Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery
Arden, NC
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery (WCVS) was founded in 2000 by Dr. David T. Crouch and is proud to be one of the few remaining locally owned referral practices in the region. WCVS is home to two board-certified surgeons who specialize in orthopedic surgery. We strive to provide expert orthopedic care while working as a team with your veterinarian to ensure every animal receives the best possible outcome. As a referral-only practice, we require a referral from your veterinarian prior to scheduling
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery was founded in 2000 by Dr. David T. Crouch and remains one of the few locally owned referral practices in the region. As a locally owned practice, our focus is on this community and how best we can serve. Since we are not accountable to shareholders, we are able to maintain the lowest prices possible while keeping up with the highest standards of care. It also frees us to reinvest our resources to help support local shelters and families in need during emergencies
Mission — We see ourselves as an extension of your primary veterinarian's care. By working together—veterinarian, pet owner, and specialist—we give each patient the best chance at a healthy outcome. We strive to provide consistent and comprehensive communication through the entirety of your pet's recovery
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Frequently asked
Is Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery accepting new patients?+
Yes — Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery offer?+
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
When was Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery established?+
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery has served the Arden, NC community since 2000.
What reviewers say
Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery in Arden, NC, is a specialized veterinary orthopedic practice providing expert surgical care, particularly renowned for TPLO and cruciate ligament repairs. The facility is staffed by exceptionally skilled and compassionate professionals who take the time to thoroughly explain procedures and recovery protocols to pet owners. The team maintains strong communication throughout the entire treatment and healing process, ensuring pets and their families feel supported and well-informed from initial consultation through post-operative care.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.