Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Morehead City, NC
PetDocks Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted provider of compassionate veterinary care in Morehead City, NC since 2000. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we maintain rigorous standards for medical excellence while creating a cheerful, client-focused environment. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers individualized care across all stages of a pet's life, utilizing advanced techniques in surgery, dentistry, and preventive medicine.With over two decades of service and 325+ 5-star reviews, we prioritize building personal relationships with clients and pets while actively contributing to our community's understanding of responsible pet ownership. Our state-of-the-art facility, established in 2006, supports comprehensive medical services while maintaining the warmth of a neighborhood practice.
Services
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Parasite Prevention
Pet Surgery
Anesthesia
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We provide 20+ years of AAHA-accredited veterinary expertise
- Our team offers personalized care with 325+ 5-star reviews
- We maintain a state-of-the-art facility since 2006
- Our practice emphasizes community education and pet wellness
- We offer emergency care for traveling pet owners
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Compassionate staff
Emergency care
Reasonable pricing
Personalized attention
Excellent follow-up
Services
Vaccinations
Our vaccination program protects pets against common infectious diseases through tailored schedules for puppies, kittens, and adult animals. Using current veterinary guidelines, we provide core vaccines while offering personalized risk assessments for outdoor or multi-pet households. Clients receive detailed records and reminders for booster schedules.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services include professional cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments using modern anesthetic protocols. We emphasize preventive care through oral examinations during routine visits and provide home care guidance for maintaining optimal dental health between professional treatments.
Pet Surgery
Our surgical services cover routine procedures like spays/neuters to complex soft tissue surgeries. The hospital maintains strict safety protocols with pre-anesthetic bloodwork, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative pain management. Emergency surgical interventions are available during regular business hours.
Parasite Prevention
We offer year-round parasite prevention programs targeting fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. Our approach combines FDA-approved preventatives with environmental management strategies, adapting recommendations based on regional parasite prevalence and individual pet lifestyles.
Pain Management
Our multimodal pain management approach addresses acute injuries and chronic conditions like arthritis. Utilizing pharmaceutical treatments, physical therapy techniques, and alternative therapies, we develop customized plans to improve mobility and quality of life for pets at all life stages.
People
Dr. Ashley Parsons
Veterinarian
Dr. Parsons graduated from Auburn University's veterinary program in 2018. She brings modern medical approaches while maintaining the practice's tradition of compassionate care.
Dr. Allison Arnoult
Veterinarian
As co-founder since 2000, Dr. Arnoult has established PetDocks' reputation for excellence. She continues to shape the practice's commitment to community veterinary care.
Rachel
Practice Manager
Rachel has ensured smooth operations as Practice Manager since 2008. Her organizational skills maintain the hospital's efficient yet welcoming environment for clients and staff.
Chrissy Justice
Treatment Supervisor
With veterinary experience since 1998 and at PetDocks since 2008, Chrissy combines technical expertise with compassionate patient handling in her treatment supervision role.
Questions
What types of pets do you treat?
We treat dogs, cats, and exotic pets with specialized care plans tailored to each species' unique needs.
Do you accept emergency cases?
Yes, we accommodate urgent cases during regular business hours and provide immediate care for critical conditions.
Are your services affordable?
We maintain competitive pricing while ensuring quality care, with transparent cost discussions before all treatments.
How do you handle follow-up care?
Our team provides post-visit follow-up calls and detailed home care instructions to ensure proper pet recovery.
What sets you apart from other vets?
Our combination of AAHA accreditation, 20+ years' experience, and personalized approach creates unique value for clients.
Do you offer preventive care programs?
Yes, we provide comprehensive wellness plans including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and dental care.
Reviews (7)
Elizabeth Murphy
Jun 03, 2022
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We have been taking our pets to Pet Docks practically since 2005. We get excellent care for our pets. We love the staff and trust them completely with our fur babies!
Larry Bebout
May 28, 2022
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Takes my dog in emergencies and I'm very grateful. When my dog had infected ears instead of treating him, they diagnosed him, gave me the medicine, and sent us home. It used to be they would clean his ears and show me at the same time.
Lauriel LeBeau
May 27, 2022
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What an incredible experience we had with PetDocks in Morehead City, NC. We had our 2 (2 year old) dogs spayed at the same time and never in our family's experience have we ever had dogs come back from this surgery in such great shape! Both dogs felt so much better within 24 hours and are happy & healthy. We want to mention as well how fabulous and helpful the entire staff was. Elizabeth is truly the best and goes out of her way to reassure you about your pet's care.
We don't write many reviews and we have never written a review for a Vet/Doctor. We felt so strongly about our recommendation for them though, we want to tell anyone who is considering Petdocks for a vet, or procedure, that you will not be disappointed! Thank you again to the staff for all that you do! From Poirot, Miss Marple, and Family
We don't write many reviews and we have never written a review for a Vet/Doctor. We felt so strongly about our recommendation for them though, we want to tell anyone who is considering Petdocks for a vet, or procedure, that you will not be disappointed! Thank you again to the staff for all that you do! From Poirot, Miss Marple, and Family
Allison McDaniel
May 21, 2022
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I was visiting Atlantic Beach from out of town when my puppy, Puffin, became sick. She had relentless vomiting and I was afraid she was obstructed. I'm a vet tech and I was worried about bringing her somewhere I didn't work, but everyone at PetDocks was wonderful! They were very accommodating and got us in right away despite not being a client. Anyone that's in vet med knows that getting an appointment at the vet can be challenging these days. They took great care of Puffin and she was feeling much better by the next day and we were able to enjoy the rest of our trip without worry!
Elisha Burton
May 14, 2022
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First time pet owner and we chose this vet office because it's a one stop shop. I like that we can board our puppy and receive grooming services there too. The Drs and staff have been really helpful and friendly and answered all my questions.
Dana Gracie
May 11, 2022
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I was in the area visiting family with my beloved dog who needed medical treatment. The team were amazing same day from the first phone call to check out. Friendly compassionate knowledgeable staff. Very thankful for all the love and attention given to Lilly and me her moma!
Deanna Belt
May 05, 2022
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My dog injured his toe and my now previous vet couldn't see him. Pet docks got me in the following day. Super friendly staff and vet. They are now my forever vets.
