Firetower Animal Clinic

Winterville, 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 Emergency Boarding Grooming End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Since 2002, Firetower Animal Clinic has provided comprehensive veterinary care, urgent care, and bathing and grooming to pets in the Winterville community and beyond. We would be honored to be a partner in your pet's healthcare. Firetower Animal Clinic is happy to provide Winterville pets with high-quality wellness and medical care. We believe every animal should be evaluated individually, and treated on a case by case basis. Our veterinarians provide a customized care plan for your pet, and together we'll make the best medical care choices for your best friend

Firetower Animal Clinic was founded by Dr. Mark T. Hayes, who also founded Tenth Street Animal Hospital in 1987. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Mark Hayes as a satellite clinic for 10th Street Animal Hospital, Firetower Animal Clinic has grown and expanded twice in 9 years, initially staffed and managed by Dr. Brad Medhus and Dr. Erin Hubbard

Mission — At Firetower Animal Clinic, 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

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresUrgent CareDog Bathingbathing and groomingpreventative carewellness examsroutine and advanced surgical proceduresPet EmergenciesOrder Food & Meds

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. We will be closed on Jan. 1

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Frequently asked

Is Firetower Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Firetower Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Firetower Animal Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Firetower Animal Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is Firetower Animal Clinic AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Firetower Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Firetower Animal Clinic offer?+

Firetower Animal Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Firetower Animal Clinic established?+

Firetower Animal Clinic has served the Winterville, NC community since 2002.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 1,412 reviews

Firetower Animal Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care with a warm, welcoming environment and a strong emphasis on client education and patient comfort. The facility features a clean, well-maintained interior with dedicated accommodations for anxious pets and families. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable, offering detailed explanations and individualized treatment options. While appointment availability and urgent care handling are generally praised, wait times can occasionally be extended, and communication regarding follow-up care can be inconsistent.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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