Business Details
12 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Veterinary Care in Durham, NC
At Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care rooted in compassion and medical excellence. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to maintaining the highest standards of medicine, surgery, and preventative care for cats, dogs, and exotic animals. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Mark Cagle, our hospital combines decades of collective expertise with a personalized approach to pet healthcare. We emphasize client education and preventative medicine to ensure pets live long, healthy lives. Our services include routine wellness exams, internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and specialized care for exotic animals.With a focus on community service, our veterinarians actively participate in wildlife rehabilitation, shelter volunteering, and continuing education. Our facility features state-of-the-art equipment in radiology, surgery, and dental care, complemented by fear-free certified staff to minimize stress for pets. We maintain partnerships with local emergency clinics to ensure 24/7 care for urgent situations. Our bilingual veterinary assistants and certified professionals in acupuncture and oncology reflect our commitment to comprehensive, accessible care. Through transparent communication and ethical practices, we strive to be Durham's trusted partner in pet health.
Services
Routine Wellness Care
Internal Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery
Dentistry Services
Exotic Animal Care
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of combined veterinary experience in Durham
- Our team includes specialists in oncology, exotic medicine, and surgery
- We provide fear-free certified care for stress-free pet visits
- Our hospital features state-of-the-art radiology and surgical equipment
- We maintain 24/7 emergency care partnerships for urgent situations
Services
Routine Wellness Care
Our comprehensive wellness exams include vaccinations, parasite prevention, and health screenings tailored to your pet's life stage. We emphasize early disease detection through bloodwork and physical exams. Our team provides personalized nutrition and exercise recommendations to maintain optimal pet health.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform spays, neuters, mass removals, and gastrointestinal procedures using modern anesthetic monitoring. Pre-surgical bloodwork and pain management protocols ensure patient safety. Our surgical suite features advanced equipment for precise, minimally invasive procedures.
Exotic Animal Care
Our veterinarians treat reptiles, birds, and small mammals with specialized knowledge of their unique physiology. Services include nutritional counseling, habitat assessment, and treatment for species-specific conditions. We maintain specialized equipment for exotic animal diagnostics and surgery.
Dentistry Services
We offer professional dental cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments under anesthesia. Digital dental radiography helps diagnose hidden issues. Our preventive care includes home dental care guidance and specialized diets for oral health.
Internal Medicine
Our doctors diagnose and manage complex conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer. We utilize advanced diagnostics including ultrasound and lab testing. Treatment plans combine medication, dietary management, and supportive therapies for chronic disease control.
People
Dr. Mark Cagle
Veterinarian
Dr. Cagle has practiced veterinary medicine in Durham for over 10 years. He earned his DVM from University of Tennessee in 2003 with special interests in internal medicine and exotic animal care. He founded Willow Oak in 2014 to provide compassionate community-based care.
Dr. Abby Crownshaw
Veterinarian
A 2019 NC State graduate, Dr. Crownshaw specializes in oncology and palliative care. She volunteers at local animal shelters and holds memberships in the Veterinary Cancer Society and AVMA. She treats exotic pets and small mammals.
Dr. Emma Bogerd
Veterinarian
A Durham native, Dr. Bogerd graduated from NC State in 2019. She specializes in preventative medicine and wildlife rehabilitation. Fear-free certified, she treats exotic animals and small mammals while maintaining local conservation efforts.
Dr. Sarah Smith
Veterinarian
Dr. Smith brings over a decade of emergency medicine experience. Certified in veterinary acupuncture, she focuses on pain management and trauma care. She previously served as faculty at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Stacy McMannen
Practice Manager
With 30+ years in veterinary medicine, Stacy has managed operations since the hospital's 2014 opening. Fear-free certified, she oversees daily operations and client relations while ensuring high standards of animal care.
Questions
What services does Willow Oak Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide routine wellness exams, vaccinations, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and specialized care for exotic animals including reptiles and small mammals.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
While we're not a 24/7 emergency hospital, we partner with local clinics like VEG Emergency Vet and Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital for after-hours urgent care needs.
What payment options are available?
We accept CareCredit financing for veterinary expenses, allowing flexible payment options for your pet's healthcare needs.
Are you equipped for exotic pet care?
Yes, our veterinarians have specialized training in exotic animal medicine and maintain equipment for treating reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
What are your hospital hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM, Saturdays 8AM-12PM (except first Saturday of each month), and closed Sundays.
Do you offer fear-free veterinary visits?
Yes, we have fear-free certified staff who implement stress-reduction techniques for anxious pets during examinations and treatments.
