Welcome to Hopkins Road Animal Hospital. We are a full service animal hospital certified by the American Animal Hospital Association.
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We examine and treat primarily dogs and cats with some exotics, mostly fur bearing animals and some birds and reptiles. With being an AAHA regulated hospital, we are held to higher standards of care. Each and every patient is important to us and we take the time needed to diagnose, and explain the treatment options to our clients. We make it a priority to stay current with the latest treatments and vaccine protocols.
Dr. Barry Parks and Dr. Tyler Gallaher are the surgeons at Hopkins Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Barry Parks has many years of experience and has taken continuing education classes and labs on multiple surgery procedures. He has a special interest in eye surgeries, Cruciate surgeries and Patella Luxation surgeries. He has performed many foreign body and bladder stone surgeries as well. Dr. Tyler Gallaher is a more recent graduate, but has performed many advanced surgeries and he is continuing to learn and advance his skills.
We are very fortunate to have digital radiography (X-ray) and Ultrasound machines to help us diagnose and treat many diseases that may get overlooked without them.
We are able to perform in house bloodwork diagnostics as well as send out samples for more complex or specific panels. Since our patients are not able to tell us how they feel or where they hurt, imaging and blood panels give us a great amount of information to diagnose and treat our patients successfully.
We have a Class IV Laser which has been a great addition to our treatment modalities for infection, tissue healing and osteoarthritis. We have seen so many patients benefit from laser treatments that we recommend it for all surgical procedures and arthritic joints. It is nice to have a way to help alleviate joint pain without medications that can be harsh on the liver and kidneys, especially with older patients.
We provide dental cleanings and treatment plans to help each patient remove the tartar present and try to prevent it form returning. Dental disease is so prevalent in our patients that 90% or more have dental tartar and resulting gum inflammation and/or infection from the tartar. We provide dental discounts throughout the year when dentals are scheduled within a specific time frame from the dental exam.
28/09/2021
September was full of so many things- the beginning of Leadership Kernersville, the Spring Folly in the Fall AND announcing our September 2021 Business of the Month, Hopkins Road Animal Hospital! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community!
01/01/2019
Hopkins Road Animal Hospital now offers Vets First Choice Pharmacy as our online pharmacy. Vets First Choice pharmacy is the most highly accredited partner-pharmacy in the nation. That means they meet the strictest standards for privacy, authentication, and security of prescription orders, as well as follow an established quality assurance program.
14/12/2017
Important facts about senior testing – An aging pet’s organs gradually deteriorate and may lose their ability to function properly. We use senior testing to promote early detection and treatment of disease, so we can maintain health and prevent illness during your pet’s senior years. Early detection of disease often gives us more effective and […]
12/12/2017
Is your dog or cat overweight? Did you know obesity in pets is a growing problem? It has been reported that 45% of dogs and 58% of cats are overweight or obese. Being overweight can cause a lot of health problems for our pets, including heart disease, respiratory disease and joint disease. Here are […]
11/12/2017
Important facts about senior testing An aging pet’s organs gradually deteriorate and may lose their ability to function properly. We use senior testing to promote early detection and treatment of disease, so we can maintain health and prevent illness during your pet’s senior years. Early detection of disease often gives us more effective and less […]
10/12/2017
Dental disease is a silent process that may cause many other illnesses, including kidney, heart, and blood infections. When pets don’t receive the dental care they need to keep their teeth clean and their gums healthy, their mouths can harbor bad bacteria. Ask your veterinarian for more information. HOW DOES YOUR PET’S MOUTH LOOK? Stage […]
09/12/2017
By Charlotte Means, DVM, MLIS, DABVT, DABT Although pet owners seldom witness their pets being sprayed by a skunk, the odor is immediate and unmistakable when spraying occurs. Ocular edema, conjunctivitis, drooling, and squinting are commonly noted in animals that have been sprayed. Many dogs will rub their faces, roll, sneeze, and vomit. Temporary blindness […]
