I have had a very hard time putting into words what is going on right now. My beloved Aries (my…read more11-year-old cat) was diagnosed last week with cancer and yes last April my mom died of cancer so that word just is not what I wanted to hear. I am hart broken right now. I just had to talk about this fantastic vet I found. Her name is Dr. Fair she owns and operates Watauga Veterinary Hospital at 2531 us-421, Boone, Nc 28607 face book the Facebook link is :: https://www.facebook.com/watauga-veterinary-hospital-161866207176198/ I just have to sing Dr. Fair's praises as she is giving me much needed quality time with Aries. she is so UpToDate on medicine including holistic medications, she is compassionate and her staff is always willing to answer any question we might have we have called multiple times a day and they stay patient and understanding with us they answer our questions right on the spot or call us back promptly if they need to check with Dr. Fair. we had thought uncially that we would have to put Aries down sooner rather than latter because to us quality of life and Aries happiness was of the utmost importance to us. Aries has given us so much love over the past 11 years that each and every day has been and continues to be such a blessing. since meeting and beginning treatment with Dr. Fair Aries has perked up and actually started putting some of his lost weight back on he is eating and back to being active and as always loving. Thank you, Dr Fair, for each and every day you give us with him!!!! I do not know how long I will have with him but I do know that every day we have with him is thanks to god and you! I know when the time comes and he has to be put down it will be compassionately done and sad as that is and much as I love him it will be because his hippieness comes before my wants. many thanks Dr. Fair

this place is an absolute joke! To accuse the owners of a pet of neglecting it, when it gets petted…read moreand pampered and then threaten to take the dog because they didnt agree with your treatment plan?!? I wouldn't take a feral animal to this bunch!

We had to drive 50 min. with our senior kitty to the clinic. I will say that calling ahead most…read morelikely afforded us better service. Sadly he passed in my arms at the door. A clinic worker held the door open for us, kitty was taken back immediately. The vet, the assistant and the receptionist were all caring and compassionate. We were only charged for the "paw prints" that they performed for us. We could not have asked for better service.

3rd visit and absolutely an overpriced wallet nightmare killer experience scam that no one even at…read morea funeral home should experience. Look I am not against vet clinics but this place will rape your budget and invite you to return free for up to 48 hours before they tape you again. Steer clear of this establishment that is only out to have you waiting for hours and talk you into extra fees that aren't necessary. My reviews have proven that all 3 times we were gouged rediculous fees. I would recommend that anyone even with a dead animal to visit another vet before going here.

I have been to App New River Vet several times (about 6, maybe?) in the past 3 years to take my…read moredog, Junior, an 11 year old English Springer Spaniel, for appointments. I never considered this his primary vet as he as one in our hometown of Charleston, SC, that he has attended since I first took him home and who he usually sees for yearly check-in appointments, given that I visit often as my parents, other family, and friends still live there. That said, I have taken Junior to ANRV several times when I've had more urgent concerns regarding his health, such as allergies and hotspots and others. I have seen mostly all practitioners, Drs. Koh, Mervin, and McAdams, throughout my time here. I've had varying experiences. At times, I've noticed that interpersonal communications could be improved, but nothing bad enough to report or really even write a Yelp review about. (Once, I did cry after I left, because a provider said, "Aww, he's getting old. You know what that means, right?" sort of alluding to him being old and dying relatively soon, and, of course, I am super sensitive about my companion). Other times, I've questioned some of the procedures they've encouraged, wondering whether they are absolutely necessary or if they are just trying to gather more money. Overall, however, I have been satisfied and pleased with all of my visits. I wanted to write specifically about my experience today. I have been worried about my dog's labored breathing and finally called this morning to ask whether I could schedule an appointment for him to be seen. The receptionist noticed the concern in my voice, and urged me to come in right away to be squeezed in to be seen. Upon entering the facility, I immediately cried out of concern for my dog (note: this is not a common occurrence for me), and the two women in the front office were kind to comfort me. When I was taken back into the room, our vet tech was very kind with Junior, listening to my concerns, and gathering his vitals. Dr. McAdams himself was exceptionally receptive, effective, and quickly reassured me that everything was okay, providing me several options for treatment and allowing me to make an informed choice. When checking out and paying, the receptionist heard me discuss with my friend (who kindly came to visit us) that I was unclear whether my dog's ear was infected or not, and she quickly went to find the vet tech so she could clarify the diagnosis. Most importantly to me,the receptionist looked me in the eye and genuinely reassured me not to feel embarrassed or like I am "putting anyone out" for my questions and concerns about my pet. This was exceptionally kind and meaningful to me, and I sincerely left this afternoon feeling that everyone on staff cared about me and my dog. I appreciate everyone's help today and throughout my time in Boone, as they have accommodated my random, rather hectic and panicked phone calls and impromptu visits concerning my dog. If you have a pet in Boone, I would definitely consider coming here. Note, too, that one some days they are open late (until 8:00 pm) and even on some Saturdays. I would recommend meeting with Dr. McAdams as he is direct, no BS, and to-the-point, though all the providers have been kind and helpful, as well. Thanks, App New River!

ANRVA has been my veterinary doctors since 2009. They have always been helpful, compassionate and…read morehonest with me. I have seen Dr. Kreis several times and I really like her! She even sent me a card and flowers when I advised them that my chihuahua, Charlie passed away! I would recommend this practice to anyone. They are all great!

As of now we have used this vet twice, once as an emergency visit with our dog and today when we…read morehad to put our cat down. We were obviously very distraught and emotional through all of this and they were nothing but wonderful and supportive. Options were laid out as straightforward as possible yet they were still caring and compassionate. I look forward to working with them in the future for much more positive preventative care with our fuzzy buddies. There are hard moments you don't want to think about with your pets but it's great to know that there are supportive and caring professionals in the world.

I've used this place since 2023.. still love them 3 years later! I've used vets in a bigger city…read morewho charge more for less work so I like this office a lot.

We had to have our incredible fifteen year old cat, Onyx euthanized due to late stage kidney…read morefailure when we couldn't be present due to the COVID pandemic. It was an agonizing thing to endure emotionally, but Dr. Roten, Katie, and Jamie did their best to give our kitty lots of love and comfort throughout the process. Their genuine care put our hearts at ease knowing that Onyx's last moments were calm and peaceful. We can never adequately express our gratitude to Dr. Roten and the staff at AMC for all they did for us during such a difficult time.

Been our vet for over 23 years. Kind caring Doctor in happy times and sad. Great staff.read more

I called the hospital at 3:30pm because my dog started having bloody diarrhea and vomiting bile…read more He wasn't eating. "Unfortunately" they "did not have any appointments available for the day" even though they close at 6pm. I was told that "if I thought it was an emergency, to take him to the emergency clinic" down the road (Emergency Pet Clinic)..... I'm not a vet! I am very frustrated because I wanted continuity of care from his veterinarian and would expect them to have availability to see a patient urgently. As a healthcare provider myself (for humans), I definitely would have gone the extra mile and squeezed their patient in, especially based on the number of good reviews.

I am so sorry that I didn't find these wonderful people until the final hours of my beloved kitty's…read morelife. After two visits to the Emergency Pet Clinic on Hwy 105 the previous week, our kitty continued to worsen until it was evident she was not going to survive. Wishing to end her suffering, I contacted the Emergency Clinic to ask if someone could see her right away. They advised that I could bring her in but that I should be prepared to wait an hour or more in their reception area while they saw other animals. I didn't want to subject my sick and anxious kitty to the waiting room at the Emergency facility. This is when I contacted the Animal Hospital of Boone. The kind young man who took my call was so compassionate and told us to bring her in right away. They met us at the door and had a room cleared for us. A vet came in immediately after we got there, sedated our little kitty and administered the medication that ended her life. Her passing was so gentle and the people were so kind, I just can't thank them enough. This was just three days ago (May 31st) and I am still mourning the loss of my twenty year old kitty. Still, I know that someday I will be ready to adopt another pet. And when I do, these are the people I will intrust with her care.

We had to say until we meet again to our dog Marley on April 30, 2026. The lady that helped me over…read morethe phone was so very nice and helpful. I cannot express the amount of gratitude we have for Dr. Laura. She has this peace and compassion about her that is just what you need during a difficult time. She was so calm and explained everything to us so we'd know what to expect. She treated Marley with the upmost compassion and respect. She even went above and beyond and made a print in clay of his paw. Thank you so very much to everyone with Caring Concepts for all their help and their services.

Thank you, to Dr. Laura Pearson she was such a blessing being there for my sweet Isabelle. My sweet…read morelittle girl was my best friend for 9 short years. Dr. Laura was so caring during this very difficult time for me.

The best experience! Front desk agents are so kind and helpful. They are on top of everything with…read morea smile. The vet techs and those who assisted the Dr. Know how to handle large dogs with ease and patients. The Dr. Was Fantastic! She was able to take care of my dogs issue within seconds! The experience was exactly what I was hoping for. I'm thankful to be apart of such a wonderful veterinarian hospital. Kiska & Me!

Mountain Dog is our go-to local pet store in the High Country! The owner, Cathy, is extremely…read moreeducated on all things cats & dogs. She offers great product recommendations and even started carrying Nelli's favorite fetch toy (kurgo stones) once she realized we were looking for the product locally. She has a wide selection of food, treats, toys, medicine, maintenance products and home pet essentials. Plus the shop's fenced in area is always a bonus to let my dog run around and get out some energy. Don't drive through Foscoe without stopping at Mountain Dog!

Ouch. So expensive... every single thing in this store is up priced 1000% so expensive.. $50 on a…read moretiny bag of treats for my Great Pyrenees. Go to any other store it'll be way way less expensive.. and if you want it dirt cheap go to Amazon or Walmart. Same EXACT stuff except the homemade cookies for dogs.. Outrageous!!!! I have 5 dogs. I would have spent $500 on treats that I could get for $50 for $500 I could feed them filet mignon and Dom Perignon.. And be happy knowing their eating well and I'm now drunk ..

Our dogs love Jess and Dustin. Sometimes it's hard to get them back into the car. This is by far…read morethe best dog play and boarding service around. We are so lucky to have them. Your dogs will love them and you'll have a place you can trust.

This is our go to for watching our fur baby. They treat our pup as is he was their own. Drop off…read moreand pick up is made a breeze and our baby always comes home happy! Easy to work with on drop off and pick up times and days, and always easy to get ahold of! We couldn't ask for a better place to take our baby!!