Took our new puppy to Viewmont Animal Hospital . Everyone was exceptional with our dog. Veterinarian was caring and informative.

We switched to this vet as our former vet was 40 minutes from us. They were so kind to my timid dog and made her feel more comfortable. Would recommend them to anyone! read more

This vet immediately started on our puppies first appointment with wanting to re vaccinate from the start even though the puppy had had the first round shots (I had the specifics and dates). I had been warned by another dog owner how this business had changed recently and it was immediately obvious first thing. We opted out right away. Heading elsewhere. read more

My poor dog, Banjo is so lethargic and sick and they said they are booked for the next 2 weeks. This is the first emergency with him I have had. I picked them when I moved here because they are close to my home and I am disabled. They did not even try to work me in, I will never go there again, as when I needed them the most. they let me down. They were not there when my beloved Maine Coon passed away either. A vet should be there in hard times. It is the beginning of the day with plenty of time. Whyyyyy? They also took an xray of my cats back when I told them his head was hurt. read more

I have been using Dr. Pope and Viewmont animal hospital for the past 13 years for the care of my dog. Not only do they have a caring staff and beautiful facility- the doctors there have consistently taken great care of my pet. And yes, my dog has multiple medical issues which were diagnosed quickly and accurately. My pet has had surgeries by Dr. Pope ( neuter, recurring bladder stones due to breed, teeth cleaning, lesion removal, etc) and he has always done an excellent job explaining the procedure and post operative expectations. The anesthesia and surgical outcome have also been excellent with the problem resolved. I was out of town recently and my dog got so sick the veterinarian there diagnosed him with cancer ( after spending thousands of dollars on xrays, lab tests, ultrasound, etc). I did not put him down and immediately brought him back to Viewmont animal hospital. When Dr Pope saw him he recommended trying to treat the symptoms to see if he would respond. Happily, my dog is better than ever for an old pup- Dr. Pope reviewed all of the testing from the other veterinarian and explained that while there were ultrasound findings that could suggest cancer- it could also be incidental age related changes in the presence of gastroenteritis. I am so glad Dr. Pope treated my dog and not just the tests. I will continue to trust Viewmont animal hospital with the care of my fur baby and any future pets I may have. read more

I've been with this veterinary office for 29 years. Always pleased with the caring,personalized and professional service. All the new staff that has come on during the years have been of the highest quality. My animals (of which there were many over the years) always received wonderful care and when the inevitable happened the staff was there for us at those sad times too. read more

Viewmont Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

I have nothing but great things to say about Viewmont Animal Hospital. They were able to squeeze me in for an emergency my dog had awhile back without having an appointment. We go there for all of our pet needs. The staff is so friendly and very knowledgable. They always remember my puppy Theo & he loves coming in for his appointments because they make him feel so comfortable. read more

I'm a fan of Dr Lorin Bilhorne, and I really wish he was still with you. I always made our appts with him specifically. He is a great loss to the facility. read more

See this is exactly my point. Referring to Gary P's response to my review. I don't know a vet named Gary P. and he obviously doesn't know me or my pets as he doesn't even know my name addressing me as "Jon S. The facts are the facts. Viewmont didn't diagnose Kota because Bilhorn never examined her. Only after I suggested to check her lymph node did he do so. I consulted with 2 other vets and both were shocked at my story. They stated every vet in the country knows lymphoma is a leading cancer and the diagnosis is simple; lack of eating and swollen lymph nodes. Dr. Banker at Sedgefield gave her a complete exam. He spent a full 45 mins examining her. That's what I was supposed to be paying Bilhorn to do. Don't you get it. HE DIDN'T EXAMINE MY DOG. He told me she was fine and to start feeding her boiled chicken. Like an idiot I believe the incompetent vet. When we brought her back to Bilhorn he said she was fine again. I TOLD HE YOUR KIDDING ME RIGHT; DOC SHE'S NOT EATING. Then he said she was old. I took her to Banker and he did what Bilhorn should have done; EXAMINED HER!!! Sorry Viewmont is an incompetent facility. And unless your refunding $1,500 I've spent over the last year at the facility for pet care I couldn't care less to talk to anyone including you. Save your song & dance for other uneducated pet owners. Doesn't work for me. Folks this facility is like most western medical vet clinics. Follow the money. They push the pharmaceutical vaccines and drugs that ultimately limit your pets immune system to fight chronic diseases like cancer. They sell it because that's how they profit. Google and read how to protect your pet and how they should live a long life. Dogs living only 10 years should NOT be acceptable. 15 to 18 should be what your shooting for. I will use Dr. Banker and his staff for my pets wellness checks twice a year. Driving 80 miles to Greensboro is a small price to pay for a complete exam. Believe me your NOT getting that service at Viewmont. I learned the hard way in trusting an incompetent vet. No one needs that enjoyment. Google and read. Banker will treat me right for exams and for treatment I'll consult with Dr. Charles Loops a Homeopathy vet who does phone consulting and remedies. read more

Beware if you are using this practice to obtain an International Health Certificate!!! They do not know the rules but will gladly tell you "you are wrong". Not only was Dr. Denton rude but also the assistant. They do not know the rules set by the U.S.D.A. and will not admit they do not know. If I had followed their instructions I would have been sitting in the U.K. having my dog placed in quarantine and unable to continue my trip into France. I had hoped that Dr. Pope, the owner, would reach out to me when I expressed dismay but NO even after having spent thousands and thousands of dollars with this practice over the last 7 years. read more

We have been going there for years and we really like the staff. They are attentive and careful and we are lucky that our pets have them. We live in Hickory and NOT Canada. read more

We took our Pete (Three month kitten ) in for a cold . He was given an injection of Convenia . Later that night he just died suddenly . weather that killed him or not , the next day the vet told my wife not to get pets from the humane society cause they may be sick . Very upsetting to say the least. read more

Excellent, professional and caring from the receptionist to the drs. IF your pet is a family member and you want caring people taking care of your pet and you as a pet owner, this is the Vet group for you. My 1 year old HAVANESE suffered an episode of falling over, convulsing and inability to stand. I took her to this clinic.. Dr Bilhorn felt she either suffered a stroke or had a seizure. He offered the option to start on seizure meds but more appropriately to refer me to the Vet group specializing in those more complex medical issues having the technical equipment to evaluate I.e. MRI, spinal tap procedures and evaluation, etc. I learned my HAVANESE had suffered an aneurysm which could be "one and done" event or just the start of more to come. Dr Bilhorn was advised by the Emergency 24-hour Vet Specialists & surgery in Charlotte. After that, he called me frequently to learn of my pets condition and set follow up. Very personalized care! read more

Excellent , excellent care. If you need an amazing group of doctors and nurses to take care of your pets this is the place to go to. Just your regular visits are not enough they will do the extra research to make sure all of your pet's needs are met. Thank you so much read more

I've been taking all 3 of my animals to Viewmont for 2 years. I'm very particular about vet care, and drive over an hour because the quality of care is typically stellar. I took my one year old cat in for her annual exam and vaccinations today. Dr. Clifford saw her and administered the vaccines. My cat was very calm, yet it took 3 tries and 5 minutes to get a body temperature, and 3 tries to give 2 vaccinations because she put one in her fur instead. My cat was growling and hissing by the time she was finished. When I mentioned what happened to the receptionist, Dr. Clifford argumentatively confronted me in the waiting area. For what should've been a simple visit, it was one of the most traumatizing any of my animals have been through, and definitely the most unprofessional vet I've ever experienced. I'm not sure I'll be returning with any of my animals; and if I do, they will not be seeing Dr. Clifford. read more