinus was punctured.

Both would heal. She put a feeding tube in which was either too long or the stiches were not in correctly. Tube appears to have migrated from the crop to the esophagus leading to stomach which cannot hold quantity of fd being fed sometime on Thurs according to his actions and bloody, tarry stools.

Called her, she said to just watch him, should have told me to take him in.

He seemed to reject the feedings and I lost him over night. I could have fed him without the tube, That killed him. Autopsy showed bowels filled with blood, injury was beak only and healing, no bleeding there. His tummy could not take the forced quantity of food. Remiss in care, charged me 1000 to do this, I am livid, do not recommend this practice to anyone.

You cannot go with your animal to the back. Only vet I have ever been to that will not allow you to do that, what are they hiding. Wanted to chg me to bring him back in to see how he was doing. Never had a vet do that either. Hateful, unprofessional receptionist. Money money money. Stay away.