Hickory Veterinary

06/08/2026

From the exam table to advanced diagnostics, your pet gets the full picture at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital. 🧡

Nearly 70 years of expertise. A full team of specialists. And a level of care your pet deserves.

Learn more about HVSH and our services: https://hubs.la/Q04jptMW0

06/04/2026

A lot of people go into making advanced imaging happen behind the scenes, and this photo captures that perfectly. 🧡

This crew at Hickory Veterinary & Specialty Hospital includes 2 veterinary students, a tech in training, a surgical technician, and our 2 MRI technicians all working together to help care for patients.

We love seeing experienced team members teaching, students learning, and everyone jumping in to support one another. Veterinary medicine is truly a team effort, and days like this are a great reminder of that.

Learn more about Hickory Veterinary & Specialty Hospital: https://hubs.la/Q04j9wP20

06/03/2026

"Treated like family." That's the goal, every single day. 🧡 So grateful for Margie's kind words about Dr. Chi and the team at Hickory Veterinary Primary Care. Reviews like this mean everything to us.

Thinking about making the switch to HVPC? We'd love to be your pet's new home base.

Learn more about our services here: https://hubs.la/Q04jpC-K0

05/29/2026

Sharkey approved of our morning's huddle. 🐱

Our favorite office supervisor made his rounds and stopped to check out his biggest fan wearing the Hickory merch. We think he liked what he saw. 😄

This is why we love our team! 🐾

05/28/2026

Summer weather calls for ice cream breaks. 🍦☀️

A huge thank you to Merck for surprising the Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital team with a sweet treat to help everyone cool off during the recent warmer days.

05/27/2026

Tick season is here, and these tiny hitchhikers are sneaky! 🌿 After every walk, hike, or backyard adventure, give your dog or cat a thorough tick check. Here are the spots you don't want to miss:

🐾 In & around the ears
🐾 Around the eyelids
🐾 Under collar & neck area
🐾 Under front legs
🐾 Between back legs
🐾 Around the tail
🐾 Between the toes

Part the fur and feel carefully around each area. The sooner a tick is found and removed, the better!

Between the toes is where they LOVE to hide 👀 Save this for later.

05/21/2026

You've got long weekend plans. Now let's sort out theirs 🐾

Hickory Pet Inn is here to make sure your pet has just as good a Memorial Day weekend as you do. Book a stay and enjoy the long weekend, stress-free.

https://hubs.la/Q04gppKZ0

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

Nothing makes us happier than hearing that our clients and their pets feel truly cared for. 🧡 Jackie and her dog Lucy had exactly the experience we strive to provide every single day at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital — friendly faces, knowledgeable doctors, and guidance every step of the way.

When your pet needs specialty care, you can trust our team to be there for every step of the journey. 🐾

Learn more about HVSH: https://hubs.la/Q04f8RDH0

05/11/2026

Tick season is in full swing, and while Lyme disease gets most of the attention, tick paralysis is one of the faster-moving emergencies we see this time of year. 🧡

Unlike tick-borne infections, this condition is caused by a neurotoxin in tick saliva. It typically takes 3 to 7 days of attachment before symptoms appear, and it progresses quickly once it starts.

Early signs include hind leg weakness, a wobbly gait, and changes in bark or voice. As it advances, it can affect breathing.

When it reaches that stage, our neurology and critical care teams work together to support the pet while the toxin clears. Full breakdown of symptoms, diagnosis, and when a specialist is needed is on the blog.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04f8rDx0