Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinary Clinic in Durham, NC
Westside Animal Hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care to Durham pets since 1992. Our practice combines personalized client partnerships with evidence-based medical approaches to deliver compassionate care focused on preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, and surgical expertise. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped with modern diagnostic tools while emphasizing client education through detailed exam notes and treatment explanations. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians prioritizes transparent communication, offering 24/7 emergency guidance through referral partnerships while maintaining regular business hours for routine care.We specialize in wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, nutritional counseling, and senior pet management, supported by in-house diagnostic capabilities including radiology and ultrasound. Our commitment to community extends through adoption partnerships and client referral programs, maintaining a family-oriented approach where every pet receives individualized attention. We operate with core values emphasizing collaborative decision-making, ethical treatment practices, and continuous professional development to maintain veterinary excellence in Durham.
Services
Wellness Care
Surgical Procedures
Urgent Care
Pet Testing
Advanced Services
Dental Care
Senior Pet Care
Vaccinations
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized client-veterinary partnerships for informed healthcare decisions
- Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based patient care with modern diagnostics
- We maintain state-of-the-art testing and surgical facilities for comprehensive care
- Our staff offers 24/7 emergency guidance through trusted referral partnerships
- We emphasize preventive care with age-specific wellness assessments and vaccinations
What people say
Caring staff
Detailed exam notes
Compassionate care
Informed choices
Fantastic job
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive nose-to-tail examinations detect early health issues in pets. We conduct age-specific assessments to prevent disease progression and maintain optimal health. Our veterinarians provide tailored recommendations for vaccinations, parasite prevention, and lifestyle adjustments based on examination findings.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and advanced surgeries using modern equipment and anesthesia protocols. Our services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, and soft tissue procedures. Patients receive continuous monitoring before, during, and after operations to ensure safety and comfort.
Urgent Care
We address non-life-threatening pet emergencies during business hours. Our team handles injuries, gastrointestinal issues, and allergic reactions with immediate diagnostic testing and treatment. After-hours emergencies receive referral guidance to 24-hour facilities.
Pet Testing
Our in-house laboratory and imaging capabilities enable rapid diagnosis. We offer complete bloodwork, urinalysis, digital radiography, and ultrasound services. These tools help identify internal issues like organ dysfunction, fractures, and cardiovascular abnormalities.
Senior Pet Care
We provide specialized monitoring for aging pets through bi-annual wellness exams and age-specific bloodwork. Our team develops customized management plans for arthritis, kidney disease, and cognitive decline to maintain quality of life.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We recommend Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital for after-hours emergencies. Our regular staff provides immediate assistance during business hours.
What wellness services do you provide for senior pets?
We offer bi-annual exams, age-specific bloodwork, and customized management plans for arthritis, kidney disease, and cognitive decline in senior pets.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (919) 383-5578 during business hours or use our online booking system for non-urgent appointments.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
We offer in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, digital radiography, ultrasound, and EKG services for comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
Do you provide dental care for pets?
Yes, we offer dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, and surgical extractions under anesthesia to maintain oral health.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at the time of service.
Reviews (5)
Beth A.
Jun 16, 2022
Report
My first visit to Westside. Dr. Mayer and Allison helped evaluate my Yorkie-poo. What a tremendous team. Genuine, thoughtful professionals who really take interest in your pet. They gave my dog an extensive evaluation and then talked to me at length about planning, treatment and costs. Very reasonable prices too. I've had dogs for 57 years and been to a number of vet offices but this practice is hands down the best. The professionals here really take pride in their practice.
Kevin Robinson
May 28, 2022
Report
Westside Animal Hospital's staff and trio of DVMs are some of the absolute best in the Triangle. Caring, compassionate, and extremely knowledgable, from their treatment of the bumps and scrapes of everyday life to regular, routine maintenance care and beyond is second to none. My five year old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Trajan, has been going to Westside for his entire life and has a wonderful relationship with the veterinarians and they know him well.
This team really goes the extra mile to take care of the animals they see, listen to their human family members' concerns, and recommend the best course(s) of action for any given situation. I cannot recommend Westside Animal Hospital highly enough to anyone in the area looking for a vet!
This team really goes the extra mile to take care of the animals they see, listen to their human family members' concerns, and recommend the best course(s) of action for any given situation. I cannot recommend Westside Animal Hospital highly enough to anyone in the area looking for a vet!
Cindy Snyder
May 13, 2022
Report
We love Westside Animal Hospital and have been going there for many years with our pets. They are so wonderful and care so much for our beloved pets, it really shows. I just dropped off some clean towels that we no longer needed and they were so appreciative! What a great group and I highly recommend them!
Tracey Carson
May 06, 2022
Report
Westside Animal Hospital wowed us last week when we were in need of an urgent assessment for a 1-yo pup we'd just rescued from a small-town shelter. It was a busy week for all vet clinics, including Westside, but Westside was the only one that found a way to work us into their schedule with a same-day request - despite the fact that we hadn't been to the clinic for years. We so appreciate the unusually detailed evaluation Dr. Michelle Argetsinger provided, the extra care from vet tech Denise, and the time they both devoted to addressing our questions and concerns. This is a first-class veterinary hospital located in a very homey setting. Definitely a 10/10 experience.
Mieke
Apr 10, 2022
Report
The techs and vets here are so compassionate. They listen to your concerns about your pup and truly tailor treatment to your specific pet. I love coming here! I have left practice with another dog because they kept insisting I put dog through dental cleaning. They're prices were twice what I was quoted and paid elsewhere. Still bring my other dog here and will continue until they insist on dental work
