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- Emergency Medicine
- Digital Radiography
The highest level of affordable veterinary care
When only the very best of veterinary health, wellness and surgical services are acceptable.
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Premium Veterinary Services
Shadow Ridge Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care offers a variety of affordable, premium veterinary services to care for your pet.
Emergency Medicine
Trust your pet's life to the most experienced emergency clinicians in the area providing the highest possible standard of care in the area.
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams help prevent disease in healthy pets and prolong the lives of your companion animals.
Alternative Payment Options
We offer CareCredit, ScratchPay and Pet's Best Insurance to help our clients navigate untimely or unexpected veterinary expenses.
Digital Dental Suite
Toothaches ARE painful! We're experts in removing broken teeth, surgical extractions, oral tumors and treating periodontal disease.
Affordable Urgent Care
Accidents happen... Don't get stuck waiting hours to be seen, then paying a fortune for treatment. Get excellent urgent care for less.
Pet Insurance
Pet's Best pet insurance will keep your furry loved ones prepared for whatever unexpected expenses come your way...and we accept it!
Sick Exams
When your pet is sick, you want solid answers. We rely on science and stat-of-the-art diagnostics to treat your pet. Not guesswork.
Our Pharmacy
Anything we dispense from our pharmacy is fully guaranteed or treatment is free. You don't get that from the farm supply or Chewey.com.
Intensive Care Unit
Don't trust your seriously sick/injured pet to just anyone. Our ICU is outfitted with the latest technology for the best possible outcome.
The Best Small Animal Care
Cats and dogs is all we do. We don't dilute our talents by being mediocre at multiple species. We focus our abilities, and WE ARE THE BEST.
Hospitalizations
Hospitalizations are unavoidable. But you can be rest assured that your furry little friend is getting treated like one of our own.
Veterinary Dentistry
Every have a toothache? Imagine how you pet feels when he/she has one and can't tell you. We're the local experts in veterinary dentistry.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is marching its way across the western part of North Carolina. We have over 20 years experience in treating it and curing it.
Dermatology
Skin issues carry serious consequences when left unchecked. We're the local area leaders in diagnosis & treatment of most skin disorders.
Second Opinions
Surgery is expensive and doesn't come without risk. Get the peace of mind you that only comes from an unbiased second opinion.
Allergy Testing | Allergies
Pet allergies are expensive to treat and very unforgiving if you get it wrong. We work with the nation's leading lab and guarantee results.
In-House Labs
When seconds count, our state-of-the-art in-house lab provides our doctors and staff with accurate and instant results.
Micro-chipping
Pets can't tell someone when they're lost, but our microchips can! Highly effective and easily read everywhere in the United States.
APHIS | International Health Certificates
Don't get held up in Customs. Get it right the first time with one of our APHIS Certificates.
Pain Management
Nobody likes pain, including you pets. Dr. Fichera holds multiple certifications in advanced animal pain management.
Supportive Care
Our supportive care is all about constant supervision & having the expertise to respond to a constantly changing patient in real time.
Guaranteed Vaccinations
Our hospital uses only vaccines that are 100% guaranteed authentic, have been properly handled and come with an iron-clad warranty.
Prescription Pet Diets
Sometimes, a change of diet is the best course of action. Our doctors and technicians are experts in determining dietary requirements.
Heartworm Testing
Heartworms come from mosquito bites and is 100% preventable. Let us show you our fully guaranteed options before it's too late.
Tick Borne Illnesses
In our area, pets can get several serious diseases from a single tick bite. All are completely preventable.
Friendly and professional
Shadow Ridge Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care offers THE HIGHEST level of care, administered by the most professional veterinary practitioners and staff, at the most affordable prices right here in Burke County, North Carolina.
- Preventive Healthcare
- Pet Health Insurance
- HD Digital Ultrasound
- Orthopedic Surgery
- International Health Certificates
Dr. Dyana J. Fichera, DVM
Owner / Veterinarian / SurgeonDr. Fichera is a 2001 graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and brings over 20 years of small animal emergency & general practice experience.
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Dr. Leslie Leidecker, DVM
Veterinarian / SurgeonDr. Leidecker is a 1998 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and brings 24 years of excellent emergency & small animal experience.
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Dr. Melisa E. Zebley, DVM
Veterinarian / SurgeonDr. Zebley is a 1997 graduate of the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine and brings over 25 years of excellent small animal experience.
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Dr. Brett Wood, DVM, MS, DACVS
Veterinarian / Board Certified SurgeonDr. Brett Wood, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS is a 2000 graduate of N. Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine & board-certified veterinary surgeon.
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Compassionate Emergency Veterinary Care
Your pets are part of the family. We provide our clients and their pets with the absolute best veterinary care in the inductry. Our goal is that your pets live long, healthy lives....and we give them the best possible chance with highly trained clinicians in our state-of-the-art veterinary medical facility.
Common Questions
Our knowledgeable and courteous customer service professionals are committed to answering all of your questions in a timely manner.
1. How do I make an appointment?
The BEST way to make an appointment is to call us at 828-893-7387 and talk to us directly. You can also use our free PetDesk app if you’re already a client or click the “REQUEST APPOINTMENT” button in the upper corner of our website, and we’ll call you back during our next business day.
2. What is your payment policy?
Payment is due when services are rendered. We accept cash, checks and credit/debit cards. Additionally, we offer Care Credit & ScratchPay. We also have working relationships with local lenders Lendmark and Heritage Financial – who approve over 98% of our clients for emergency loans in access of $1,000.00 in minutes.
3. Can I get health insurance for my pet?
ABSOLUTELY! In fact, we recommend it! We offer Pet’s Best Insurance to help you be prepared for both, planned and unplanned veterinary expenses. They have several plans for literally every budget. CLICK HERE to receive an exclusive discount today!!
Our Precious Patients
Here's just a few of the wonderful furry creatures God has given us the honor and pleasure of meeting, healing and keeping healthy for their beloved humans
Find us in North Carolina
965 Malcolm Boulevard; Connelly Springs, NC 28612828-893-7387[email protected]Hours of operation
Monday-Tuesday8:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday-Friday8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday8:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM