Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood

Raleigh, 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 Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming Daycare Rehab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

If you're in need of a new veterinarian team for your pet, or are interested in a service that your current vet doesn't provide, look no further than Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood! We are experts in every area of animal care, from puppy training to surgery. Our team also understands how it feels when your pet is sick, which is why we leave an appointment open every hour so that we're available when you need us most. Our office prides itself in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as an in-house lab and ultrasounds that can be used at a moment's notice. We truly care about our clients and their pets, which makes us the perfect fit for your family!

What began in 1988 from humble beginnings remains privately owned and operated today

Mission — It begins with caring... every client, every patient, every time

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

in-house labultrasoundsVimago HDVI (High Definition Volumetric Imaging)CT scannerendoscopylaser therapylaparoscopic surgerydigital X-raysfluoroscopy

Services in detail

Sick Pet ServicesVimago HDVIDiagnostic MedicineCat ServicesKitten CareSenior Cat CareDog ServicesDog NutritionPuppy CareSenior Dog CareDental CareEmergency VetEnd of Life CareNutritional CounselingMicrochippingPalliative CarePreventive CarePreventive Health ProgramRehabilitationHeat and MassageHydrotherapyLaser TherapyPhysical TherapySurgeryTPLO SurgeryGeneral SurgeryMinimally Invasive Laparoscopic SurgeryVaccinesInternational Health CertificatesBathing and GroomingBoardingDoggy DaycareTraining

Appointments & hours

Doctors Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Customer Care Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 7:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:30pm

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Frequently asked

Is Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood accepting new patients?+

Yes — Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood is currently accepting new patients.

Does Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood offer emergency or urgent care?+

Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood offer?+

Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood established?+

Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood has served the Raleigh, NC community since 1988.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 637 reviews

The practice is widely regarded for its exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional veterinary and support staff. Services range from routine wellness visits, dental care, and grooming to specialized physical therapy, acupuncture, and boarding. Same-day appointments and urgent care visits are frequently accommodated, and the team excels in managing anxious pets with gentle handling techniques. Follow-up communication is consistently thorough, and thoughtful gestures such as condolence cards and floral arrangements are provided during end-of-life care. While pricing is generally considered fair with preventive health plan options available, billing concerns and occasional long wait times or communication friction are occasionally noted.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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