Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital

10/09/2026

Meet Christi, our jack of all trades in the clinic! Christi is technically one of our kennel team but wears many hats. On any given day you might find her in the kennel singing to our boarders, playing ball in the yard, in the middle helping during surgery, helping with treatments for your sweet babies, or running a mop across the floor! She can't say she loves one part of her job more than the others. Christi takes pride in knowing when clients come into the clinic it's clean and smells great. She shows love and compassion to our many patients and clients, all while making others laugh. Chrisi developed her love of animals while growing up on a farm in Central NC. She hit the floor running with the BPPAH team in Jan. of 2021. She has two children who are grown, Maddie and Mavrick, and they are her heart. She loves to go to the beach and enjoys working with her car! She is in 6 car clubs. She and her boyfriend have two cats, one who is completely blind (Phoebe) and one who is completely crazy (Little). If you see her come say hi, though she’ll probably beat you to it.

09/30/2026

The Saturday hours that we will be open in October will be October 3rd, 2026 and October 17th, 2026.

With the limited availability our appointments do fill up fast so please call ASAP to get an appointment if you need a Saturday slot! Thank you for the continued appreciation and support!

09/25/2026

Meet Kari, one of our hardest working team members and a part of our kennel crew! Kari loves being with her Grandchildren and quiet times with her horses. They bring her life tremendous joy! She has been part of the Bridges Family for over six years! Her favorite part of the job is taking care of the animals and learning from the wonderful doctors.

09/22/2026

💗 Maternity Leave Announcement! 💗

We are so excited to share that our wonderful Dr. Bailey will be going on maternity leave beginning October 9th through February! 👶🍼

Her schedule is filling up quickly, so if your pet is due for an exam, vaccines, medication refills, or any other routine care, we encourage you to call and schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure you can be seen before her leave.

We are so excited for this special chapter for her and Dr. McQuiddy and can’t wait to welcome her little one! 💕👶🐾

Congratulations, Dr. Bailey and Dr. McQuiddy! We will miss her while she is away! 💗

09/18/2026

We are open this Saturday! We will also be open October 3rd, 2026 and October 17th, 2026! We are limited on appointments for Saturdays so please call ahead!

As most of you know beginning in July 2026, we will be open on the first and third Saturdays of each month. If a holiday falls on one of these dates, please contact our office for the alternate Saturday we will be open.

Saturday Dates:

July 11, 2026
July 18, 2026
August 1, 2026
August 15, 2026
September 12, 2026
September 19, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 17, 2026

09/12/2026

Hey! I’m Bly. I work as a veterinary assistant at Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital. I have dreamed of working in veterinary medicine since I was young. I graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in biology, but my next goal is to become an LVT. I have a dog of my own, who is my best friend. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and being on the boat!

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our nation. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

We honor the innocent lives who were lost, the families who endured unimaginable heartbreak, and the brave first responders, firefighters, police officers, military members, and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage and selflessness.

We remember the strength, compassion, and unity that brought people together in the days that followed. May we continue to honor those we lost by remembering their lives, their families, and the heroes who never hesitated to help.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸🕊️

09/10/2026

🐾 Why Is the Rabies Vaccine So Important?

Rabies is a serious and almost always fatal viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system. It can infect mammals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and people.

Rabies is most commonly spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal.

Vaccinating your pets against rabies is one of the most important things you can do to protect your pet, your family, and your community.

❤️ Protects your pet: Once signs of rabies develop, there is no effective treatment and the disease is almost always fatal.
Vaccination provides excellent protection.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Protects your family: Vaccinated pets are less likely to become infected and potentially expose the people they live with.

🦝 Helps protect the community: Pets can encounter infected wildlife such as raccoons, foxes, bats, and skunks—even when you aren't aware that an encounter occurred.

⚖️ It's the law: Rabies vaccination is legally required for dogs and cats in North Carolina. Keeping your pet's rabies vaccination current is not only responsible pet ownership—it is a legal requirement.

Remember: Even indoor-only pets can potentially be exposed to rabies, especially through bats or other wildlife that may enter the home.

🐶🐱 Keep your pet's rabies vaccine up to date. Vaccinate. Protect. Prevent.

09/04/2026

🇺🇸🔨 Happy Labor Day from Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital! 🐾❤️💙

Labor Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across our country. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to slow down, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy the long weekend with our beloved pets! 🐶🐱🐰🦜

We are incredibly thankful for all of the hardworking people in our community who help make a difference every day. From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

📢 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Our office will be CLOSED:
📅 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 through Monday, September 7th, 2026
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

🚨 PET EMERGENCIES
If your pet experiences an emergency while our office is closed, please contact an emergency veterinary hospital:
🐾 Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret County
📞 252-444-1399
📍 Havelock, NC

🐾 Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center
📞 910-839-5934
📍 Swansboro, NC

❤️💙 Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at Bridges Professional Park Animal Hospital! 🇺🇸🐾

09/02/2026

🍂 The weather is cooling off, but fleas aren’t going anywhere! 🐾

As temperatures drop, fleas look for warm, protected environments—and your home provides the perfect place to survive. Fleas can move indoors on pets, clothing, shoes, or other animals and then settle into warm areas such as carpets, bedding, furniture, and cracks in flooring.

Once inside, fleas can continue their life cycle year-round. This means that even when it’s cold outside, your pet can still be exposed to fleas in the comfort of their own home.

🐱 And yes—even indoor-only cats can get fleas! Fleas can easily hitch a ride inside with people, dogs, other pets, or wildlife. You may never see a flea outside or notice one on your pet before an infestation begins.

That’s why year-round flea prevention is so important. Keeping your pets consistently protected helps prevent fleas from becoming a problem for both your pet and your home.

❤️ Don’t let cooler weather give you a false sense of security. Keep flea prevention on your pet’s schedule all year long! Ask your veterinary team which flea prevention is best for your pet.