Riverbark Veterinary Hospital

Fayetteville, NC

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Riverbark Veterinary Hospital, we provide top-quality veterinary care to pets in our community. Your Full-Service Vet in Fayetteville, NC — Where We Treat Your Pets Like Our Own. Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team. As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life. As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care. We have a heritage of building strong, trusting relationships with pets of all shapes and sizes – and with their owners!

In 1978, Dr. Jack Brown fulfilled his dream of opening an animal hospital where he grew up in North Carolina. Northgate Animal Hospital was born from a dedication to serving pets and their people by bringing the finest veterinary medicine and surgical care to our community. 1983: The Northgate family expanded to a second location in nearby Spring Lake under the name Manchester Animal Hospital. 1999: We remodeled and expanded our Northgate location to become a state-of-the-art practice with advanced medical and surgical equipment. 2001: Dr. Brown's son, Dale, joined the practice. Dr. Dale brings additional talents to our practices, including advanced medical and surgical skills. 2005: Dr. Jenny Rodriguez, a veterinary school classmate of Dr. Dale's, joined our practices. Around the same time, our Manchester location moved to Highway 87, and a new facility was built, allowing us to dedicate more time and service to the people and pets in the community. 2015: We added an animal rehabilitation clinic, pet retreat and aquatic center. With this expansion, we rebranded our facilities under one new name: Riverbark. TODAY: We continue to provide our community with expanded medical and surgical services as well as exciting new recreational opportunities for pets and their people

Mission — We have a heritage of building strong, trusting relationships with pets of all shapes and sizes – and with their owners! As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art testing and diagnosticsadvanced medical and surgical equipmentstate-of-the-art practice with advanced medical and surgical equipmentstate-of-the-art equipment and best practices

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionRoutine nose-to-tail wellness examsTesting & DiagnosticsEarly detection using diagnostic testingAdvanced Carecomprehensive medical care for dogs and catsSurgical Proceduresroutine and advanced surgical proceduresstate-of-the-art testing and diagnosticsadvanced diagnostics, procedures, and treatmentsemergency servicesdiagnostic imaginganesthesiologyanimal rehabilitation clinicpet retreat and aquatic center

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. We will operate on a limited schedule from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Dec. 24 and we will be closed on Dec. 25. We will be closed on Jan. 1

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Frequently asked

Is Riverbark Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Riverbark Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Riverbark Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Riverbark Veterinary Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Riverbark Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Riverbark Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Riverbark Veterinary Hospital established?+

Riverbark Veterinary Hospital has served the Fayetteville, NC community since 1975.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 1,162 reviews

Riverbark Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care featuring modern facilities, prompt appointment scheduling, and minimal wait times. The veterinary team is widely regarded as empathetic, highly skilled, and exceptionally thorough in explaining diagnoses and treatment plans. While many visitors praise the compassionate end-of-life care, surgical outcomes, and attentive follow-up communication, some experience challenges with administrative responsiveness, billing document follow-through, and higher service pricing.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.