Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Veterinary Care for Cats, Dogs & Pocket Pets in Gastonia, NC
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic have provided compassionate veterinary care since 1945, evolving from a 900 sq ft facility to a 5000 sq ft center serving Gastonia and surrounding areas. Our dual-clinic model offers specialized services: Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic caters to dogs, cats, and pocket pets with walk-in care, while Carolina Cat Clinic provides a stress-free environment exclusively for felines. With expertise in wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, and emergency services, our team prioritizes personalized relationships with pets and owners.We maintain a full-service approach, including behavioral medicine, nutritional counseling, and boarding, ensuring comprehensive care under one roof. Our commitment to continuous improvement and community trust has solidified our reputation as a reliable partner in pet healthcare.
Services
Wellness Care
Vaccinations
Surgery
Boarding
Dental Care
Emergency Care
Nutritional Counseling
Behavioral Medicine
Microchipping
Parasite Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We provide walk-in veterinary care since 1945 with no appointment necessary.
- Our team offers specialized feline-friendly services in a stress-free environment.
- We deliver comprehensive care including emergency services, surgery, and boarding.
- Our veterinarians have decades of combined experience in multi-species pet care.
- We operate a full-service facility with on-site pharmacy and diagnostic tools.
What people say
Feline-friendly environment
Experienced veterinarians
Stress-free boarding
Walk-in availability
Personalized care
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness exams include comprehensive physical evaluations, diagnostic testing, and vaccination updates to maintain your pet's long-term health. We tailor care plans to age, breed, and lifestyle factors, establishing health baselines for early disease detection. Annual checkups help prevent illness and ensure pets receive timely parasite prevention measures.
Feline Boarding
Carolina Cat Clinic offers stress-free boarding in a dog-free environment designed for feline comfort. Our facilities include climate-controlled accommodations and enrichment activities to keep cats relaxed during stays. Owners receive regular updates about their pet's well-being while away from home.
Emergency Care
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic provides walk-in emergency services for critical conditions requiring immediate attention. Our team handles trauma, poisoning, breathing difficulties, and other life-threatening situations with rapid diagnostic tools and 24/7 staff availability during operating hours.
Dental Care
We offer complete dental services including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal disease treatment. Digital X-rays and specialized tools ensure thorough care while minimizing patient discomfort. Regular dental maintenance prevents systemic health issues associated with oral infections.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs protect against core diseases like rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia. Veterinarians recommend schedules based on species, age, and exposure risks. We provide documentation for travel requirements and boarding reservations.
People
Dr. Daniel L. Suggs
Practice Owner
Dr. Suggs oversees hospital operations with decades of veterinary experience, ensuring high standards of care across both clinics while maintaining the founding family's legacy of compassionate service.
Dr. Kathy Pearman Barbee
Lead Veterinarian
As lead veterinarian, Dr. Barbee supervises medical protocols and staff training, combining clinical expertise with patient-centered care to maintain consistent treatment quality across all services.
Dr. Kayla Cristobal
Veterinarian
Dr. Cristobal specializes in feline medicine at Carolina Cat Clinic, implementing stress-reduction techniques during exams and developing customized treatment plans for cats with chronic conditions.
Dr. Catherine Gerstner
Veterinarian
Dr. Gerstner provides comprehensive care at Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic, focusing on preventive medicine and surgical procedures while maintaining clear communication with pet owners about treatment options.
Heather Practice
Manager
Heather coordinates daily operations, managing staff schedules and client relations to ensure smooth clinic functioning while upholding the hospital's commitment to exceptional customer service.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We care for cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, birds, and reptiles at Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic.
Do I need appointments for both clinics?
Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic & Carolina Cat Clinic accepts walk-ins daily; Carolina Cat Clinic requires scheduled appointments.
What emergency services are available?
Urgent care is available during Gaston Veterinary's operating hours with no appointment required for critical cases.
How does feline boarding work?
Carolina Cat Clinic offers climate-controlled boarding exclusively for cats with enrichment activities and regular health checks.
What wellness exam components are included?
Exams include full physical assessments, diagnostic testing options, vaccination updates, and personalized health recommendations.
Are payment plans available?
We accept major credit cards and pet insurance but don't offer in-house financing options for veterinary services.
Reviews (6)
Tim Barnes
Jun 07, 2022
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Grt. Place to take your pet very friendly staff took excellent care of my dog doctors were grt. Nice clean place they explained everything to you. Just all around great experience and place
Loretta Brown
Jun 02, 2022
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When my dog got sick I was looking for a new veterinarian. I really like my current veterinarian however, has it become almost impossible to get in to see her for a sick visit because she's so busy. I read some reviews and decided to go to GASTON veterinary Hospital. They were so nice and the veterinarian seemed to genuinely care about my dog. I will absolutely go there again. Most importantly my dog is better! Looks like I found my new veterinarian!
John Chandler
May 17, 2022
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Takes very good care of our pets.3 dogs and a ferret. Will be taking the 3 new puppies here as well. Prices are truly the best I've seen. Staff is super friendly and kind hearted. I recommend thus vet to anyone.
Bethany Shanks
Apr 14, 2022
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They are the worst place to send you animals to be boarded especially if they need medicine on a daily basis. I sent my both my dogs there an none of her medicine was given to her an after I called to confront the vet I got called a liar and was told that their staff gave them her meds. I sent exactly enough for the time she was going to be there and not one pill was touched. Sent dog food as well and it was not touch so are they even feeding my animals or your animals when you leave them.
Carrie Stephens
Feb 14, 2022
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Gaston veterinary hospital saved my dog's life, when no other place would even help us w/o an appointment. This was a true emergency, something you can't plan for! Gaston veterinary hospital was the only place to say come in, we will be waiting on you. They saved my dog's life! Thanks to these amazing people, my kids didn't loose their best friend! (Thank God they take walk ins)
Viry B.
Jan 23, 2022
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I had a puppy die due to parvovirus, we wanted to get her cremated and found this location. They were very sympathetic, and their service was faster than promised. A few months after our puppy passed, we tried again, and we have been bringing her to this location. The prices are cheap and the service is quick, and I don't feel like they try an pressure you into buying unnecessary stuff like the other vets do.
One thing I will say, I noticed some people complain about their animal's record, this place is old school and they have paper records. Btw our new puppy is great, we miss our Misty who passed, but we wanted the joy of a dog in our family.
One thing I will say, I noticed some people complain about their animal's record, this place is old school and they have paper records. Btw our new puppy is great, we miss our Misty who passed, but we wanted the joy of a dog in our family.
