Veterinary Services

Non-Emergency Surgery

When your pet’s illness requires extra care and a scheduled surgery, Care First Animal Hospital has the equipment, skills and genuine care that you would like your veterinarian to have when performing a procedure or veterinary service for your beloved pet.

Heat and Massage

Just like humans, dogs and cats experience muscle aches and joint pain. For all pets that may be in need of a massage, we refer them to Dr. Butler and the rehabilitation team at Care First Animal Hospital.

End of Life Care

Through preventive health programs and general pet health services, the team at Care First Animal Hospital does whatever we can to help your pet live a long, healthy life.

Kitten Care - Learning About Kitten Care

What is the most important thing to know about raising a healthy kitten?

The most important thing to know about raising a healthy kitten is that they need plenty of love, attention, and care.

TPLO Surgery

The TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is the technique that reconstructs the angle of the stifle, to provide the most stable repair for a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) available.  A plate is used to stabilize the redirected angle of the knee which allows the patients to walk almost

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practice of placing sterile needles in specific points to bring about physiological changes in the body. This practice has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments.

Pet Care Services

Outstanding Pet Care Across the Triangle

Whether you have a d

Veterinary Services For Dogs

Dog Veterinarians Who Really Care

At Care First Animal Hospital, our approach to canine veterinary medicine revolves around a comprehensive, competent, and compassionate care program, aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for your dog.

Preventive Care

As your neighborhood vet, Care First Animal Hospital understands the importance of keeping your pets happy and healthy. Through our exceptional preventive care programs such as stay well check-ups and regular teeth cleanings, your furry friend stays on top of his or her game.

Laser Therapy

For any pet that may be in need of laser therapy, we strongly calling our rehabilitation team at Care First Animal Hospital at Glenwood 919-783-7387 to treat your pet. Dr.

Boarding

Dog & Cat Boarding

Looking for reliable, comfortable and affordable

Veterinary Services For Cats

Since 2015, the veterinarians and support staff at Care First Animal Hospital have sought to achieve the highest standards of veterinary medicine. We feel that cats are part of the family, yours and ours.

Sick Pet Services

Is Your Pet Feeling Sick?

The talented and nurturing veterinarians at Care First Animal Hospital are passionate about providing exceptional care for your pet, whether your furry friend is in perfect health or feeling a little under the weather.

Palliative Care

At Care First Animal Hospital, we are deeply committed to the well-being and comfort of your pet. Palliative care embodies our dedication to ensuring your pet's quality of life remains paramount, particularly when faced with terminal or debilitating illnesses.

Doggy Daycare

Raleigh & Cary Doggy Day Care

Our doggy day camp is a win-win fo

Veterinary Services

Care First Animal Hospital Offers A Full-Service Veterinary Clinic

At Care First Animal Hospital, we believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours.

Vimago HDVI

What Is Vimago?

The Vimago system is similar to a Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, but has a patented High Definition Volumetric Imaging (HDVI) technology that creates high resolution, detailed images in both 2D and 3D with very little radiation. 

Grooming

Here at Care First, we offer the Triangle’s best grooming services. Our Raleigh and Cary groomers will take the time to get to know your pet, making sure that he or she is comfortable and happy throughout the grooming process.

Training

Our Training Offices

Our training services take place at our Glenwood location. 

Emergency & Urgent Care

Care First When You Need It

Medical emergencies can be scary for you and your pet. At Care First Animal Hospital, it is our priority to offer quality medical services, and we do so into the evening hours, so we can be here when you need us most.

Rehabilitation

When your pet’s illness requires rehabilitation, we strongly recommend Peak Pet Performance, which is located in our Glenwood Ave. facility. Peak Pet Performance has the equipment, skills and genuine care to take care of your pet.

Nutritional Counseling

Cat & Dog Nutrition At Any Age

As pet owners have experienced, young pets need a lot of exercise and rest. When it’s time to eat, young pets are usually hungry and eat the portion you’ve allotted.

Diagnostic Medicine

Diagnostic Medicine

At Care First Animal Hospital, we do everything we can to ensure the health of our patients, which is why we have an in-house lab for speedy diagnosis.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

At Care First Animal Hospital, we make it our priority to provide compassionate, quality care for our patients, no matter the size of the procedure or medical issue.

Physical Rehabilitation Therapy

Pet RehabilitationTherapy For Quality Of Life

Our re

Microchipping

Bring Your Lost Pet Home With Microchipping

According to the American Humane Association, one in three pets will become lost in their lifetime, and only about 2% of lost cats and 17% of lost dogs find their way back to their owner.

Puppy Care - Understanding Puppy Care

How will proper puppy care impact the life of my dog?

Proper puppy care will allow us to give them the care that they need so they live a long, happy, healthy life.

Surgery

Our passion at Care First Animal Hospital is to provide exceptional surgical care for your pet.  No matter what kind of surgery your pet needs, we have the solution for you at one of our three convenient locations inside of the Triangle.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy

Senior Pet Care

Geriatric Care For Pets

With advancements in the medical field, it’s quite common that pets stay with their families for more than 10 years. As your pet ages, it is important that they receive the level of medical care that they need, even if they appear to be perfectly healthy.

Dog Nutrition - Explaining Dog Nutrition

What kind of food should I be feeding my dog?

It depends on the dog. There are a lot of different factors that go into pet nutrition, especially dog nutrition, in terms of what kind of breed they are, how active they are, and how old they are.