Sun Valley Animal Hospital

Monroe, 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
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Since 1989, Sun Valley Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care to pets in the Monroe community and beyond. We would be honored to be a partner in your pet's healthcare. Providing high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in a professional, empathetic, compassionate, and friendly atmosphere

Since 1989, Sun Valley Animal Hospital's goal has been to provide Monroe residents with high quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in a professional, empathetic, compassionate, and friendly atmosphere. For over 30 years, Sun Valley Animal Hospital has provided individualized veterinary care with an array of services including vaccinations, preventative and wellness care, care of the sick and injured pet, hospitalized care, radiology, spay and neuter surgeries and non-elective surgeries, weight and nutritional management and counseling, behavioral counseling, microchipping, and on-site pharmacy. 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. Our Thanks to Dr. David Hudson: Dr. David Hudson earned his DVM degree from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. After practicing mixed animal medicine for a couple years in Monroe, NC he then decided to open Sun Valley Animal Hospital in 1990. Dr. Hudson retired from Sun Valley Animal in September of 2020 and now enjoys his free time out on the water, fishing and quality time with his family

Mission — 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

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art testing and diagnosticsstate-of-the-art equipment and best practices

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionRoutine nose-to-tail wellness examsWellness ExamsVaccinationsParasite ControlPet Allergies & DermatologyPet Dental CarePuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CarePet NutritionMicrochippingTesting & DiagnosticsVeterinary RadiologyEarly Detection Blood TestsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresPet AnesthesiaPet Dental SurgeryPet SurgeryUrgent CareSymptomatic Dietary Treatment for Diarrhea or VomitingExotic Pet Carehospitalized carespay and neuter surgeries and non-elective surgeriesweight and nutritional management and counselingbehavioral counselingon-site pharmacyDrop-off appointments

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Limited schedule from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Dec. 24 and closed on Dec. 25. Closed on Jan. 1

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Frequently asked

Is Sun Valley Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Sun Valley Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Sun Valley Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Sun Valley Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Sun Valley Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Sun Valley Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Sun Valley Animal Hospital offer?+

Sun Valley Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Sun Valley Animal Hospital established?+

Sun Valley Animal Hospital has served the Monroe, NC community since 1989.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 1,304 reviews

Sun Valley Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice offering compassionate, high-quality care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The veterinary team is widely regarded as knowledgeable, thorough, and exceptionally gentle with anxious animals. Appointments are generally easy to schedule, wait times are typically short, and the facility is maintained in a very clean condition. While most clients appreciate the fair pricing, thoughtful communication, and proactive follow-up calls, some note challenges with pricing transparency and occasional communication gaps regarding lab results.

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.