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Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Knightdale, NC
Knightdale Animal Hospital has been serving the Knightdale, NC community with comprehensive veterinary care since our founding. Our mission centers on providing progressive, compassionate care that honors the special bond between pets and their owners. We maintain excellence through continuous education and collaborative teamwork while fostering lasting relationships through open communication with pet owners.Recognized as the 2024 Pet Owner's Choice Award recipient, our hospital combines experienced veterinary professionals with low-stress handling techniques to deliver personalized care for pets at every life stage. Our commitment to community engagement ensures our services evolve to meet local pet owners' needs while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
Services
Wellness Exams
Veterinary Surgery
Dental Care
Senior Pet Care
Puppy/Kitten Care
Highlights and features
- Our team includes experienced veterinarians with specialized interests in surgery, internal medicine, and feline care
- We maintain 2024 Pet Owner's Choice Award-winning standards for compassionate pet treatment
- Personalized care plans tailored to each pet's unique health needs
- Low-stress handling techniques for improved patient comfort
- Flexible payment options including wellness plans and third-party financing
Associations and certifications
- Certified Cat Friendly
What people say
Exceptional staff
Thorough and kind
Prompt and friendly
Amazing with new kitten
Prices very good
Services
Wellness Exams
Regular wellness exams help maintain pet health through early disease detection. Our comprehensive physical examinations assess all major organ systems while tracking behavioral and lifestyle changes. Veterinarians develop customized health plans based on examination findings and owner observations, ensuring preventive care tailored to each pet's specific needs.
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical services include routine spay/neuter procedures and advanced soft tissue surgeries. Using modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment, our experienced surgeons prioritize patient safety and post-operative comfort. Each surgical case receives individualized pre-operative assessment and detailed recovery instructions for optimal outcomes.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services address oral health through digital radiography and professional cleanings. Our team performs scaling, polishing, and extractions while managing periodontal disease. Preventive education helps owners maintain dental hygiene at home, reducing systemic health risks associated with poor oral care in pets.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized senior wellness programs monitor age-related changes through biannual exams and diagnostic testing. We develop pain management strategies and modify treatment plans as pets age, focusing on maintaining quality of life while addressing chronic conditions common in older animals.
Puppy/Kitten Care
Early care packages include developmental assessments, deworming, and core vaccinations. Our staff provides guidance on nutrition, socialization, and preventive care while establishing health baselines for growing pets through comprehensive physical examinations and parasite screening.
People
Eric Holtz
Veterinarian
Dr. Holtz specializes in soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine with 16 years of Triangle area experience. He graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 after studying marine science at University of South Carolina.
Melanie Preston
Veterinarian
Dr. Preston focuses on internal medicine after graduating from North Carolina State University in 2012. With prior mixed animal practice experience, she joined Knightdale Animal Hospital in 2015 bringing expertise in preventative care and rural veterinary medicine.
Melissa D'Annibale
Veterinarian
Dr. D'Annibale specializes in feline medicine and surgery since graduating from North Carolina State University in 2016. Her background includes advanced studies in cellular biology and seven years of small animal practice in the Triangle region.
Claire Lineberger
Veterinarian
Dr. Lineberger joined the team after graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Her expertise includes animal nutrition and behavior modification, with particular interest in surgical techniques and client education.
Elizabeth Tucker
Veterinarian
Dr. Tucker specializes in soft tissue surgery and end-of-life care, joining the hospital after completing externships here. She graduated from University Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 with additional training in low-stress patient handling techniques.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, senior pet monitoring, and emergency services during business hours.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
Yes, we accommodate walk-ins when possible but recommend scheduling appointments for non-urgent care to minimize wait times.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and check payments while offering third-party financing through VCP for wellness plans.
Are you equipped for pet emergencies?
We handle emergencies during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact Wake Veterinary Hospital at (919) 266-1458.
Do you offer senior pet care programs?
Yes, our senior wellness plans include biannual exams, bloodwork, and tailored treatment plans for pets aged seven and older.
What makes your hospital cat-friendly?
We maintain Cat Friendly certification through specialized handling techniques, feline-specific exam rooms, and stress-reduction protocols during visits.
Reviews (7)
Jannelle Van Pelt
Apr 23, 2022
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My interactions with multiple techs and two different doctors have been beyond my expectations. The time the KAH staff give to discuss findings, prescribe treatment, and discuss a follow-up plan amazes me. And they are impressively skilled active listeners. I highly recommend for thoughtful, careful assessments and treatment plans for health issues going on with your pets.
Jonathan Garrison
Apr 19, 2022
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Wonderful animal hospital. They take good care of our dog. If you love your pet, take them here for great care!
Katherine Faison
Apr 06, 2022
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My first visit went great! I needed a vet close to my home and this went very well. Everyone was extremely nice. The vet tech seemed interested in my cat and was very gentle in holding her. I was pleased with the vet and the great attention she gave Bailey. Thanks so much!
Myca Adams
Oct 25, 2021
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I am so thankful I was able to bring my dog Nikko to this facility. The nurse and doctor were so professional and helped me figure out what was wrong with my pup. I didn't have an appointment but they were able to accommodate me and gave my dog and I the attention and urgency I felt we needed. Upon picking my dog up he was already in better shape, one day after his medicine regiment he was back to his usual rambunctious and rowdy self. Thank you so much to the Knightdale Animal Hospital Team for saving my dog!
Monitra Raymond
Sep 04, 2021
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Great experience for my puppy's first visit! Very safe protocol with COVID. Currently the puppies are seen only (you can't go in with them which I understand) so I waited in my car while he was checked out inside. Overall happy with our first visit we were referred by a member of our church who has been using them for a while. We will be using them again.
Chad Young
Jul 11, 2021
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Amazing. Compassionate. Our first experience with them was having to put down our 15 year old Ozzy. They fit us in at the last minute and were humane and understanding. We took our other dog in the next day for her first appointment and same experience. Amanda V. is our go to now. Our last vet has declined to the point we looked for a new vet. We struck gold. Highly recommended.
Jack Harvey
Jun 20, 2021
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I greatly appreciate the ease of scheduling the appointment. Very professional and friendly, the process was explained and they took in my dog on time. I have nothing to compare on the cost but I feel I got my money's worth. My dog came back unstressed and happy, means a lot. Highly recommend.
