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.

She was treating our mini pin for diabetes. Brought her in because she was not doing well. She…read moredidn't even examine her and said oh must have virus going around. Gave her meds and a day later dog collapsed. Went to emergency vet and they were furious because she gave a diabetic dog a med they should never have and it killed her.

Warning: vet deletes critical reviews everywhere else especially google. Do not let them trick you…read more This place is super suspicious. Looks like someone's house with a wooden table in the back room to cut your dog open on. Needed a vet to have my dog spayed, this was the only place with openings and now I know why. Went for our consultation and instantly got red flags but brushed them off. My small 30lb 20" tall runt Pup (10 months) has anxiety issues and is vet shy. When I said I'd like her spayed vet said "yeah wouldn't want HER to breed..." which felt super disrespectful and unprofessional to say to me about my dog. The spay was gonna end up being in the upper 400's for a small dog. Took her back for her spay that I waited two months at least for (1 month after consultation), since she's anxious they gave her some sedatives while I was there. Vet techs told me they may keep her overnight if she's not too distraught (she has non destructive separation anxiety) and will call me if need be. I left with a bad feeling like I'd never see my best friend alive again. Hours later I don't hear anything but just brushed it off thinking "well she must be doing ok and just sleeping". Next morning (today) I get down there and all of the vet techs are twiddling their thumbs waiting for me, they say "we couldn't preform the spay". I say "oh no what happened?", one of them (the only one that speaks to anyone) tells me my dog is too difficult to handle... then when I ask about the sedative they say "well there was a death in the family" who's family? Didn't get a straight answer. I feel like as a doctor, you have an obligation to a patient that's already been put "under". If they weren't doing surgeries due to a family death, I don't know why they had two more dogs in cages either recovering or getting ready to be operated on. Apparently, my dog was calm enough for them to grab her by the collar, hook on her leash, and take her out to potty. Does that sound like an uncontrollable dog? Something doesn't add up. My old vet in Florida was able to handle my aunt's unsocialized 80lb aggressive lab, but these people can't handle a scared, 30lb pup. When they opened the door to let her back inside, she was not aggressive or hyper one bit and came straight to me, whining. How can my dog be hard to control when I literally watched them pump her full of sedatives? Isn't she asleep during surgery? They claimed they tried to call me but they used the wrong phone number. There's a 9 in my number that they read as a 7. Despite my "Artist's handwriting" the "9" was pretty unmistakable if you paid attention. They also claimed to try and contact me through FB but why not just take a second look at my number and maybe try a "9"? I had also given them my number previously and it was correct that time. Why was my number not in their computer system? My dog was put outside presumably all night in the freezing mountain weather. Even this morning it was cold enough for me to wear my coat. My dog is half Doberman and can't handle cold weather at all. Vet had other dogs inside in cages but they must've hated my dog so much they put her out in the cold. These girls said they fed my dog but when she got home, she was eating anything she could find when normally she has a light appetite. Owner has a history of replying passive aggressively to these reviews and they'll probably slander me and my dog. Honestly I'm thankful to God, these people decided to not operate because they probably would've removed her liver trying to perform a spay. Never coming back. They obviously had something against me or most likely my dog. But I'm just thankful my girl is cuddling with me as I type this and not in the ground. This place has to be a front because I refuse to believe a true vet would let all this go on.

Extraordinary vet, perceives, skillful and with you and your pet 100%. Prices are fair.read more

This is a great vet. They ARE extremely busy because they are such a nice team, led by a fantastic…read morevet in Dr. Jewell. It's sad that negative reviews are left because this practice has to turn people away due to the heavy load that they support. Maintaining a sustainable work load over time is a great problem to have for a small business, as it's easy to get sucked into being there for everyone all the time. It's just not sustainable for anyone. We are SO blessed to have Avery Animal Hospital and the team there.

Rhonda has an impeccable business. She loves and knows dogs. My two [a labradoodle and a cockapoo]…read moreconsistently come away looking and smelling great. She takes pride in her business and is very considerate of her clients. Our dogs do not mind going. That is a good sign.

I have never met anyone who is as knowledgeable about dogs and dog training as Melissa and her…read morestaff. I would not be comfortable going anywhere else with my dog. A++

Best kennel and training! We wouldn't leave our 2 labradors with anyone else. Melissa has a great…read moreoutdoor area for the dogs to play, large new kennels that are temp. controlled, tv monitoring, and clean. Our dogs don't even look back when we drop them off. We have taken our younger dog through training with Melissa and she was great. He learned a lot and it was it a good experience.

I can't say enough good things about this wonderful Dr and human being. Having a mobile vet was…read moreessential for the care of my late Siberian Husky, but having Dr. Mast was a godsend. Besides being an expert in her field, the care, concern, and love she practices with are immeasurable. She was a source of strength for my family and I during a time where we had none of our own strength left. I will continue w/ Dr. Mast as my preferred Vet for as long as she is one (which will hopefully be forever).

Thank the stars for not only a wonderful, kind, and gentle Dr. Mast, but for taking her warmness on…read morethe road with her and to each residence. I first met her in 2008, when she was at Appalachian New River Vet in Boone. My 15-year-old-kitty at the time was diagnosed with kidney disease. Dr. Mast was the only Vet who gave me hope of enhancing her life as long as possible. My kitty lived another two years. Dr. Mast was the one who was with us at her "end-of-life." After she began her Mobile Vet business, what a relief! She was at my cabin today, giving my dog and my "new" rescue kitty an examination. Now, it is my 14-year-old rescue Lab/Boxer that needs the most attention. She made some valuable suggestions and gave a plan of action. To not have to leave one's residence, is such a stress-reducer to my family and for me!

Wow after reading this last person's review from 3 years ago I was surprised. I was looking the…read moreinformation up on this wonderful place to share with a friend that has a dog and was going out of town. I had taken my dog here several times in the past and I couldn't have asked for a better place for my dog to have stayed. If the last person's dog was nervous around other dogs how is the owner to blame for that? I don't know the owner on a personal level at all, I simply know her through the times I had dropped my beloved dog off there. And if she was having an off week or something, I am pretty sure that we all have had one of those. Whether someone is opening a dog park or not in Blowing Rock that does not mean they should use their contact power to try and destroy someone's business on an app like Yelp. So to spread some positivity... do not hesitate to take your four legged family member here. You will not be disappointed. The accommodations are above what you will find anywhere else (trust me I had tried them all) and my dog loved it so much that every time we would pull in the driveway she knew exactly where she was and was excited. Anna was never that way any other time I had taken her someplace when I had to go out of town. I just hope the other posters "personality" didn't prevent the dogs in Blowing Rock from getting a dog park. As Mountain Mama's supposed personality conflict with the past-poster shouldn't prevent your dog from staying at the best doggie daycare and boarding in the high country.

The owner, Jackie, was thoroughly and inexplicably rude and unpleasant. At first I thought she was…read morejust having a bad day, but further communication got weirder and weirder...and more rude. There is no sense reiterating the entire story here but needless to say, this is not a place I will ever put my dog again. He came back losing a lot of weight because he was nervous with so many dogs there and still hasn't shaken that freaked out look after being home. I don't think the care was bad for the dog, but the care for the human owner was abysmal. I have never been treated like this by anyone in the wonderful town of Blowing Rock. Her husband is friendly and sane. If you really must go here, deal with him. He understood why I was upset and was helpful when I rushed to pick my dog up immediately after an international flight (because of the tone of her voice mails that came in while I was on the plane). Totally baffled by the treatment I got and never going back. As the one leading the creation of a dog park here in BR I will be sure to let all the dog parents here in town know. And I have the whack job voicemails saved for emphasis. Scary and awful. Ruined the last leg of my trip because of worry.

I have been taking my two dogs for a nail trim and filing at Groomindales salon for the past 2…read moreyears and we always get gentle, prompt and friendly service. My dogs never had any cuts or problems with the service and enjoy their visits at salon. I also saw other dogs getting groomed while my dogs getting their nails done and whole atmosphere is peaceful and professional. I am glad we've such dog salon in our small town.

Highly recommend!! We were just passing through and called to see if they could trim our dog's…read morenails. They did and we didn't even have to wait. They were so good with our fur baby and were so nice to us! Thank you so much, Groomingdales!