Veterinarians Who Really Care

At Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital, our approach to canine veterinary medicine revolves around a comprehensive, competent, and compassionate care program, aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for your dog. We value the long-term relationships we have with our clients. Through good communication and trust, we have built so many great relationships with our clients which allows us to partner with our clients to provide the best care for their dogs.

A Comprehensive Approach To Canine Veterinary Medicine

We understand that a veterinarian is only as good as their ability to successfully prevent, diagnose, and treat whatever ailment a dog may be facing. Equally as important is our ability to listen and communicate well with owners to make sure they understand their dog's health concerns and how to make the best choices for their dog. This is why our hospitals are capable of handling any procedure, including preventive care, medical diagnosis, and surgery.

We specialize in the following dog health services for dogs of all ages, breeds, and circumstances:

  • Allergy testing: While not usually life-threatening, allergies in dogs do cause discomfort and should be treated
  • Anesthesia: We have the facilities, equipment, medicine, and knowledge to ensure your dog stays as safe as possible while under anesthesia
  • Cardiology: Our first-rate facilities, equipment, and professional knowledge allows us to get to the heart of your dog's health and wellness matters
  • Dental care: Our knowledge and dental experience help us prevent and treat your dog's dental conditions, including periodontal disease
  • Dermatology: Our expertise means diagnosing and treating your dog's skin conditions before they become something more than skin deep
  • Diagnostic imaging (X-rays and Ultrasound): Diagnostic imaging allows our veterinarians to diagnose illness, disease, and other problems in order to prescribe the proper treatment
  • Flea & Tick: We employ various safe and effective flea & tick prevention and treatment methods for your dog's health and comfort
  • Heartworm prevention: We specialize in heartworm education and medical prevention, as well as treatment for your dog
  • Laboratory tests: Our in-house laboratory testing services mean faster and more accurate diagnostics or treatment for your dog
  • Laser therapy: We are able to customize our pain protocols to include laser for arthritis, other inflammatory conditions, and post-operative pain control
  • Microchip ID: Our professional microchip ID services can help identify your dog in case he or she ever gets lost, stolen, or separated from you
  • Nutrition: Our nutrition education, awareness, and dietary intervention programs can help ensure your dog stays healthy and fit
  • Pain management: We specialize in customized, effective, and compassionate pain management for your dog regardless of age, ability or condition
  • Parasite prevention and treatment: Prevention and early detection are paramount to survival for some types of parasitic infections
  • Pregnancy: Our extensive experience can help your dog have a successful pregnancy, as well as a happy, healthy litter of puppies
  • Preventive care: Our comprehensive preventive care program helps you make sure your dog remains healthy and well year-round
  • Puppy care: We will partner with you to make sure your puppy has the best care and you have all the information we need to care for your new family member
  • Senior care: Our comprehensive senior care protocols and procedures helps you to help your dog age gracefully, healthily, and happily
  • Semi-annual wellness exams: A cornerstone of preventive care, semi-annual wellness exams are key to staying on top of chronic health issues and getting ahead of problems that may be developing
  • Spay or neuter: Our refined pre surgical, surgical and post-op care will provide your dog with the safest and most comfortable surgical procedure
  • Specialty Surgery: Dr. Melissa Stoll also offers specialty soft tissue and orthopedic surgery through Coastal Carolina Veterinary Specialty Services at www.ccvss.org.
  • Surgery: Our facilities, expert surgeons, and technicians will make sure your dog is cared for before, during, and after surgery
  • Vaccinations: Our veterinarians and techs will customize vaccination protocols that account for your dog's age, medical history, environment, travel habits, and lifestyle