While NMAH is not our usual vet--primarily due to distance and the fact that our dog hates being in…read morethe car--we use them about once a quarter, either for second opinions or urgent care visits. I appreciate that they offer later hours on weeknights, and they ALWAYS fit us in, even if it's close to closing time. That's usually when our dog seems to have issues, too, when our usual vet is already closed. No matter who we have seen--or at what time--we have received exceptional care at NMAH. So far, we've seen Dr. David James, Dr. Paul Kritzinger, Dr. Schaff (now retired), Dr. Kimberly Renehan, Dr. Rachel Spickler, Dr. Katie Blackard, and Dr. Anna Shaffer. The doctors are extremely thorough, and we always leave feeling like JoJo has been well cared for. They are also great about emailing us visit summaries and aftercare instructions, and they share details of our visits with our usual vet to ensure communication of her treatment plans. Even NMAH's technicians and front desk staff are wonderful. Everyone is just so warm and compassionate, and they understand the urgency of our situations. We highly recommend NMAH!

My family and I recently moved here from across the country, and between us have 14 cats and 4…read moredogs--meaning we needed a new vet. I have been to 3 so far; the first two were nice, but didnt particularly stand out. Fortunately, Dr Holland did at North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital. I have brought in 2 of my cats so far, and each time Dr Holland has been great with them, and has researched info on medications and options with specialists both for my cats with FIP and with eye issues; both visits, he was understanding about pricing concerns and gave options that I felt were fair and helpful, including thorough emails with additional info and follow up. The office is impeccably clean and the staff very kind. I have passed his info on to the rest of the family, and finally feel that we've found our new vet.

Amazing. Everyone there is very helpful and knowledgeable. Communication is on point and they will…read morebe our new vet. Definitely recommend

The best. The staff at Birkdale were built for this job! We took our dog, Bert, for a checkup and…read morethey were so thorough and kind.

I would not recommend this vet at all if you reside in Cornelius. The staff from the front desk to…read morethe vets are not very friendly or personable. I have brought my three cats and four-month-old puppy here, and they almost seem like they are not animal lovers. Due to the uncomfortable nature of their customer service, having to follow up on unanswered emails after multiple business days, lackluster record creation, over-priced care, the disconnection between the staff and my pets, and the following two occurrences, I will no longer return to this vet. 1. We recently got my puppy, and his previous owners had not done the best job at house training, leash walking, or outside behavior. We immediately started training on dropping objects, as when we went outside, he would eat everything on the ground. This includes objects deadly to dogs like gum, plastics, and metals. I researched to see what vets have recommended in situations like this. People have been professionally advised and found great success in using face guards, to keep their dogs from ingesting unwanted objects. I decided to use one to keep my puppy safe, especially in times when I know we would not be able to get to him soon enough. Many pet parents finally found peace after spending years and thousands on vet bills for dogs that swallowed inedible objects. When my puppy had this mask on while entering the vet, a veterinarian grilled my boyfriend in front of the lobby asking why our dog has a muzzle on and how it isn't okay to leave it on them in times when they are in a crate. The insinuation that we would do this is bewildering. The comments were extremely unnecessary and could have been simply explained in a respectful conversation. Assuming what we do at home and attempting to publicly shame a customer over a made-up idea instead of just asking for the purpose is the same social stigma that leads people to not use face masks....and have their dog eat trash on the sidewalk....and then end up at the vet. So, I guess it actually makes sense that they would prefer my dog to eat something he shouldn't for the extra couple thousand they would have in their pockets. 2. Secondly, the incompetence of the staff here is why I ultimately decided against this business. After my initial visit with my puppy, he received all of his regular vaccines and needed to return for one DHPP booster. I am wanting to get him signed up for daycare asap, so I followed up with Animal Hospital of Cornelius to see exactly when my dog can get this booster. They responded by asking for paperwork with his DOB, which I already previously provided weeks before. They said after he turns 16 weeks, he can receive the booster. I set the daycare up for him after that, and followed up with the vet 4 days later asking what time I can come in. This vet's response was that they made an error while reviewing the records and my dog actually needs two more boosters instead of one. That was fine. I canceled the daycare, waited until he turned 16 weeks, and got the first vaccine. I now had to wait a month until he could get his second (final) booster to start daycare. I waited the month, which leads me to today where me and my boyfriend took time off of work to take my dog for his last booster. We walk in and the front desk looks like they want to quit their job per usual. We wait for a second in the lobby (even though they call this a walk-in appointment), just for a vet to come out (Kinzey K.) and say that they made an error...again. She barely greets us and doesn't even look at our dog. She looked like she just wanted us to leave the entire exchange. Probably because her Chili's door dash was waiting for her outside. She said that they looked at the records incorrectly and my dog actually only needed one booster. Meaning he was already fully vaccinated over a month ago.... I explained to her that we were told there was an error initially that triggered them realizing he needs 2 and not 1. She said she is aware, but repeated that just needed 1. I took time off work and have had to go back and forth with his day care and insurance people for literally no reason. That is not only frustrating, but this scenario could have been potentially dangerous to my dog's health due to them almost double vaccinating him with a vaccine he did not need. In all, this vet was overall a horrible experience and they do not seem to care about you or your dog. The customer treatment and poor record keeping is ridiculous. I also don't know how safe it is to be sending large quantities of Chili's to a vet practice where people's animals are. A good cue to if a vet practice is one you actually want to support and commit to is if they attempt to sell you the most expensive flea and tick medicine, and don't inform you about all your options. This is one of the vets that will just try to immediately sell you the most expensive product and then send you on your way.

My baby Shih-Tzu was diagnosed with an extremely large tumor last week and given only a few months…read moreto live. This morning, she began bleeding, with blood coming from her mouth. My husband and I rushed her to the clinic terrified and desperate for help. We explained the situation to the two ladies at the front desk, only to be met with a long, blank stare before she coldly said, "We don't have an appointment at this time." We understand policies. What we don't understand is the complete lack of empathy. We weren't asking for special treatment we were asking for compassion and guidance during an incredibly frightening moment. She then nonchalantly followed up with, "The soonest we have is 4:30." No concern. No urgency. No empathy. Just a time slot, as if we were there for a routine checkup rather than standing there with our critically ill baby actively bleeding. When someone walks into a veterinary clinic in that situation, basic human compassion should not be too much to expect. If I could give zero stars, I would. Do not recommend.

If you have a cat and need a vet in the Cornelius area, I HIGHLY recommend this one. I have taken…read moremy cats to about 10 vets throughout their lives and I haven't found one this perfect for me and them yet. Cat owners can tell when the vet they are seeing truly has an interest or care for cats in general, and many vets I have been to in Cornelius were consistently not good with handling cats or even pretending like they care about their overall health. This changed at Main Street Veterinary Hospital, they had an extremely friendly and attentive doctor who took her time to make sure all three of my cats were comfortable and calm. They did all the appointment in the same room (other vets didn't do this), which gives you peace of mind. They took their time to give my cats treats and pets in between the entire appointment. The doctors also gave a really helpful chart to see how to tell where your cat is on a body range to help you maintain their ideal body weight. The cat room had a window with a cat hammock and a bird feeder so there was overall a lot of ways to keep your cat calm through the appointment. Biggest of all: Doctor Johnson found gingivitis in my cats teeth and helped me with ways to mitigate that issue. None of the several other vets I have been to recently even caught this and I am very grateful for the fact that I was able to know this now. Not to mention the lobby is very inviting, there's treats for your pets and other things you can buy. They wrote my cats names on a chalkboard sign in the lobby and that was a very sweet touch. I also liked that as a first time customer we got a free goodie bag with some pamphlets, a cat toy, and a magnet. After the appointment they also send you with a document about things that could be potentially toxic to your pet, and treats that are good for your pet. It just seems like they actually care here. Ive already recommended this place multiple times to new pet owners because it's the first time I have found a vet that didnt disappoint me at all!

Monkee, my lovable mutt just loves this place. All of the employees are so kind and patient with…read moreher. She was recently groomed there for the first time. She is scared to death of the blow dryer....just pure terror:-/ When I picked her up she was happy and not the least bit nervous about coming back in the future. Thank you for taking care of her summer cut for the upcoming vacation to Jekyll Island.

Dr Forward and her staff have been amazing! They have treated my baby Ellwood with such good care…read moreand kindness! Thank you all

We have been patients for many years. Our 7 year old Mastiff Boxer mix was recently diagnosed with…read moreCushing Disease. The entire staff is very welcoming and caring. Dr. Kearns was determined to find out what was wrong with our girl Remi. She shows compassion and care with every visit. I like that they don't just test for the profit but test for the diagnosis. Never felt like they were charging me for something our pets didn't need. Offering a holistic care is a bonus. Definitely recommend

I am so grateful for my new family member and the process for adoption was made simple and easy. I…read morelove my new kitty and hope that more people will adopt Handicapped Animals as I have done. This was a great service and I found my kitty at Mac Tabby Cafe in Noda NC Thank You

I cannot say enough good things about Catering to Cats and Dogs and the people behind it…read more They are a volunteer-run rescue that works incredibly hard, often quietly and without recognition, in a world that can be unbelievably cruel to animals. My foster pit was with them about 12 years ago, and even then I saw the depth of their commitment, compassion, and integrity. Years later, nothing has changed except that the need has grown and they continue to show up anyway. They do far more than just place animals. They advocate, problem-solve, network, fundraise, transport, foster, and emotionally carry cases that most people would walk away from. They step in when animals are overlooked, misunderstood, or discarded, and they do it with care, patience, and respect for both the animals and the humans involved. Rescue work is exhausting, thankless, and often met with criticism rather than support. Catering to Cats and Dogs continues to do it because they genuinely care, even when it is hard, even when it hurts, and even when the outcomes are uncertain. They are exactly the kind of rescue this world needs more of. I will always be grateful for the role they played in my foster's life, and I deeply respect the volunteers who continue to give so much of themselves to help animals who have already been failed by humans.

This place is fairly decent all-in-all. The staff is great. However, the dog park and bar can have…read moreissues. Some people that frequent the spot, let their dogs become aggressive and don't curb or police them. Others , are blindly yapping away when their animal is pissing and crapping in the play area and fail to clean it up like you are supposed to like us responsible owners do. Most people are friendly but, it is mainly for more than one person. They have TV's but, there is so much activity where they are located that it is hard to focus. If you are alone it can be boring except for the fact your dog is enjoying it (which I guess is the point!) The bar used to be hit or miss but has improved. While a I know this isn't a place you should be going to get tipsy even , I mean I get it , it's a dog park but when I have ordered a shot or two of whiskey with my beer , I was really ripped off more than a couple times by two specific people. The bar manager is great and I think she corrected the light pours, which is great because the alcohol there isn't cheap. I'm not ragging on the bartenders though - all of them are nice and polite. I have only limited experience with the Doggy Daycare and while I don't know what actually goes on back 'there' my dog seemed to be happy when picked up. I will say one of the young ladies who normally checks me in young, with mid-length blonde hair was not very friendly. It was like 8AM and it's Doggy Day Care and isn't cheap , probably be a bit friendlier to the customers. Other than that , it's a decent place to enjoy an afternoon with a beer, or not, while your pup plays and socializes with other dogs. Just wish some owners would be more attentive of their dogs behavior - most are! Recommend checking this place out.

Just picked my dog up from a boarding stay and was so excited cause it looked like he had a bath…read more However, no, he had piss all over him! He smelled like pee, he had pee all over him!! This is WAS my go to spot to take my dog and now I'm done. I feel like they have just gotten worse and worse over the years. You will request report cards and you get nothing! No communication with your dog being there with them while you are traveling. If you are looking for a place to board your dog go somewhere else!

I can't say enough about the care given to both my dogs at LakeCross Vet! I brought my little shin…read moretzu in today for some stomach issues and it was advised that he stay the day for fluids! Even though I didn't want to leave him ( I was being selfish) I knew he would be in good hands! I called twice to check on him and both times I was directed right to someone to speak with! The first time was the tech Jen, who was great and the second time was Dr. Warren! I love walking in and they know exactly who I am and who my pets are! It's such a nice feeling! I highly recommend Lakecross if you are looking for a vet!

The business has changed. Took my elderly dog in to have tumors looked at. $400 worth of tests and…read moretwo visits later and they want to talk about his diet, but not one test or answer about the tumors. The practice administrator is toxic. Gaslighting and blaming me for looking after my best friend and wanting answers about his tumors/cancer and stating "it was an easy fix if you'd let us" after telling me they would deny future services. That's fine, I don't want to know what it would have cost just to get to the $1600 quote to remove a tumor on his tail. This is not the establishment it used to be. They have completely lost their way. They will charge you through the nose for every little thing, not give you feedback or consultation and scare you over unrelated issues just to charge for more procedures. They aren't the same, all the good vets left.

I have lost my dog Lilly ,a toy poodle. She was very smart and learned quickly. She was the love…read moreof my life. We walked each day and we found a four leaf clover together. I'm heartbroken beca of her loss. She was brown and six pounds. She slept on our bed with us as a puppy. She loved other dogs and her pet care when we traveled was the best. She even took her to her house and slept with her.

so fast and hassle free! i went to a cat only event that started at 3 and arrived around 2:45/2:50…read more i was number 7 in line and i was in and out within 30 minutes. great value and no pressure to add on anything that wasnt needed. glad this resource exists!

100% 5+ star review for Banfield-Cornelius!!…read more We'd been customers/patients of Banfield for 20 years, with multiple pets; most recent location for 10 years exclusively. We'd followed a beloved vet from one location to a new stand-alone. However, she left that location unbeknownst to us. We stayed on board there, but realized over time the care just wasn't the same. We were ready to sever our connection with Banfield once current wellness plans ended. Fast forward to last week and today. One of our pups had her routine dental last week, and then a week to date swelled up like a puffer fish. I called our usual location thinking that since they'd done her dental, they'd want to see her for reaction. Only, they offered for us to drop her off or to call another location. We were absolutely not interested in dropping her off given the acute situation. Perturbed and concerned, I called another location equal distance from our home. That's when we became acquainted with Dr. Vasquez and the wonderful techs at Banfield-Cornelius (Jennifer this morning!). They saw her Wednesday and assumed/treated for what presented as a possible bee sting. But, the site continued to grow to an alarming point, prompting me to call first thing this morning. Jennifer heard the fear and concern in my voice and said "bring her in now". Dr Vasquez and the team were absolutely amazing with us and our girl. A massive abscess did in fact form on her neck. Aggressive treatment plan, but we left with hope. Even though our appreciation was expressed directly, I cannot share enough with the world how wonderful and caring this staff is, especially when having first hand comparison with another location. We are now forever Banfield-Cornelius customer/patients. Their level of care and concern is unmatched. Thank you just isn't enough .

I just had the worse experience at my location on 19819 North Cove Rd…read moreCornelius, NC 28031 United States..... I took my dog in Thursday Jan 8th with a leg issue and was given Rimadyl 75mg I told the nurse whose name was Katie tht I had Rimadyl at home from his November visit and she looked it up and told me tht what I have at home was 25mg and that he needs to take a whole pill and a half.... He started panting and shaking-shivering Saturday and I called and was told to just monitor him last night I had to rush him to a urgent vet because he was shaking-shivering and panting really bad and making a crying noise..... the Dr at the Urgent Vet let me know tht the dosage given was too high and she examined him and he had neck pain which she believes could have been done the same day his leg issue happened so they gave him a sedative and muscle relaxers.... So today I called my Banfield location to speak with a Dr and was told she was busy at the moment but would call me today/tomorrow, I asked the nurse why would I be given such a high dosage for my dog she said she doesn't know but tht he should have been given 1/3 of the 75mg.... I said 1/3 would be 25mg and thts what I told the nurse I had at home she said she will have the Dr call me with answers I asked her to ask the Dr what are some side effects due to him given high dosage she said she was unsure but the Dr will be able to answer.... This is totally unacceptable because if a full body exam was done Thursday when I bought him in the neck issue would have been addressed I will never use you guys ever again and I have been with you all for 8 whole years!!!!! I only gave a stat because zero stars was not an option