Knowledge Center
for pet parents
Welcome to the Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital Knowledge Center!
This section contains resources on poison control, bereavement, recalls and alerts and payment options along with answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Please contact us directly for specific concerns about your pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your pet has eaten something outside of their normal food, it may be toxic. Please contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. If your pet needs veterinary care, they can provide a case number to help our veterinarians create an accurate treatment plan.
Coping with the loss of a pet can be painful, and you are not alone. Support is available through the Tufts Pet Loss Support Hotline and NC Pet Loss Resources.
If you believe an animal is in immediate danger, call 911.
For non-emergency situations in Onslow County, contact Onslow County Animal Services at (910) 455-0182 (select Option 1) or call their non-emergency dispatch line at (910) 455-9119.
You can also submit an online report using the Onslow County Animal Services Report Form.
For information on pet food recalls, please visit the American Veterinary Medical Association’s recalls and alerts resource.
Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. If you need a payment plan, we offer health care credit plans through CareCredit.
To schedule an appointment, please call Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital at (910) 803-2190. Our team will help you find the right visit type for your pet’s needs.
Yes. We welcome new patients. If your pet is new to Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital, our team may ask you to complete new client forms and send previous medical records before your first visit.
If your pet is vomiting, coughing, limping, not eating, itchy, painful, or not acting like themselves, please call us at (910) 803-2190. Same-day availability may vary, but our team can help determine the best next step.
Yes. We can help with routine vaccinations based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and medical history. If your pet has been seen elsewhere, please send their vaccine records before the appointment.
Please call us at (910) 803-2190 with your pet’s name, the medication needed, and the best number to reach you. Some medications may require a recent exam or lab work before they can be refilled.
Yes. We can send records to you or another veterinary hospital. Please call us at (910) 803-2190 with your pet’s name and the email address or hospital information where the records should be sent.
Yes. Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital offers anesthesia, general surgery, dental care, and related services. If your pet needs a procedure, our team will help schedule the appropriate exam or consultation first.
Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. We are closed on weekends.
For after-hours emergencies, please contact Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral in Wilmington at (910) 790-1070 or Swansboro Animal Hospital in Swansboro at (910) 541-8443.
Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital
324 US Hwy 17 N
Holly Ridge, North Carolina 28445
Phone: (910) 803-2190
Email: info@hollyridgevetcare.com
Hospital Hours
After-Hours Emergencies:
Phone: (910) 790-1070
Address: 50 Greenville Ave, Wilmington, NC, 28403