Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Before you go
- Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
- Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
- Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.
What the hospital states on its website
- Sees exotic pets (birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals)“…Sets Us Apart Hospital Tour Specialties Internal Medicine Surgery Avian & Exotics Emergencies Diagnostics Referrals Patients Patient Information New Client Form -…” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“Our Diagnostic Services Our facility at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Huntersville offers advanced diagnostics, including a CT scanner and ultrasound.” Hospital page
- Asks you to call ahead before arriving“STEP 1 If Possible, Call Ahead We know that it isn't always possible to call us in advance during an emergency situation.” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“…be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay. Easy Credit Card Financing for Pet Care The…” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“Sunday Financing Options Carolina Veterinary Specialists is proud to be able to offer easy financing options for veterinary care through CareCredit and Scratchpay.” Hospital page
Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.
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Questions about Carolina Veterinary Specialists
- Is Carolina Veterinary Specialists open 24 hours?
- Yes. Carolina Veterinary Specialists has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (704) 949-1100 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Carolina Veterinary Specialists?
- (704) 949-1100. The hospital is at 12117 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
- Do I need to call Carolina Veterinary Specialists before coming in?
- The hospital asks you to call ahead: “STEP 1 If Possible, Call Ahead We know that it isn't always possible to call us in advance during an emergency situation.”
- Does Carolina Veterinary Specialists treat exotic pets?
- Yes, according to its website: “…Sets Us Apart Hospital Tour Specialties Internal Medicine Surgery Avian & Exotics Emergencies Diagnostics Referrals Patients Patient Information New Client Form -…” Tell the team the species when you call.
- What payment options does Carolina Veterinary Specialists mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
- What emergency facilities does Carolina Veterinary Specialists have?
- Its website mentions CT or MRI imaging.
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Where this listing comes from
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…is also staffed with emergency veterinarians that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year so your pet can receive the care needed when you”
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