Life in a cone: the first week after surgery
Keeping a bored dog still, and when to call us.
Bailey
beagle, 4
Marmalade
Maine Coon, 9
Sunny
retriever, 11
Clover
rabbit, 3
Rusty
vizsla, 6
Animal hospital · West Asheville
Nine thousand patients, and we know every one of them by name. Same vet every visit, prices before treatment, and a vet on the phone every night.
Mon to Fri 7:30 to 7 · Sat 8 to 4
After hours (828) 555-0119
4.9 from 1,240 reviews
Start here
Pick what's going on and we'll point you to the right visit, the right vet and the price.
Cats welcome
Cats hate dogs, car rides and waiting rooms. So they skip all three as best we can.
01
A separate entrance
The side door on State Street, straight to the cat wing.
02
Quiet, dim rooms
Calming pheromones, no barking through the wall.
03
Exams in the carrier
We lift the lid instead of tipping them out.
Cat Friendly Practice, Gold level
Grooming spa
One groomer, start to finish, a vet down the hall, and no cage dryers. We text you when your pet is ready.
1
Warm bath
Gentle shampoo, ears cleaned
2
Quiet dry
Hand drying, low heat
3
Trim and nails
Finished with a bandana
Small from $45
Medium from $60
Large from $75
Plans from
$29
a month, every exam and vaccine included
Wellness plans
The team
Head nurse
Groomer
Veterinary nurse
12
years young
Senior care
From seven, pets age about five years for every one of ours. Our senior visits are longer, gentler and look for the quiet signs.
Twice-yearly exams
Problems caught six months sooner
Bloodwork and blood pressure
Kidneys, thyroid and heart
Pain and mobility check
Arthritis plans that actually help
Ramps, rugs and patience
No slippery floors, no rushing
“Our lab was terrified of every vet. Here she gets a treat at the door and walks in wagging.”
Jordan
Bodhi, Labrador mix
“They wrote the whole estimate down before the surgery. The bill was exactly that, to the dollar.”
Megan
Rosie, golden retriever
“I called at 2 am about a bee sting. A real vet answered, calm and kind, and told me exactly what to do.”
Priya
Luna, husky
If found, please call
(828) 555-0140
Chip ID 985 141 006 213 744
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Microchipping
A chip the size of a grain of rice, placed in seconds during any visit, and registered to you before you leave. One in three lost pets without one never comes home.
Lifetime registration included
We scan it at every exam
Free in the new pet plan
$45
one time, no subscription
Dear pet parent,
Once a month we'll send seasonal tips, clinic news and a nudge when vaccines are due. Never more than that.
The Nuzzle team
West Asheville · NC
Before you book
Yes, dogs, cats and rabbits. Your first exam includes a meet-and-greet with your vet.
Usually within two days, and the same day for sick pets if you call before 10 am.
A wellness exam is $68. Vaccines start at $32 each. You get a written estimate first.
Any bill over $300 can be spread over twelve months, interest free.
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