Dr. Grotelelueschen was awesome as was everyone there. Found a dog i thought was hit by a car but turns out thrown from a car. Poor baby. They were great, caring and took amazing care of here when I thought she had internal bleeding. Such compassion, and as I waited watched other patients come in. Very nice clinic. Recommend highly read more

Kittrell Animal Hospital - "Dog" resting and healing - Veterinarians Near Me - Kittrell, North Carolina

My experience here was GREAT! My fiancé and I brought our kitty for a last-minute check-up. The customer service 10/10 thank you for helping our kitty feel better and thank you for seeing us on short notice. read more

Always have had great service here even if I didn't have an appointment there has never been a long wait. Both vets I've seen have been very nice and helpful with my dogs. read more

I will not be back. No regard or care for my pup by Dr. Scholz. Had to wait 40 minutes to even be seen. Not what I expected from this practice. read more

Very happy with the care my dog received the vet Dr.Alekander was very nice and explained everything to use the ladies in the front were awesome as well thank you, Lydia Lola's mom ‍ read more

Loved this hospital I was willing to drive an hour & 15 to come see them. However after calling on Thursday and reassuring me that as long as I got to the vet before 12 on Saturday I would be seen, they refused to see my dog at 11:30 on Saturday. They said they had a "hard night" last night and didn't get off till 7 and so they decided to close at 11 today. My dog has arthritis and needed his shot before my week vacation and now they are refusing to see me and refusing to let me speak with the doctor to explain the circumstances. Never have I been treated so disrespectfully by staff and have been moved to tears with my frustration. My dog will now be limping at the beach on vacation when all he needed was a 5 minute shot to ease his pain. read more

Amazing staff! Everyone is so friendly and works so well together. Place is great. Love it there

My cat had a raw swolbackhoe, toe,they gave him a shot of antbotics,I called 10 days later to see if I could get liquid antibiotics they kept me waiting 4 hrs with no responce,all they had to do was take a min look at file say yes or no,the whole day passed without returning my call,I should have know ,I carried another cat there 4 yrs ago they said she had newmonia gave pills ,she took one pill dropped dead acouple hrs later I will never go there again,seems like most vets are only interested in money not the pets,I will never go there again,when Dr darch was there he was great he took care of my cats for 25+ yrs ,carried my cat to North wake animal hospital the one with bad toe,vet looked at it 5 seconds said it was a cancer tumor he,s like 15 ,wouldn't recommend to put to sleep but then I Google said to can be amputated while awake she said it has to be asleep while operated,also north wake told me to put a cat to sleep unless I had money for exspensive test cause she didn't no what was wrong with her I said no,2 days later cat was well an lived 3 more yrs,someone said my cat had cancer in his toe,it's all about the money,I raised my cats from day they was born they prolly 14-15 yrs old,the no.1 thing they say in around about way if you don't have the money put them to sleep,2 diffrent vets in 10 days 2 different diagnoses smu what I'm I supose to beleve I been upset all day an nite an my cat prolly don't have cancer I will try a new vet tommrow since they don't know I'm poor maybe they help I dought it but I will spend every $ I have to save my best friends life,what is this world come to all about the money like everything else read more

wonderful service. the staff here are great, not only did they fit me in last minute but since They do not provide overnight care , and my dog was in need of overnight care, they sent me to a location that would Take care of him. Holly is incredibly personable and has the best customer service I've ever experienced. She has a way of making a not so great situation (with my sick dog) not feel as scary. she is wonderful with animals and you can tell she truly cares about her profession. Everyone at this location was just great! Holly just made the experience incredibly memorable ! This location is over an hour away but I'd make the trip knowing my dog is getting great care! read more

I was extremely impressed with the staff and the vet. They were attentive and prompt. They treated my dog as if he were their own pet. Much better than my previous vet! Thank you. read more

Dr. Darch, who we thought was a good vet. sold the practice. Not impressed with the new vet (Dr. Alex ...). The general checkup for my dog was very cursory, not in depth. He recommended surgery to remove one of several fatty cysts (probably Lipomas) growing around the chest and front legs area, without advising us that this condition is common among old overweight dogs and that the first treatment for this should be fine needle aspirate followed by cytology (examine cells under a microscope). Based on the results one may decide to do a biopsy, radiation therapy, further surgery, etc, or do nothing in case of a harmless lipoma (the likely outcome). Also this clinic requires that a dog be fully vaccinated before they will do any procedure. I believe this is an intrusion on a dog owner's freedom to manage his pet's healthcare. Rabies is a must have, however we believe canine parvo virus, and distemper vaccine is an overreach. In 50 years of dog ownership never had one animal coming down with those diseases, mostly unvaccinated during that time, or even heard of any other dog coming down with the disease. We believe it's a phantom disease to scam dog owners, and unnecessarily vaccinating dogs could potentially bring bad log term consequences for your pet.. Bottom line, not impressed, will not go there again and do not recommend. read more

Shout out to all of the staff at Kittrell Animal Hospital!! From the moment you walk in with your pet until the time you pick them up you are treated like family with great kindness! They take such good care of your pet. Dr. Alex is the BEST and all of the staff!! Thank you all so much for the care you gave to Otis today. Can't say enough good things about you all! read more

I really love these folks, always putting your pet first. I live in Wake Forest but it's a nice drive to Kittrell and their well worth it!

Great service however, make sure you as a customer ask how much these services cost because they will provide and suggest without knowledge of your financials and surprise you in the end! Transparency is key with knowledge a customer read more

Taking all of my pets here for years. Dr Darch is a fantastic vet. He has always given me sound advice and treatment. Just went today and was seen by Dr Alex for the first time. He was very thorough and kind. Have always had the best of care at reasonable rates and the staff is remarkable. read more

The most caring and knowledgeable veterinarian I have ever been to. He is one of a kind! The staff is so friendly and welcoming! He knows with confidence how to care for your pet with genuine and knowledgeable care. He truly loves his work and the animals! The pricing is affordable and honest. read more

Do not take your animal here! He is too old to be practicing on animals. My dog was shaking with fear from the moment we entered, he has never done that. I should have taken that as a red flag. This vet does not offer treatment, rather bandage solutions to keep you coming back and spending more money. His practices are out dated and offers no real solution for your pets needs. He will go up against prior vets solutions and recommendations that actually work. He's a quack! Staff is just as incompetent. read more

I see the one star reviews, and I think perhaps these people were expecting some kind of coddling environment. Dr. Darch's "bedside manner" may not be what they were expecting. Although he can sometimes be short, I have found that it is because he is so incredibly busy. This is a labor of love, and he is the best in the business, in an area teeming with vets. I have found the chain vets to be the ones that over-prescribe meds and keep you coming back, attempting to get you on a "payment plan". Most people have enough payment plans and aren't looking to get one for their family pets, thank you very much. We've taken our animals here for almost 20 years. 5 dogs in that time. Although I wasn't wild about the receptionist he had in Wake Forest for years, I have found that the ones he has in Kittrell are very friendly, professional, and courteous, without fail. I really appreciate what he's done for our animals over the years, and you will not be disappointed to take your business here. read more

The best animal hospital. I love Dr. Darch and the team. They are caring, no frills and you don't pay for dumb stuff not needed. Thank you for the great no nonsense care. We have been there saying hello with our puppy, said goodbye 13 years later and now again. And our cat too. read more

Dr. Dartch has been taking excellent care of my animals for many years. He's smart, skilled, and caring. All the staff members are helpful and good with animals... and people! It is worth it for me to drive to Kittrell from Youngsville. read more

I absolutely love Dr. Darch! I have taken two pets to him for care and have one under his care now. My sister has used him for years and when her baby was very sick he was extremely passionate about doing everything in his power to save him. The staff is always accommodating and friendly! I am shocked to see bad reviews. My puppies have loved him and was never afraid of him EVER. And neither have my sister's dogs - one of which is very territorial. The office is very simple and not full of a bunch of bells and whistles that leave clients paying outrageous prices for service. He is the most affordable vet around and does everything is his power to work with you... HIGHLY recommend! read more

Dr Darch is the most honest, skilled and empathetic vet I have ever been to. He saved the life of my previously misdiagnosed diabetic dog and has helped to keep both of my dogs is the best heath possible. His fees are far less than most places and he runs the business with the utmost integrity. Anyone who would say anything negative on here about Dr Darch likely has a dishonest motive to do so. read more

I've been with Dr. Darch since 2000. He is a gem. His intuitiveness is remarkable. My pets are fortunate to have such an expert. I highly recommend him. He is not available for emergencies or extensive surgeries but will provide referrals. read more

Dr. Darch used to own North Wake Animal Hospital in Wake Forest. He is an EXCELLENT doctor. He took great care of our beloved Shih Tzu, Reina, for 10 years until she passed. Then he took care of our new Cairn Terrier puppies with the same level of quality. He is now in Kittrell a bit too far for me now. But I hope this review helps anyone in the area. If you need a wonderful vet then choose Dr. Darch. read more

As a beef cattle research specialist with NCSU and a BS in animal science, I have worked with alot of vets over the years. This clinic is completley unprofessional. Front staff has no clue about anything. Dr. Darch just flys in no communication just starts pulling blood and running tests. Next thing you know you are at a 150$ bill in the first minute. He just walks in an out of exam room randomly even in the middle of you explaining things. He diagnosed my dog with allergies. After second opinion with another vet what Dr. Darch called allergies was actually conjestive heart failure. Would not release x-rays for me to consult with another vet. When I called to get medical history lady on the phone hung up on me. He just throws shots and pills at the situation and does not try and build off of history. I would never recommend Kitrell Animal Hospital to anyone! read more

https://portal.ncvmb.org/Verification/resultList.aspx i have so many complaints about this vet now that i cannot begin to write it down. however, i never yet complained to the board. i think there are many many more complaints that people have about this vet but don't get filed because we are so spent emotionally from having become victims. read more

I had a minor emergency with my dog. A stick-related incident that I don't want to explain! I just drove to their office and checked in (first time visitor) and they were more than happy to help. I waited, as I expected, without having an appt. When I was waited on, they were really kind and caring, but yet clear and straight-up. I don't like to be sugar-coated and talked to like a child. Pets are part of the family but keep it real, they are animals. Keep it in perspective. The fee was reasonable and the dog has recovered very well! I am making an appt to have my outdoor cat spayed. read more

Started going here last year. Everyone very friendly,doctor is fast but great at explaining everything to you.,no appointments necessary so it is great to just be able to go at your convenience. My dog is great with them and has no problem going which is a big plus. Will be returning to have the dogs teeth worked on next and bring the 2 cats again for their check up and shots. read more

Receptionist was very unfriendly. Appeared to be pregnant at the time - maybe hormones, but no excuse to be rude. We were told to come in on a Saturday, but when we arrived, staff did not remember telling us to come in. We arrived at 8:30 and were the very last ones to be seen at about 12 noon. Receptionist seemed agitated when we asked how much longer we had to wait. We were finally seen just before they were getting ready to close at noon and it was not until then that they began rushing us to make payment even before the doctor was done with the exam. After payment was made, again because they were finally in a rush to leave, they had the nerve to ask if we needed a receipt (I guess they didn't want to take the time to print one). Of course, we needed a receipt and vowed never to return there ever again. read more

I previously wrote an unfavorable review and don't know how to edit it so I am giving an update. I received a voicemail from Lee Darch apologizing for the delay in my dogs prescription getting refilled. The fact that he reached out and cared enough about my previous review makes me feel like my dog and I are relevant to their practice. I am giving 3 stars instead of 1. I do think if the vet is going on vacation all patients should be notified via general email a few weeks in advance to make sure they have enough prescription medication to see them through and plan better for unexpected emergencies. read more

My Aussie had his first visit ever with Dr. Darch this morning. The welcoming feeling from the receptionist and other helpers, the ease of talking to this doctor -- it is everything that has been missing from vet's offices for years. I love the feel of his small office -- felt he was thorough, down to earth, and I left with a great deal of confidence. I will be back. read more

Upon reading the reviews and listening to other's recommendations, I took my 6 month old miniature dachshund. I will NEVER go anywhere else. All of the staff were exceptionally nice and knowledgeable. Dr. Darch was doing a procedure behind a glass, but took the time to come out and speak. He inquired about the breed of Macie, my wire haired, miniature dachshund. He was such a genuine and caring person. I couldn't believe how inexpensive her visit was. No other vet gives this kind of service at such an UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this practice to everyone. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! read more

Only been once and was told by an assistant that she hated cats as she dragged my cat out of his carrier by the scruff of his neck! The vet spent about a minute with me and my cats and completely misdiagnosed one of my cats. When I questioned his diagnosis, he got super grumpy with me, which I didnt appreciate considering he only spent a minute looking at my pet. Additionally, it doesnt matter the demeanor of your cat, the assistant grabs the cat by the scruff of the neck and pins them on the table, with my cats screaming because they were now scared and probably in pain. The only positive is the receptionist was extremely pleasant. Nicest employee that works there. I went to another vet who spent time with my cat that was misdiagnosed and they were extremely pleasant. I will never go back to Kittrell Animal Hospital. The vet truly needs to retire because his petside manner is really bad. Beware if you have cats! read more