Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Asheville
Haw Creek Animal Hospital has served Asheville, NC for over 25 years with compassionate veterinary care. Our team of experienced doctors specializes in conventional and holistic medicine for dogs, cats, and small mammals. As a full-service hospital, we offer preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and dental services in a welcoming environment. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art equipment and personalized approach to pet health.We prioritize client education and transparency in all treatments, ensuring pet owners feel confident in their pet's care. With extended weekday hours until 9 PM and flexible appointment options, we make quality veterinary care accessible to our community.
Services
Preventative Care
Diagnostic Care
Surgery
Dental Services
Senior Pet Care
Exotic Pet Care
Vaccinations
Parasite Control
Microchipping
Emergency Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of veterinary experience since 1997
- Team of specialized veterinarians including dental experts
- Extended weekday hours until 9 PM for convenience
- Advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities
- Comprehensive care from wellness exams to emergency services
What people say
Helpful staff
Thorough exams
Compassionate treatment
Senior care expertise
Urgent care availability
Services
Preventative Care
Regular wellness exams detect early health issues and prevent diseases through vaccinations, parasite control, and nutritional guidance. Our customized care plans address age-specific needs for puppies, adult pets, and seniors. We provide tailored vaccination schedules based on lifestyle and risk factors while emphasizing parasite prevention education for pet owners. Comprehensive preventative care helps extend pets' lifespans and improves quality of life.
Diagnostic Care
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, and specialized snap tests for heartworm and infectious diseases. We utilize digital radiography and ultrasound for internal imaging while maintaining partnerships with reference labs for specialized testing. Our diagnostic approach combines immediate results with confirmatory external testing to ensure accurate treatment planning for both routine and complex medical cases.
Surgical Services
We perform spays, neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and complex procedures using board-certified traveling specialists. Modern anesthesia protocols with continuous monitoring ensure patient safety during operations. Post-operative care includes multi-modal pain management and detailed home care instructions. Our surgical suite features advanced monitoring equipment for ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and temperature regulation throughout procedures.
Dental Services
Led by Dr. Katie Linderman, our dental specialists offer cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments using advanced equipment. Comprehensive oral evaluations detect tartar buildup, gum disease, and tooth resorption issues. We combine preventive dental care with treatment for existing conditions while emphasizing the connection between oral health and systemic wellness in pets through detailed client education.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized care for aging pets includes semi-annual wellness exams, mobility assessments, and chronic disease management. We develop customized nutrition plans and pain management protocols for arthritis while offering early detection of age-related conditions through regular bloodwork and physical screenings. Our approach emphasizes maintaining quality of life for senior pets through proactive healthcare strategies.
People
Dr. Cindy Feiler
Veterinarian
Dedicated to veterinary medicine, Dr. Feiler provides compassionate care with over two decades of clinical experience. She focuses on building strong client relationships through clear communication and personalized treatment plans for pets in Asheville and surrounding areas.
Mike Coston
Practice Manager
With 30+ years in veterinary medicine, Mike combines clinical expertise with leadership as Practice Manager. His emergency care background and community commitment ensure high operational standards while maintaining a passion for animal welfare.
Brittany Kettner
Veterinary Assistant
Certified in Low Stress Handling, Brittany creates positive veterinary experiences for animals. Her focus on gentle care extends to her three rescued pets while maintaining expertise in managing patient comfort during medical visits.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide emergency care during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local 24-hour clinics and provide referral guidance.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we offer specialized care for small mammals and exotic pets with experienced veterinarians trained in non-traditional animal medicine.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, cash, personal checks, CareCredit, ScratchPay, and All Pet Card for veterinary services.
How do appointment scheduling and deposits work?
New clients pay a $73 deposit for appointments, applied toward treatment costs. We recommend scheduling in advance to minimize wait times.
What dental care options exist for pets?
Dr. Linderman provides advanced dental services including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments using specialized veterinary equipment.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
We provide limited medical boarding primarily for pets with special health needs rather than general pet lodging.
