Troutman Animal Hospital

01/10/2025

We will be closing at 3:30PM today due to the inclement weather. If your pet has an emergency, please call Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (Hickory) 828-328-6697 or Carolina Veterinary Specialists (Huntersville) 704-949-1100. We hope you and your pets stay warm and safe!

01/08/2025

Dr. Robin Brock graduated from NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She spent two years focusing on farm medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center from graduation until her return to NC in 1989. In 1990, she opened her own mixed animal practice in her home town of Mocksville.

During her career, she worked with all animals, large and small, including some pet primates. She also worked with Davie County Humane Society and was instrumental in building an animal shelter. Dr. Brock sold her practice in 2021 and began working as an associate veterinarian.

Dr. Brock resides in Iredell county on a 50-acre farm with her husband, their horses, and other animals. In her free time she enjoys horseback riding, playing the guitar, and working to maintain public trails and equestrian access.

Dr. Brock is now seeing appointments Wednesday-Friday. Welcome to the TAH team, Dr. Brock!

01/02/2025

Dr. Kristin Hernandez is from Columbus, NC, a small town in the foothills of Asheville. Her undergraduate studies took place at Appalachian State University, and she earned a graduate degree from Colorado State University. She returned to NC to attend NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2024.

Dr. Hernandez’s passions include feline medicine, senior pet care, and improving the human-animal bond. Dr. Hernandez resides in Statesville with her husband and two dogs, Tyrian and Kyah. Her favorite activities include baking and spending time at the beach.

Dr. Hernandez will be mentored by Dr. Novosad throughout her first year of employment to help her develop her skills in exam rooms and surgery, achieve her goals, and navigate challenges. Dr. Hernandez will be seeing wellness appointments and work-ins throughout the month of January. Welcome to the TAH team, Dr. Hernandez!

01/01/2025

Happy birthday to Dr Novosad! Also, happy new year from the TAH team! We wish everyone health and happiness in the new year!

12/31/2024

We have some exciting 2025 news to share! We have hired two full-time veterinarians! They both share the same commitment to deliver quality medicine to our patients and will begin seeing appointments in January. We will continue to have all of the veterinarians you know and love on our team. Please help us welcome Drs. Hernandez and Brock to the TAH team! Bios for both of them will be posted when they start next month.

12/30/2024

We will be closing at Noon tomorrow and will be closed Wednesday so our team can celebrate the new year. We will reopen at 8AM Thursday for regular business hours. If your pet has a noise phobia, please check their medication and get it refilled if needed. You can give us a call or request a refill through our app.

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

12/24/2024

We are closing at Noon today and will be closed tomorrow so our team can celebrate Christmas. We will reopen Thursday at 8AM.

Merry Christmas from the TAH team! Here are some pics from our Christmas party. 🎄❤️

12/17/2024

We were just made aware that a scammer spoofed our phone number and called someone after our office hours yesterday pretending to be us. They were demanding money over the phone or they would euthanize their pet. Thankfully, the person did not give them any money and made us aware of the situation today.

There has been an ongoing scam targeting people and their pets. Please know:

1. Our office closes at 5:30. All overnight emergencies are referred to emergency hospitals. We would never call you late in the evening.

2. We would never require money to be paid over the phone. We do not accept Venmo or Zelle payments.

3. Most importantly, we would never threaten to euthanize a patient.

Please be aware of this scam and do not ever give any money to someone over the phone unless you know them personally.

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SCAM ALERT

Fake Animal Rescue Calls Targeting Those Searching For Their Pets

Scammers are pretending to be local veterinary hospitals or animal rescue organizations and are calling the pet owner with false claims that their pets have been hit by a vehicle or found unresponsive.

They get the phone number from flyers posted on social media of those looking for their pet.

The Scammer then asks for money saying it is a life or death situation for your pet and they need the money now.

They even call with numbers spoofed to appear to be from a vet office.

If you receive a call, hang up immediately and call the veterinarian directly to verify.

NEVER give any money over the phone.

BE VIGILANT

BE CALM

HANG UP

NEVER PAY ANY MONEY OVER THE PHONE TO SOMEONE WHO CALLS YOU

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the TAH team!

11/27/2024

We are closed tomorrow so our team can celebrate Thanksgiving with their family and friends. We will reopen for regular business hours at 8AM Friday. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

11/21/2024

If you were here today and heard a lot of chatter and laughter, it is because we had our Friendsgiving and we LOVE food around here! More food came after this picture was taken, so we had our plates piled high. We love our team and hope everyone has as much fun with their families next week!

10/30/2024

This is a rescue that is in need of supplies in Avery County(mountains).
https://www.scootersunderdogs.com/
Our RVT, Anna, has been going back and forth with supplies helping out the communities and is able to use her horse trailer to take donations. We are still taking donations!!! Here is a list of things they need!

10/08/2024

Everyone meet Butter Biscuits!! She is approximately 5-6 months old. She is a very sweet, curious, affectionate, playful kitty that is looking for a home. She will be a great companion with another cat or cat friendly dog! She is fully vaccinated and leukemia/fiv negative. $75 donation and veterinary reference required! Call Troutman Animal Hospital 704-878-9904.

10/08/2024

We are still collecting donations to help the victims of flooding in western NC. Their needs have shifted to supplies for the colder weather: winter clothes and blankets (new or clean, used), propane (small and large tanks), sleeping bags, kerosene heaters, kerosene, tents, hand warmers, etc. Water, food, and any other camping type supplies are needed as well.

Our RVT, Anna, has taken two trailers of supplies directly to heavily impacted towns (Creston, Laurel Springs, and Hayesville). We appreciate all of your donations and hope to have another trailer full to take this week!

10/01/2024

Thank you for all of your donations for the western NC relief efforts! We took three truckloads yesterday. Today, we stepped it up a notch with a small horse trailer, thanks to our RVT, Anna. Please keep your donations coming! Anything will help!

We were told they are in desperate need of empty gas cans, tarps, oil for chainsaws, and any other hardware that can be used to clear roads and debris.

09/30/2024

Morning donations are on their way to the Statesville airport. Please keep them coming in!

09/29/2024

We will be accepting donations for relief efforts for our western neighbors. Please bring any donations to 686 Murdock Road Monday-Friday. Things needed are:
Non perishable food items
Water/water bottles
Hygiene products
Baby supplies (formula, diapers, wipes)
First aid supplies
Cleaning supplies
Paper products
Pet food
Manual can openers
Clean used or new clothing, including shoes