Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center

11/06/2025

🐾 Caring for a Pet with Chronic Illness, Injury, or Age-Related Changes?
You're not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Join our Caring Companions monthly support group, created for pet parents who are navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of caregiving. 🧡

🗓️ Next Group: November 10th 6-7pm
📍 Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)
💬 Share your story, connect with others who understand, and receive emotional support, resources, and tools to help you cope and care.
💻 Free to attend – Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-companions-a-support-group-for-pet-caregivers-tickets-1636696957659?aff=oddtdtcreator

You show up for your pet every day—let us show up for you. 💙

11/01/2025

ECVMC is proud to showcase the talents of our team and we appreciate the fact that we are fortunate enough to employ the most talented and skilled Specialists and Emergency DVMs in our community.

Recently, Dr Pfeffer took a special interest in hips and has invested his time in research, training and building his skillset in hip replacement surgery.

Please watch as he shares his knowledge on WSFX’s Medically Speaking segment. Thank you Dr Pfeffer and thanks to the great team at WSFX for your support and commitment to Wilmington’s pets and their parents!



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10/30/2025

Watch for us on WSFX as we are reminding the community how resilient Team Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center is and that we are still open for business at 50 Greenville Avenue.

Also stay tuned for an upcoming Medically Speaking segment featuring Dr. Pfeffer as he explains hip diseases and interventions. We will make sure to share that segment when it is available.

Enjoy this short 15 second video, perhaps your pet is highlighted!🐶🐱

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10/10/2025

Well done Dr. Pfeffer!

This morning, Dr. Pfeffer, one of our surgeons, was interviewed by WSFX for their Medically Speaking segment regarding hip dysplasia in dogs and the interventions, including hip replacement surgery, that are available.

Recently, Dr. Pfeffer attended training in Boston specific to hip replacements and he is planning on carrying on the long-standing tradition of hip replacement surgery here at ECVMC.

Dr. Pfeffer explained issues related to the hips in dogs and the interventions that an owner could consider, including surgery for the right candidate. He was also filmed during a surgery this week to help highlight this niche procedure provided at ECVMC.

One of the points Dr. Pfeffer was highlighting was to make sure pet owners in Wilmington and our surrounding communities have an option right here for this procedure. This makes it much more convenient for owners who are needing this surgery.

Well done Dr. Pfeffer, you did a great job. Also tune in to WSFX's Medically Speaking segment to hear the rest of Dr. Pfeffer's interview which will be available soon.

10/05/2025

Last Chance to Register!

Our 4-week closed support group, “Paws on Our Hearts: A Journey Through Pet Loss,” begins this Tuesday at 6:30 PM.

If you're grieving the loss of a pet, this space is for you — a compassionate, supportive group to help you process your grief and honor the bond you shared.

📍 Virtual
🗓️ Starts Tuesday, October 7th | 6:30–7:30 PM
🔗 Register now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-on-our-hearts-a-journey-through-pet-loss-tickets-1409281582149?aff=oddtdtcreator

Supportive 4-week group for those grieving the loss of a pet—share, reflect, and heal with others who understand.

09/30/2025

ECVMC is excited to announce an addition to our surgical staff!

Dr. Caroline Schlaeppi earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Florida, and then returned to NC State for a residency in small animal surgery.

Dr. Schlaeppi is passionate about empowering pet owners through education regarding surgical treatment options and providing high-quality medical care. Special interests include complex soft tissue procedures, orthopedic surgery, and wound management. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the beach, reading a good book, and staying active through running. She has a senior dog named Rocky Road and a cat named Fish.

We welcome Dr. Schlaeppi to our team and believe she will be a great addition to our surgical staff. This will also help us decrease the wait time for some procedures so your pet will be able to schedule its procedure sooner!