Please note we will be closed 4/2 from 7am to 4/3 at 7am, and 4/6 at 7am to 4/7 at 7am. 

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Vets Open Today: Your Trusted Partner in Pet Care

We are committed to providing the highest level of care for your furry family members.

Our experienced team of veterinary professionals is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and available to handle any pet emergency. From minor injuries to critical conditions, you can trust us to provide compassionate and expert care to ensure the best possible outcomes for your beloved pets.

When should you look to take your furry friend to the nearest vet clinic?

Swansboro Animal Hospital is fully equipped to provide immediate, top-notch care for a wide variety of symptoms and behaviors. Immediately bring your pet to our emergency vet clinic if they are exhibiting any of these symptoms:

  • Pet vomiting or diarrhea
  • Blood in vomit or diarrhea
  • Frequent urination, straining but unable to urinate
  • Itchy ears, squinting eyes, severe skin infection
  • Unsteady when walking or falling over
  • Respiratory distress or difficulty breathing
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Always There For You And Your Pet

Our urgent care animal hospital is proud to be here for you when other vets are closed. When your pet needs care, we are ready. Our office hours include nights, weekends, and holidays because our primary purpose is to be here for you. Our emergency vet clinic in Swansboro believes in local veterinarians’ and our purpose is to support them and their patients for after hour needs.

Call us today: 910-325-8227

Prepare for your pet’s appointment with CareCredit!

Our practice offers flexible financing with the CareCredit health and animal care credit card to help you get your pet the care they need, when they need it.

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CareCredit is here to help you fit your pet’s care into your budget.

  • Apply today*: See if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score. Once approved, you can apply and use the CareCredit card right away.
  • Pay over time: Flexible financing with CareCredit allows you to spread out your veterinary bills with promotional financing options.*
  • Use again and again: CareCredit can be used for routine appointments, grooming services, emergency pet care, or a variety of surgeries and treatments for your furry friend!

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Don't just take it from us, hear what our pet parents have to say:

Absolutely amazing staff and service, they were very friendly and informative, my pup went very willingly even tho she knew where she was at.

Caiti F.

The staff is very polite and take detailed notes.

Tim

Thank goodness for this place. They are so wonderful. They took my sweet baby Kisses back to help her with her breathing.

Brandy G.

Brought my pit Baylee in last weekend when she started vomiting excessively and had an emergency situation that needed immediate attention.

Olivia D.

I was shown extreme compassion when I had to to put my 17 year old cat down. I worked at veterinarian clinics all through high school and college.

Kirsten R.

My husband and I took our sweet boy here because he wasn’t eating and became really skinny and boney.. they ran blood tests and it turned out he had FIP.

Tyler H.

The staff were quick with the assessment and care of my baby. They kept me in the loop of her care plan and I'm very happy we took her here.

Alison H.

Took my pup there right after the new year, so a lot of places were closed.

Jose L.

They are simply amazing! They handled all kinds of trauma on cats and dogs while we were there! Every single person working there was kind and understanding of the pet parents being...

Renee O.

The staff are very professional and compassionate. When we called they asked what was going on and how far out we were. They were prepped and ready for us when we arrived.

North 87 Productions

I would like to send a huge thank you to the staff at Swansboro Animal Hospital tonight.

Tova G.

By far the best animal hospital in the surrounding area.. brought my dog in for seizures and the vet was very blunt and to the point (which I needed).

Justin R.

This place is a class act! They really helped us with our cat who got into a tussle and needed some help.

Nicole P.

Thank you to the wonderful staff and especially Dr. Bean. So caring and compassionate while we had to allow our Benji to go over the rainbow bridge.

Pam T.

The staff and doctors are very caring and considerate.

Melissa C.

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Urgent Care Vet in Swansboro, NC

Let our facility serve your pet’s urgent vet care needs. We are capable of running our own blood work and have results within an hour. Our ER vet near you can handle any emergency. We have x-ray equipment and can send original X rays home with you to take to your primary care veterinarian at no additional cost.

If your pet needs immediate care, call 910-325-8227 or let us know you’re coming by filling out the form.

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Meet Our Passionate Veterinarians

Dr. Jennifer Tonkin

Medical Director

Dr. Jennifer Tonkin grew up in the hills of West Virginia. She graduated from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, and moved to Blacksburg, VA, to attend veterinary school at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

After moving back to West Virginia and working at a small animal and exotics hospital for one year, she decided to move closer to the beach and ended up in New Bern, North Carolina.

She now lives in New Bern at her “mini farm,” which includes four cats, two dogs, two ducks, two red-eared sliders, and one chinchilla.

Dr. Tonkin’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine and surgery. She also enjoys seeing a wide variety of patients that range from dogs and cats to rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, and reptiles/amphibians to pot-bellied pigs and pygmy goats.

Her personal interests include gardening, reading, kayaking, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Jade Williams

DVM

Dr. Jade Williams was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) from Florida State University (go Noles!) and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Williams enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but her primary interests reside in soft tissue surgery and preventative care. Outside of work, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time in and around the water, running, and traveling.

She lives in the area with her husband, two dogs (Mako and Mahi), cat (Ollie) and Sulcata tortoise (Carl).