Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital

Cynthia I. 

on Yelp

7 years ago

Would never go there again. Total Scam. My dog was run over by a car. Needed a closed hip reduction to put the ball joint back in the socket. They first gave me an estimate between 2500 and 3600 dollars. Told me the operation could not be done for a few days and he had to stay there. When I found another place to do the surgery that day they all of sudden changed their minds and told me they could do the surgery that day. They told me he couldn't leave until he had bloodwork because he wasn't stable. So I had it done. Of cou... read more

Douglas R. 

on Yelp

7 years ago

One of the worst experiences in 21 years in breeding and AKC conformation showing. Dr. Melissa Goodman and her assistant Leigh are very unpleasant, unprofessional and not truthful. Had to get the police involved to get them to provide the semen as discussed and agreeed. In my opinion I would run from this practice. 

Ashanti M. 

on Yelp

7 years ago

Terrible place. They rip you off and scam you. Please avoid this place! I would give 0 stars if I could! 

Jami M. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

BUYER BEWARE! I DO NOT RECOMMEND! I was here a few days ago. My cat was having a GI issue that I now know (from visiting a regular vet) was very minor. I saw blood and reacted so took her here because it was open. I moved to the area and had not yet gotten a new vet so went on the reviews which I have NO idea why they are so good. They wanted to run every test possible at very high prices instead of doing anything to TREAT her symptoms. They also suggested hospitalizing her on an IV. She had ONE afternoon of symptoms. My cat... read more

Dean M. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

For the last 3 years, I've tried visiting countless vets, but none of them compare to Hickory Vet Hospital. Dr. Pete Lands, in particular, is excellent and my german shepherd puppy loves spending time with him. He truly cares for my dog's well-being and it shows in the care that he and the rest of Hickory Vet provides. No gimmicks. I highly recommend! 

Joseph E. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

Used their services for 1st time as an emergency. Facility was clean staff was inviting and provided professional service. The charge for pulling a nail off and wrapping the leg and two medications was $265.00. I had a similar problem during normal business hours at my usual vet and it was less then $100.00. I understand it was 8pm on a Saturday but I thought it was a little high. We were happy with care provided to our dog and thank the staff for their service. 

Julia P. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

Had a horrific ER visit with our dog. Be very careful who you choose for emergency services for your pet. Be sure they are in it for their true love of animals and just not the almighty dollar. Sad... 

Lila S. 

on Yelp

8 years ago

On my way to work, I came across a dying fawn in the middle a busy intersection of Butler Ave. Traffic was going around it but it was clearly alive and terrified. I carried the fawn out of the street and could see it had been eviscerated and suffering. As a fellow veterinary professional, we see terminal, hopeless cases so I only needed assistance to humanely euthanize it. As I was an hour from my veterinary workplace, it was futile to try to take him there. The closest 24hr emergency vet was Hickory Vet. I went in with the ... read more

Fitz G. 

on Yelp

9 years ago

Awful experience today. Scheduled my dog with his regular vet to have some moles looked at. Was told that a surgeon would be there at same time in case my vet needed to consult with her. Assured me cost for visit was $60. When I arrived at vet, the tech told me that I was given wrong info. That I would need to pay $150 to consult with owner/surgeon to look at moles. I explained everything that I was told on phone and also that I had called back right away to verify that a surgeon would be there if my vet needed to ask a ques... read more