The Animal Hospital of North Charleston
Danielle Cain, DVM
The Animal Hospital of North Charleston is a full service companion animal hospital. We are located at the corner of Ashley Phosphate Road and Dorchester Road in Charleston, South Carolina. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
Mission Statement
We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
Featured Articles
Canine Ear Infections
With the beautiful spring weather, we start seeing more dogs with itchy skin and ears at the The Animal Hospital. The symptoms of an ear infection include: redness, discharge, odor, scratching the ears, and shaking the head. Ear problems can be very frustrating to diagnose and treat in dogs because they are often closely related to an underlying allergy. read more...
Dental Home Care for Dogs and Cats
The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends a full dental cleaning every six months for your pet, just the same as your dentist recommends for you. Still, imagine what that cleaning procedure would be like for you if you did not brush your teeth at all between dental visits. read more...
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Most people would agree that it is better to prevent disease than to cure or manage disease. The same benefits of preventative care exist for dogs. read more...
Please visit our full website The Animal Hospital for more information about us and to access our Pet Medical Library to answer your pet health questions. You can ontact us at (843) 552-8278 to make an appointment for all your pet heath care needs.
Our Services
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.
Surgical ServicesOur state-of-the-art laser surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
AnesthesiaWe utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
Specialty consultationsWe offer in-hospital and remote referrals to numerous veterinary specialists who assist us with the diagnosis and treatment of select cases.
Imaging ServicesOur on-site, modern ultrasound and x-ray equipment provide high quality sonograms and radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
DentistryOur dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
LaboratoryOur in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
Permanent identificationWe offer microchip identification.
PharmacyWe maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also partner with VetCentric, an on-line pharmacy and a economical source for long-term prescriptions, nutraceuticals, and special diets.
Individualized Flea Control ProgramsWe develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.
Dietary CounselingWe will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
Behavioral CounselingWe can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, and house soiling.
Emergency CarePlease call The Greater Charleston Veterinary Emergency Clinics at 843-744-3372 in North Charleston or 843-216-7554 in Mount Pleasant for after-hour emergencies.
Lynn — Office Manager
Grace — Nurse Supervisor
Diane — Nurse/Certified Veterinary Technician
Jake — Veterinary Assistant
Ashley Dawn — Head Receptionist
Angela — Nurse/Receptionist
Heather — Animal Nurse/Receptionist
Hours of Operation
We are open select Saturdays of the month
(Please see our website for specific dates)
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to 6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am to 12 pm |
Please call us at 843-552-8278
to schedule your pet's appointment
Fax us
843-552-8588
or Email us
8389 Dorchester Road
Charleston, SC 29418
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