Vale Veterinary Hospital

Vale Veterinary Hospital Drs. Steven and Melissa Matthews, Dr. Alina Soderholm, and Dr. Dominique Davis Vale Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary services for large and small animals.

The facility offers vaccinations, heartworm testing, in hospital bloodwork, digital radiographs, surgery facilities, and diagnostics for sick pets. If you need small animal after hour emergency service, please contact the Hickory After Hours Emergency Clinic at 828-328-2660. All large animal services are offered on site only at this time. Please call for an appointment!! We Are CLOSED Daily Monday-Friday for LUNCH From 12:30pm-1:30pm

Dental Month!Call now to schedule 704-462-2901
02/04/2025

Dental Month!
Call now to schedule
704-462-2901

01/21/2025

Myth: Feed keeps my horse warm in the winter.

Fact: Hay is most effective for keeping horses warm in the winter. The act of digesting hay produces more internal (metabolic) heat than digesting corn, oats or any type of grain. Increasing the amount of quality hay offered during cold times will allow the horse to warm themselves from the inside out. This is a much more effective means for staying warm than increasing grain.

Always offer good quality immature-cut hay versus later-cut hay or straw. Feeding overly mature hay or straw can set a horse up for impaction colic because it contains a high amount of indigestible fiber and has less water holding capacity within the digestive tract. Mature-cut hay is generally evident by thicker, stiffer stems, and full heading out of the grasses (or blooming of alfalfa). Keep in mind the best indicator for maturity and quality of hay is through a simple forage test.

Edit- this does not mean adding a new forage without transistioning. Just increase their current daily forage. Randomly adding alfalfa to a horse that only eats grass hay or vice versa is only going to add unnecessary stress to the body during a time of stress and increase the risk of digestive upset, and nobody wants that- not you, your horse, OR your vet 😉

01/13/2025

Did you know…

An 1,100-pound horse needs to consume a 2-pound block each month just to meet minimum sodium requirements in moderate temps and in no work.

TWO POUNDS of a salt block every MONTH! For reference, the small rectangle salt blocks are 4lbs each.

Many horses are sodium deficient, which is concerning since sodium is important for nerve and muscle function as well as hydration.

Since blocks aren’t actually designed for a horse’s soft tongue and it’s hard to measure consumption, top dressing your horse’s feed with plain white loose salt at a rate of 1 tablespoon per 500lbs of body weight per day will help meet your horse’s daily sodium requirement.

Due to Winter Weather and for the safety of our Doctors and Staff, our office will be CLOSING TODAY at 12 NOON.For all e...
01/10/2025

Due to Winter Weather and for the safety of our Doctors and Staff, our office will be CLOSING TODAY at 12 NOON.
For all emergent needs, please contact one of the following :
Denver Animal Emergency 980-222-7115 or
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency 828-328-6697.
We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday Jan 13th.
We hope everyone stays safe and appreciate your understanding.

Wishing you and your furry family a happy new year!
01/01/2025

Wishing you and your furry family a happy new year!

Our Office will be CLOSEDTUESDAY, Dec. 31st at 12:30pm and WEDNESDAY, January 1st Happy New Years to ALL!We look forward...
12/31/2024

Our Office will be CLOSED
TUESDAY, Dec. 31st at 12:30pm and
WEDNESDAY, January 1st
Happy New Years to ALL!
We look forward to continuing to provide veterinary care for your fur babies in the New Year ahead.

Merry Christmas from Vale Vet!
12/23/2024

Merry Christmas from Vale Vet!

We're grateful for the opportunity to care for your pets and be a part of their health journey. This holiday, we give th...
11/28/2024

We're grateful for the opportunity to care for your pets and be a part of their health journey. This holiday, we give thanks for our wonderful clients and their beloved furry companions. Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍂

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🦃Keep those fur babies safe!
11/28/2024

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🦃
Keep those fur babies safe!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL from your friends at Vale Vet!
11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL from your friends at Vale Vet!

Before you get all excited about the pumpkin pie next week, don't forget to check your pet's food and medication supply!...
11/20/2024

Before you get all excited about the pumpkin pie next week, don't forget to check your pet's food and medication supply!

This is a reminder about holiday closing next week for Thanksgiving!
Our office will be closed
Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov. 29th
Get those request in as soon as you can for pickup!
Call or text 704-462-2901

We are heading in to the last two weeks of our BLACK FRIDAY Pet Wellness Month! There is still time to get your pet sche...
11/15/2024

We are heading in to the last two weeks of our BLACK FRIDAY Pet Wellness Month!
There is still time to get your pet scheduled and updated for the year!
What better way to take on the holidays ahead, by knowing that your furry friend is Happy, Healthy and Up to Date !
Call or Text to schedule !
To prepare for your visit make a list of any concerns you may have for your pet so that our Doctors and staff can help address them during your visit!

We are proud to salute veterans for their service and sacrifice for our nation.
11/11/2024

We are proud to salute veterans for their service and sacrifice for our nation.

11/10/2024

BLACK FRIDAY PET WELLNESS MONTH is in FULL SWING!
Big Savings ! Don't Miss Out !
Call or Text Today!
704-462-2901

November is Pet Wellness Month to promote your pets health and well-being. Our November "Black Friday" month is the perf...
10/31/2024

November is Pet Wellness Month to promote your pets health and well-being.
Our November "Black Friday" month is the perfect time to focus on preventative care and the long-term health of your furry friends.
Like us, our pets need regular
check-ups. This is a proactive approach to catch potential issues early as well as helping your pets lead a longer, happier life.
Call or Text today to get your pet scheduled.
They deserve a little Black Friday Fun too.

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻
10/31/2024

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

We want to thank each and every one of our hardworking Technicians for showing up every day to pour their hearts and so...
10/18/2024

We want to thank each and every one of our hardworking Technicians for showing up every day to pour their hearts and souls out for every animal that walks through our doors.
Because of each individual pictured below, our doctors can give their focus to their work of medicine and keeping your pets happy and healthy.
Each staff member brings their own special value and uniqueness to our hospital.
While this week is dedicated to you all, just know that Vale Veterinary Hospital, appreciates you every day of the year!
Thank you for your professional commitment to animals and their health.
We hope you enjoyed your special week!

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9286 W NC 10 Highway
Vale, NC
28168

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 5pm

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Vale Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary services for large and small animals. The facility offers preventative vaccinations, heartworm testing, In and Outside laboratory bloodwork, digital radiographs, surgery facilities, K-Laser Therapy, diagnostics for sick pets, and Hospitalization. There is after hour emergency service for large animals only. If you need small animal after hour emergency service, please contact the Hickory After Hours Emergery Clinic at 828-328-2660. Please call for an appointment!!