Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Veterinary Care in Waynesville, NC
Founded in 1953, Junaluska Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care to pets in Waynesville and beyond. Our experienced team offers a full range of services including wellness exams, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and 24/7 emergency care. We treat every pet as if it were our own, using state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based practices to ensure optimal health outcomes. With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians specialize in preventative care, internal medicine, pain management, and specialized treatments like laser therapy and orthopedic surgery. We maintain affiliations with the American Veterinary Medical Association and Haywood Chamber of Commerce to uphold our commitment to professional excellence.Our facility features modern diagnostic tools such as digital radiology and ultrasound, providing accurate assessments for both routine and critical cases. We prioritize client education through personalized consultations and tailored treatment plans that address each pets unique needs. Our dedicated staff works closely with owners to develop nutrition strategies, dental care routines, and chronic condition management programs. By emphasizing early detection and preventive medicine, we help pets live longer, healthier lives while offering compassionate support to their families. For over 70 years, our hospital has remained a trusted partner in pet healthcare through consistent availability, transparent communication, and community-focused service.
Services
Wellness Exams
Surgical Procedures
Urgent Care
Diagnostic Testing
Emergency Services
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Senior Pet Care
Nutritional Counseling
Parasite Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We have provided veterinary care since 1953 with experienced professionals
- Our facility offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services with immediate response capability
- Our team offers specialized treatments including orthopedic surgery and pain management
- We maintain rigorous professional standards through veterinary association affiliations
Associations and certifications
- Haywood Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council
- American Veterinary Medical Association
What people say
Best overall pet clinic
Clean clinic
Amazing staff
Trusted partner
Compassionate care
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive nose-to-tail health assessments help detect early signs of illness. Our exams include vital checks, mobility evaluations, and age-specific screenings to prevent disease progression. Regular wellness visits enable us to establish baseline health metrics and recommend personalized preventive care plans for each pet.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and complex surgeries using modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment. Services include spays/neuters, mass removals, orthopedic repairs, and emergency interventions. Our surgical suite maintains strict sterilization standards while offering post-operative pain management and recovery monitoring.
Emergency Care
24/7 emergency services address critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, and acute illness. Our staff handles life-threatening situations through immediate triage, diagnostic testing, and stabilization measures. We maintain critical care monitoring and surgical capabilities for after-hours emergencies requiring intensive treatment.
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced diagnostics include digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab analysis. These tools help identify internal abnormalities, organ function issues, and infectious diseases. Our diagnostic capabilities support accurate diagnosis for both routine conditions and complex medical cases needing specialized evaluation.
Senior Pet Care
Tailored wellness programs address aging-related health concerns through specialized exams and diagnostic panels. We focus on early detection of degenerative conditions, pain management strategies, and quality-of-life improvements for senior pets through customized treatment plans.
Questions
What services does Junaluska Animal Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, emergency care, senior pet services, and specialized treatments like dental care and pain management.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care?
Yes, our emergency services operate continuously with after-hours support available through our recommended referral hospitals for critical cases.
How do I book an appointment?
Call (828) 452-1478 to schedule standard or emergency appointments, or use our online booking system for routine visits.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
We offer digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab work, and advanced testing including EKGs and endoscopy for comprehensive health assessments.
Do you treat exotic pets?
While our primary focus is cats and dogs, we provide care for rabbits and can offer guidance on exotic pet health concerns.
Reviews (6)
Angie Ledford
May 06, 2022
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We drove over from Franklin because there are no veterinarians open here on Saturday. From the minute we got there, the entire staff was so attentive, kind, and caring. It was the first time our dog has been somewhere that she didn't try to bite anybody. The level of care and compassion was tremendous, and our little dog was quickly on the mend. I highly recommend this office to anyone and everyone.
Stephanie Brown
Apr 10, 2022
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Was very pleased. Back when I was breeding Neapolitan Mastiffs, I had 5 different vets for different specialties. All of them would have seen my cats temperature and the fact she had recently had a litter and spayed her for Pyro. You decided to dig deeper and she is doing great today just from antibiotics and fluids. I was very impressed!
Stacey Permenter
Mar 19, 2022
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I highly recommend this pet hospital. They were caring and very professional. I took my dog in for an emergency and left feeling good about the diagnosis. I couldn't find a veterinarian close by my home that would see her, so I drove 55 minutes to this hospital. If I have another emergency, I will definitely call them first.
Mona Hoban
Feb 24, 2022
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I have used Junaluska Animal Hospital for over 20 years. With my two long term Vets retiring, I was naturally nervous about how I would find the new ones. I am pleased to say that I'm very happy with the quality and care my fur babies are receiving there! The only negative is that Junaluska's charges are on the high end but I'm willing to pay it for my babies to get the best care.
Alexandra Erickson
Feb 09, 2022
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If you have the opportunity, bring your fur babies here! The incredible staff at Junaluska Animal Hospital managed to squeeze my Aunt's FIVE animals into a Saturday afternoon emergency appointment (when not a single other animal hospital within a 75 mile radius of Franklin, NC could/would) and not only were they friendly and TRUE animal lovers, they also went above and beyond to ensure our animals were cared for, loved, and had bright futures (they asked to make sure the animals had good homes, loving families, and future medical care).
They communicated and worked with us so the bill didn't break our bank - for five animals it could have been a disaster anywhere else. Junaluska and Dr. Manoli really took the time to discuss the animal's and our options to ensure everyone was in the best position possible. I was truly impressed, amazed, and in awe of this agency. I hope you get to work/deal with Christine at the front desk, and Anna, who works directly with the animals - both are true angels sent from heaven. I am deeply grateful for everything Junaluska did for our fur babies and for us.
They communicated and worked with us so the bill didn't break our bank - for five animals it could have been a disaster anywhere else. Junaluska and Dr. Manoli really took the time to discuss the animal's and our options to ensure everyone was in the best position possible. I was truly impressed, amazed, and in awe of this agency. I hope you get to work/deal with Christine at the front desk, and Anna, who works directly with the animals - both are true angels sent from heaven. I am deeply grateful for everything Junaluska did for our fur babies and for us.
Steve Charles
Feb 08, 2022
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Junaluska was great, the doctor was so helpful and caring, knowledgeable and understandable. Concise plan for my pet going forward. Staff was great too, super friendly.
