We are a dedicated team, working hard to deliver the care that we believe everyone wants for their pets. We like to smile (sometimes dance), love puppy kisses, and don't mind dealing with your grumpy cat. We want to be your first and primary source of information for the care of your pets. The RCAH Vision: Helping people; helping pets; helping our community.
We strive to be known as a trusted animal care resource in the community, not just a business, and to be connected to our patients, clients, animal advocates, and larger community. Our Core Focus: Care for people by caring for their pets; asking ourselves with purpose: what can we do to make it easier (whether: financially, emotionally, time-wise)?
We strive to be known as a trusted animal care resource in the community, not just a business, and to be connected to our patients, clients, animal advocates, and larger community. Our Core Focus: Care for people by caring for their pets; asking ourselves with purpose: what can we do to make it easier (whether: financially, emotionally, time-wise)?
Services
Raleigh Community Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Raleigh, NC area for everything pet related. Our veterinary operations are overseen by Dr. Teresa Priest, a licensed North Carolina veterinarian, with over 20 years of experience. Our management team has vast experience in all avenues of animal care, from emergency medicine and general practice to rescue and rehabilitation.
Dr. Teresa grew up training dogs and showing horses in Upstate New York, receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology and completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin. Upon graduation, Dr. Teresa worked in rural Wisconsin hospitals until she moved to Raleigh in 2004.
Raleigh Community Animal Hospital recognizes that we have a special responsibility to the community beyond our mission to provide quality healthcare to your pet; thus we are committed to community service. The most commonly reported rabid animals here in Wake County include foxes, raccoons, and bats.
Our appointments are scheduled so that you and your pet can be seen promptly. We do accept walk-in's; however, appointments will be given first priority. Upon scheduling your appointment, our team members will attempt to accommodate all your requests to the best of our ability. We are open late on Tuesday and Thursday and have weekend hours to accommodate the busiest of schedules.
Teresa is a fantastic diagnostic vet who takes the time to find out about you and your pet as part of the diagnostic process, she doesn't just throw a bunch of tests out there hoping to find something.
She evaluates behavior, behavioral changes and environmental changes in conjunction with any testing and I just love this about her - something that a lab might not consider significant, Dr. Teresa looks at the big picture and recognizes that it might be important.And this kind of personal service takes time - time that you don't get from most other vet hospitals.
She evaluates behavior, behavioral changes and environmental changes in conjunction with any testing and I just love this about her - something that a lab might not consider significant, Dr. Teresa looks at the big picture and recognizes that it might be important.And this kind of personal service takes time - time that you don't get from most other vet hospitals.
Reviews (10)
Jeremy Jones
Dec 24, 2021
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1 star goes mainly to the day care services. We have taken our Dogs Bubba and Shelby here for vet services and day care for a couple of years now but today’s visit will certainly be the last.
My wife called a couple of days ago to schedule a full day of daycare for both our dogs. They said they would call us right back and let us know if they could fit us in but no call. I show up and drop the dogs off anyway to see if they had room and they did. I told the guy about a rash that recently developed on Shelbys neck and he assured me that he would make sure someone looks at it.
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My wife called a couple of days ago to schedule a full day of daycare for both our dogs. They said they would call us right back and let us know if they could fit us in but no call. I show up and drop the dogs off anyway to see if they had room and they did. I told the guy about a rash that recently developed on Shelbys neck and he assured me that he would make sure someone looks at it.
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Caitriona O'Connor
Nov 23, 2021
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Cheri Johnson
Nov 07, 2021
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Overbilling and adding services that were not disclosed up front. For example, adding a $49 office visit for a curbside booster shot and nail trim for my 10 month old miniature Dachshund puppy. The office manager informed me "it was against the law not to charge for an office visit." No problem, simply inform your customers upfront so they can make choices about where they take their pets! I will not be back!!
Alyssa Pace
Jul 30, 2021
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Only animal hospital I recommend. They explained everything to me, and made sure I understood what was going on with my puppy. My dog is a 12y boxer and she was having a surgery for a lump on her chest.. every other vet that I had contacted, were so rude. This was my first time having the funds and opportunity to take my baby to the vet and I had a lot of questions. Animal community hospital was really nice and I will keep taking my baby Laila to them.
Alice Magnuson
Jun 29, 2021
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Best doggy daycare in the area. Our dog has been going to RCAH for 3+ years for daycare. The staff is amazing. They genuinely love all the dogs that attend and take great care of them. The dogs are separated by energy level and play style as opposed to size, and both outdoor and indoor spaces are clean and spacious.
Zoe Long
Jun 07, 2021
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Melissa Wright
Apr 26, 2021
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Omg...They are truly Godsent & answers to my prayers. Dr. Teresa is Amazing!!! She knows what she is doing & is passionate and has not only your furbabys best interest At heart but the pet family!! Just read her story & meet her once! The staff are patient, caring and go over & beyond.They are there because they love & want to help as many animals they can! My prior vet which is a chain vet did not have the same dedication,committment, & compassion as this place. My fur baby just had a surgery there...And I KNEW & TRUSTED him in great hands!!! Do not even second guess this one!!
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Kay Woliver
Mar 14, 2021
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Excellent care! Dr. Pooch was honest with me about what my dog did and did not need which saved me much needed money. The visit was also far more affordable than any other vet I've experienced in Raleigh. Best of all, I keep my dogs intact for health reasons and she explained the signs of pyo and mammary cancer in great detail. She made sure all my questions were answered and didn't talk down to me about my decision to keep intact dogs. The overall experience was a wonderful one and Dr. Pooch will definitely be my permanent vet from now on!
Joseph Tolsma
Mar 06, 2021
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I most appreciate how communicative RCAH is during visits. I tend to get anxious when my cats are being treated and they are understanding when my wife and I call to check in while also calling themselves to update us.
Fantastic service during "normal" times and during the covid-19 pandemic. RCAH saved my male cat during a urinary blockage and allowed us to visit multiple times (pre-pandemic) while he had a room to himself during his stay.
He was also brought to RCAH with a dislocated ulna (he's a bit crazy)...this was after visiting a different vet that tried to get him in a cast but it immediately
Fantastic service during "normal" times and during the covid-19 pandemic. RCAH saved my male cat during a urinary blockage and allowed us to visit multiple times (pre-pandemic) while he had a room to himself during his stay.
He was also brought to RCAH with a dislocated ulna (he's a bit crazy)...this was after visiting a different vet that tried to get him in a cast but it immediately
Natalie Fashaw
Feb 28, 2021
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I moved to Raleigh two years ago and am so glad I found them. They are the most caring sweetest people with very reasonable prices. They helped my first two babies within the last years of their life and I couldn't be more grateful for their care. I now have new furry family members I will be taking here. Highly recommend!
