Veterinarians in Matthews, NC

“The staff is great and they did great work but $120 to do rechecks after paying 2600 for a surgery is excessive. I would suggest getting a second quote. Also had excessive waits at most appointments.”

“Did an excellent and thorough job with treating my two kitties for their individual allergies. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I see myself using these services long-term.”

“Liked my dr and her assistant. The lobby is kinda small so if u have a dog that is a owner protective I'd suggest calling when u arrive to see if anyone's currently in the lobby. Price on par if not cheaper than other places for a sick visit appointment.”

“Absolutely love Dr. Miller and his entire team! Everyone there is so wonderful, caring, and kind. Dr. Miller always takes the time to really listen to us, and I truly appreciate the effort he makes to get to know our animals and understand their individual needs. I’ve also always felt that his recommendations are genuinely based on what is best for our pets and never motivated by financial gain. It’s clear that Dr. Miller and his entire team truly care about the animals they treat, and that means so much to us. We couldn’t recommend Miller Animal Hospital more highly!”

“I brought my new kitten, Shadow, to Weddington Animal Hospital for his very first check-up, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The reception staff, the tech, and the vet doctor were all absolutely top-notch. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, professional, and made Shadow feel safe and comfortable. The team took the time to answer all of my questions and gave me great advice for my new kitten. I highly recommend them to any pet parent!”

“The doctor Marissa Gonzalez was fantastic! Gave several excellent solutions to my dog's issues. Paula and Tiffany at the front desk are always a joy and so sweet to both the pets and the owners. Always quick to fit us in at a moments notice and make everyone feel so loved and welcome! Excellent service every time we visit.”

“We had the best experience here for our cat’s dental and oral surgery. They were incredibly thorough and took such great care of him, especially knowing he has heart disease. They communicated with us throughout the whole process and kept us updated, which gave us so much peace of mind. I felt completely safe leaving my baby in their hands. Truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”

“Been going there for years. The whole staff is very friendly and attentive. Either doctor can take care of my fur family, I am very comfortable and confident in each of them. I highly recommend this vet.”

“We’ve been coming here for years! Three to be exact. Our friend referred us to you - and it’s been nothing but amazing! We have an elderly cat, very moody, quite feisty. We first met Dr. Jeanette McGarry - she took such good care of our cat. She is very knowledgeable, patient, and kind; she carried our cat like her own 🥲. He never felt better! We then met Dr. Meghan Rutowski - and she was so nice and explained what our cat needs. We are so grateful for all of the amazing staff that’s been with us through this journey. Thank you, and we are looking forward to seeing you all again!”

“We had an emergency with our dog. Unfortunately he didn’t make it. That being said, I cannot say enough about the staff at Pressly, they were professional, kind, caring and gave us time to grieve our loss. They give you a feeling of trust and I was confident in what they were sharing with us about our dig. This was my first visit to this vet, if we get another dog, we will bring him here.”

“Everyone was friendly and helpful! Our vet tech took time to show and explain ear care, since our dog had an ear infection and had rolled in the mud and needed her ear cleaned.”

“I am so incredibly grateful for all of the care Carolina Veterinary Specialists gave my sweet kitty, Shadow, while he was in such critical condition. The technicians we came in contact with during his stay were wonderful. Mia was amazing, Josie was amazing, and there were several others whose names I unfortunately can’t remember. I truly wish I could remember every name so I could recognize each person who cared for and loved on our baby while he was there.

Shadow is FeLV positive and was diagnosed with small intestinal masses believed to be lymphoma, along with significant liver disease. Despite everything he was going through, the team at CVS was able to stabilize him enough for us to bring him home, where we are now doing palliative care. He is currently doing amazingly well at home, eating, resting, and enjoying being back with his family, and I am so thankful to the entire CVS team for helping give us this extra time with him.

I especially want to recognize Dr. Anstead. She is one of the most compassionate, caring, and understanding veterinarians I have ever met. She truly understands how incredibly difficult situations like this are for pet parents, and she went above and beyond to support both Shadow and our family. She took the time to explain our options, answer our questions, and help us make decisions without ever making us feel rushed or unheard.

Dr. Anstead, if you happen to see this review, please know that you are truly making a difference in veterinary medicine. The compassion you show matters more than you probably realize, especially to families going through some of the hardest moments of their lives. You are making a difference in both your patients’ lives and their families’ lives, and CVS is very lucky to have you.

There are a couple of things I do think could make the experience even better, especially for cats. Shadow is an indoor-only kitty, so simply leaving the house is stressful for him, and being critically ill made that stress even greater. We were told he was understandably very “spicy” with the care team during his first day. I think cats like Shadow could benefit tremendously from a separate, cat-only ICU or hospitalization area away from barking dogs and some of the noise of the emergency department. A quieter environment, more visual barriers, or partially covered kennels where appropriate could potentially help frightened cats feel safer and reduce some of their stress while hospitalized.

I also think some areas of the hospital could be a little cleaner and more comfortable. At the same time, I completely understand that this is an emergency and specialty hospital dealing with critically ill animals around the clock, so things are not always going to look perfect.

Overall, though, we had a very positive experience during one of the most heartbreaking situations imaginable. My biggest wish was simply to have my baby home with me again for however much comfortable, happy time he has left, and thanks to the care Shadow received at CVS, we were able to do exactly that.

Thank you to everyone who cared for him, comforted him, and helped us get him back home. We will always be grateful.”