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Best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Raleigh, NC

Verified Raleigh veterinarians and animal hospitals for routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and emergency and after-hours pet care - serving North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner and beyond.

Rankings updated September 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

How to pick a veterinarian in Raleigh

Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam.

Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Raleigh? Everyone ranked below serves Raleigh and the surrounding neighborhoods, including North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you.

The full Raleigh ranking

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Truss Vet - Veterinary Urgent Care Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 911 Google reviews · 720 Fenton Mkt Wy Ste 150
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Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 903 Google reviews · 631 E Six Forks Rd #101
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Hidden Valley Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 891 Google reviews · 2315 Lynn Rd #104
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Shiloh Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 746 Google reviews · 1005 Lichtin Blvd
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Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Cary Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 180 Google reviews · 316 Colonades Way #214C
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PetSmart Veterinary Services - Raleigh
★★★★★ 5 · 46 Google reviews · 2800 E Millbrook Rd
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Tarheel Veterinary Surgery Center Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 43 Google reviews · 7016 Harps Mill Rd #103
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Greystone Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 45 Google reviews · 7713 Lead Mine Rd #7
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VEG ER for Pets
★★★★½ 4.8 · 896 Google reviews · 2030 Kildaire Farm Rd
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Complete Pet Care Animal Hospital at Falls Pointe Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 801 Google reviews · 9500 Falls of Neuse Rd
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Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Wake Forest Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 587 Google reviews · 3600 Rogers Branch Rd #103
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Raleigh Community Animal Hospital
★★★★½ 4.8 · 513 Google reviews · 1108 Dresser Ct
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UrgentVet
★★★★½ 4.8 · 479 Google reviews · 8204 Tryon Woods Dr #114
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Swift Creek Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 414 Google reviews · 9412 Penny Rd
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Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 388 Google reviews · 5919 Creedmoor Rd
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Armadale Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 374 Google reviews · 10018 Strickland Rd
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Cozy Cat Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 329 Google reviews · 3721 Lynn Rd Ste 102
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North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 281 Google reviews · 5121 Six Forks Rd
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Hayes Barton Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 217 Google reviews · 1516 Glenwood Ave
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Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital at Harvest Plaza Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 18 Google reviews · 8801 Lead Mine Rd St 113
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Paws At Play Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 78 Google reviews · 6503 Hilburn Dr
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Avian and Exotic Animal Care Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 1210 Google reviews · 8711 Fidelity Blvd
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Quail Corners Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 1188 Google reviews · 1613 E Millbrook Rd
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Care First Animal Hospital at Oberlin Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 724 Google reviews · 1309 Annapolis Dr
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Bowman Animal Hospital and Cat Clinic Inc Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 649 Google reviews · 8308 Creedmoor Rd
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Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 628 Google reviews · 5725 Glenwood Ave
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UrgentVet
★★★★½ 4.7 · 623 Google reviews · 1728 Fordham Blvd #161
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Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 500 Google reviews · 10009 Six Forks Rd
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Boulevard Animal Hospital
★★★★½ 4.7 · 391 Google reviews · 3900 Western Blvd
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Falls Village Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.7 · 246 Google reviews · 7005 Harps Mill Rd
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Crossroads Veterinary Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.6 · 298 Google reviews · 1112 Jones Franklin Rd
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UrgentVet
★★★★½ 4.6 · 416 Google reviews · 6325 Falls of Neuse Rd #3
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Leesville Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.6 · 417 Google reviews · 9309 Leesville Rd
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VCA Triangle Tower Animal Hospital
★★★★½ 4.6 · 217 Google reviews · 1300 Corporation Pkwy
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Six Forks Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.6 · 155 Google reviews · 7130 Six Forks Rd
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Wake Veterinary Medical Center Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.6 · 1652 Google reviews · 1007 Tandal Pl
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Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Raleigh: common questions

Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Raleigh?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of September 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Raleigh are Truss Vet - Veterinary Urgent Care, Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - North Hills, Hidden Valley Animal Hospital. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Raleigh?

Every company ranked on this page serves Raleigh and the surrounding area, including North Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Raleigh offer 24/7 emergency service?

After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up.

How do I choose a veterinarian in Raleigh?

Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam.

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