North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort

4.4 (78 reviews)
5121 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 150,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.7 Adoro 11
4.5 AKC 1,798
4.4 ASPCA 12,175
4.9 Embrace 19,903
4.9 Fetch 5,674
4.1 Figo 2,852
4.4 Hartville 182
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,244
4.8 Lemonade 831
4.6 ManyPets 2,414
4.7 MetLife 10,283
4.8 Nationwide 25,399
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,110
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,802
4.7 Pumpkin 3,372
4.6 Spot 11,323
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.4

78 reviews

Dr.Blaire gave my girl Bella a head to toe work up & my dog has food allergies & even when I changed her food she developed a rash on her belly...she (Dr.B) gave me helpful options to help my sweet girl out & it worked rash gone & Bella ABSOLUTELY loves doggie daycare. She made lots of friends & loves kennel staff...see you guys soon

Mar 30, 2021

I really appreciate everyone of the staff and Vets at North Hills Animal Hospital. The vet is so friendly, and the staff are wonderful. The vet you can tell really really cares about the animals he treats. Also, their doggy day care is great.

Nov 23, 2018

My dog left his kennel stay at North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort paralyzed with multiple pressure ulcers after being neglected for five days in August 2022. I later found out that he started having trouble walking after his first night there, and I was not notified until his back legs were paralyzed, he had not eaten in almost 24 hours, and he had gone to the bathroom on himself five days later. I had to initiate a transfer to an emergency vet because even after realizing this, the most the vet said they could do for him was run some tests before 6 p.m. when she left, which was only a couple of hours from the time we talked. She could not tell me what his care would be like overnight, only that she would not be there. I was traveling and could not get to him until much later that night, but they offered no solution for overnight care. I was told that a lot of the kennel staff was new and that although they knew to alert a vet of any issues, they did not. He was still paralyzed when I got to him, and the emergency vet diagnosed him with a herniated disc. I took him home early the next morning to make him more comfortable and say goodbye not expecting him to recover. To our surprise, he started walking again, but he has not regained all of the feeling in his feet, is very unsteady, and will be on medication to manage his pain for the rest of his life. In five days, he went from running, jumping, and chasing my other dog to being unsteady while walking. He was 15 at the time of his stay, but except for arthritis in his hips, he was a healthy and active senior dog. I am devastated that North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort has robbed him of his quality of life and my family of some of the time we would have had left with him. I have had a good experience with North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort’s daycare and vet services in the past, so I felt like this was a safe place for my dog. I wouldn’t want anyone else to go through this and do not recommend their kennel services.

Oct 15, 2022

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Our cat got sick only 2 days after her annual well visit here. Lethargic, wouldn't eat. So I took her back to the vet. They had taken her away from the exam room for the annual well visit and who knows what other animals she came in contact with, so I asked to be present for the exam this time. We were also overcharged, which they did reimburse. When I insisted on staying with my cat during the sick cat visit, I was met with 'That's not what we normally do here'. They did finally allow me to be with my baby, but afterwards, the vet told me that my cat got angry, hissed and peed during the blood draw because she was anxious that I was present! How insulting! I can say this, I will never go there again! Yes my cat is well after being on antibiotics, but I'll never return. It's much too expensive as well. They are in a brand new big building and lots of barking dogs, no separate entrance for cats.

Mar 28, 2023

The whole staff including the doctor is amazing. Very caring and gentle. If your pet is sick, this is the place to go!! I noticed that they have other services , such as a "pet resort" and heard a pet parent discussing the heat. The front desk was quite helpful with information about special precautions taken due to heat. Impressed!

Aug 4, 2022