I cannot say enough good things about South Park Animal Hospital. I have been bringing my my two dogs to this office for several years and give every visit an A rating. From the office staff who is extremely helpful and friendly (who doesn't love Lori?!), confident techs and exceptional care from all of the vets, what is there not to love?
I have a 10 year old lab mix and a treeing walker coonhound mix that is 11. My hound is both deaf and epileptic and has the most sensitive stomach on the planet. Needless to say, I frequent the vet's office more than I'd like too. (Thank goodness for VPI.) As far as pricing, it is comparable to past vets that I have been to in the Charlotte area, i.e. Long Animal Hospital and Commonwealth Animal Hospital. Let's be real, vet visits aren't cheap no matter where you go.
I love, love, love Dr. Keri Hawkes. I have never had a veterinarian make me feel so informed and comfortable with the decisions that I am making for my beloved pets. As much as we would like them to, our pets obviously can't tell us when they aren't feeling well. When a diagnosis is not straightforward, Dr. Hawkes will inform you of all of things that could possibly be causing the problem and will thoroughly explain what course of action she thinks would be best for treatment as well as any other options so you are completely informed. Her love and compassion is undeniable when she walks into the room with you and your pet. She obviously greets you but the real greeting goes straight to your animal as she is immediately down at their level, petting them and asking for kisses. She is a true gem.
Cons: (I'm being picky here.) A lot of vet offices are located on busy roads for obvious reasons. It would be awesome if the parking area could be somewhat fenced off so that if for some reason, your dog broke free from your grip, you at least have a chance of getting them before they are immediately in Park Road traffic. The traffic there makes me nervous every time I get out of the car. Told ya I was being picky but it's the only con that I can think of.
Highly recommend!