Animal Hospital of Onslow County

Jacksonville, 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 End Of Life Urgent Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Animal Hospital of Onslow County is a well established small animal care facility that has been providing quality health care to pet owners in Jacksonville, Midway Park, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina since 1950. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized, stress free veterinary care. Some of the many services we offer include cyro-surgery, dental care, in-clinic diagnostics, in-house pharmacy, surgery, and wellness visits. We know that you have a choice about where you take your pet for veterinary care, and we would like to be your choice for your pet's health care throughout his or her lifetime. At Animal Hospital of Onslow County, we do things a little differently from your average veterinary facility, and we think that makes us special. Our staff is friendly, respectful, knowledgeable, and we take great care to listen attentively to our clients. We strive everyday to make your visit to our hospital stress free and as productive as possible through exceptional communication. An additional difference at Animal Hospital of Onslow County is that we place a priority on emergency cases during normal business hours. Your pet's emergency will receive a prompt response from our staff. These cases are taken to one of our emergency examination rooms where we will work to achieve a stable condition while diagnosing your pet's injury or illness. If your pet requires surgery, we will prepare an operating room and prep your pet for surgery. If your pet's illness is not an emergency, but is still considered urgent, we offer walk-in urgent care services and will make sure your pet is seen by one of our veterinarians in a timely manner

Animal Hospital of Onslow County was established here in Jacksonville by Dr. Smith in 1950 and saw Dr. Glass and Dr. Altman as successive owners, continuing the excellence in service Animal Hospital of Onslow County became known for. Now, in 2024, Dr. Candice Thomas took over ownership for Dr. Altman as he began his well earned retirement, beginning another generation of private ownership by a local veterinarian. Dr. Thomas also owns Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital and College View Veterinary Clinic and is dedicated to serving the community she calls home. In a time of corporate takeover and corporatized customer service, Dr. Thomas and the team at Animal Hospital look forward to putting community first and bringing the best and most advanced pet healthcare to Jacksonville

Mission — Our mission at the Animal Hospital of Onslow County is to provide your pet with the best quality of medical care. We know it can be scary and stressful for both you, and your fur-baby, to come into the office. Here, we strive to make your experience as pleasant as possible while, at the same time, keeping you informed about what is going on with your pet's health. The Animal Hospital of Onslow County team is here to educate you, give you our best medical advice as far as what to do, and to walk you through the process of any potential diagnostic or treatment plans that may be necessary. Here at Animal Hospital of Onslow County, we are committed to your pet's health and well being. We know that your pet is a part of the family and we want to give them as many healthy years with you as possible

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

HemaTrue Veterinary Hematology AnalyzerVetscan VS2In-house laboratoryDigital radiographyCytologyFine Needle Aspirates

Services in detail

WellnessDental CareDermatologyDigital RadiographyHeartworm TestingHospice/EuthansiaImmunotherapyIn-Clinic DiagnosticsMicrochippingNutritional CounselingPain ManagementPharmacySurgeryCryo-surgeryDental cleaning and polishingRoutine extractions and some oral surgeriesIn-house laboratoryBlood testsComplete Blood Counts (CBCs)Blood chemistriesCanine wellnessThyroid testsCholesterol and kidney profilesUrinalysisFecal flotationHeartworm testingFine Needle Aspirates and cytologyAllergy testsSkin scrapesBiopsiesBacterial and fungal culturesSpays and neutersSoft tissue surgeries (tumor removal, laceration repair, hernia surgeries)Orthopedic surgeriesPost-surgical examination and rehabilitationWellness visitsWalk-in urgent careEmergency cases during normal business hours

Appointments & hours

Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm*; Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed. *Surgeries only on Wednesdays. Doctors' Hours Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm; Lunch from 1pm-2pm

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Frequently asked

Is Animal Hospital of Onslow County accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Hospital of Onslow County is currently accepting new patients.

Does Animal Hospital of Onslow County offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal Hospital of Onslow County provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Animal Hospital of Onslow County offer?+

Animal Hospital of Onslow County offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Animal Hospital of Onslow County established?+

Animal Hospital of Onslow County has served the Jacksonville, NC community since 1950.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 536 reviews

The practice provides veterinary care supported by knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarians who handle pets with patience and gentleness, particularly during routine visits and end-of-life care. However, patients and clients frequently encounter challenges including long wait times, significant price increases following ownership changes, inconsistent front desk communication, and occasional difficulties with appointment availability and billing transparency.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsFair PricingGood 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.