4004 NC Hwy 105 S Suite 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604
4004 NC Hwy 105 S Suite 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604
We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education.
Linville Animal Hospital in Linville, NC is a full service facility and large animal hospital. Serving Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Watauga County, Ash County, Avery County, NC. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet no matter how big or how small they might be! Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
Our entire healthcare team is committed in providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet and owner.
Lang attended Indiana University for his undergraduate studies, later attending Ohio State University for his doctorate in veterinary medicine.
While there are other large animal vets who visit the High Country, they all reside and have their practices off the mountain in surrounding counties.
Dr. Lang’s animal clientele runs the gamut. “We treat dogs and cats at our Linville clinic but, on the farms, we see sheep, goats, cows, llamas, horses and alpacas,” explained Lang. “On some occasions, I will assist Dr. Lee Bolt, of Asheville’s Sweeten Creek Animal and Bird Hospital, with the animals at Grandfather Mountain, animals including bears, elk, deer, mountain lions and river otters.”
Angel McKinney has been working at Linville Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant & receptionist since 2007. She has 1 dog and 1 cat which were rescues from Avery County Humane Society. She is passionate about rescuing and fostering homeless animals.
Charlie Guinn graduated from AB Tech in Asheville, NC and has been working as a Registered Veterinary Technician since 2012. Charlie is passionate about animal compassion, laboratory work, and anesthesia. She enjoys spending time with her family and their Golden Retrievers.
Chelsea has been with Linville Animal Hospital since 2006. She is taking courses towards becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. Chelsea has 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 chickens.
We recommend an annual physical exam for pets under 8 years of age and twice yearly for pets that have reached their golden years. Keep in mind that pets age much more rapidly than their people and some age related diseases caught in the early stages can often be controlled through medications and even simple dietary changes.
We recommend an appropriate wellness care schedule for your pet based upon it's age and lifestyle.
We are fully equipped to perform all routine surgeries for your pet. We also perform a wide range of non-routine type surgeries but when needed, we can refer you and your pet to an appropriate specialist.
To ensure that your pet has a safe experience we will:
Perform pre-anesthetic blood tests for all pets over the age of 7 years.
Give pre-op sedation to minimize anxiety.
Electronically monitor pulse and blood oxygen levels throughout the procedure.
Use Sevoflurane inhalation anesthetic (not metabolized by the liver, kidneys, liver ensuring a quick recovery from it's effects).
Give post-op pain medication as needed.
Provide lots of TLC!
The latest technology for healing and pain relief is available for your pet with the Companion Therapy Laser. The deep-penetrating light stimulates each individual cell to revitalize and reactivate its own healing processes through a biochemical cascade of events. The laser provides relief from a wide range of disorders including Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia, Numerous Skin Conditions, Ear infections and Inflammation, Wound Healing, and much more.
Most dogs and cats eventually need a professional dental cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler such as your dentist might use. We also hand scale the teeth under the gum line where tartar often accumulates (sub gingival root planing), then polish the teeth to reduce the recurrence of tartar buildup.
Dental procedures are performed using the same inhalation anesthetic and careful monitoring techniques that we use for our surgical patients. Many pets have their teeth cleaned on an annual basis to help ensure optimal oral health.
At some point in your pet's life, we may need an x-ray or ultrasound as part of a diagnostic workup. We are fully equipped for this with our digital x-ray system and in-house Ultrasound.
We want our pets to remain healthy and happy for as long as possible, and this can be achieved through exercise, a healthy diet and regular veterinary check ups. Aging changes such as arthritis, vision and hearing losses are normal and cannot be prevented. Many changes related to disease, however, can be managed and treated successfully if detected early.
In addition to the routine preventative care for adult dogs and cats, we offer an Annual Health Monitoring program that includes bloodwork for detection of liver and kidney disease, diabetes and anemia.
Included is interpretation of the results, and a consultation with one of our veterinarians to discuss any recommendations we may have.
Dietary changes are in order for dogs and cats over 7 years of age. There are many "Senior Diets" on the market and it is likely the brand of food your pet eats has one available.
Your pet's nutritional requirements will change as they grow into adulthood and again when they reach their senior years. A healthy adult dog does not require the same protein content in it's food as a puppy does. A cat with early signs of kidney disease should not be fed the same food as a healthy older cat. We can help you make the right choices for your pet's nutritional needs based upon its age, activity levels, and overall health.
4004 North Carolina Highway 105, Suite 2, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Mon | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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