Hickory Grove Animal Hospital

Veterinarian · Charlotte, NC

4.9 ★★★★★ 501 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
9%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Hickory Grove Animal Hospital at a glance

Google reviewers rate Hickory Grove Animal Hospital 4.9 out of 5 based on 501 reviews. Customers frequently praise the facility's cleanliness, punctual appointments, and affordable pricing, noting that staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and compassionate during exams, surgeries, and end-of-life care. However, low-star reviews highlight concerns about high costs and communication issues, specifically citing dismissive receptionists and a lack of transparency during complex medical diagnoses.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 501 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 501 Google reviews (364 with written comments, 26 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Veterinarian serving Charlotte, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Star ratings

501 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars47094%
  • 4 stars204%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star82%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 364 written reviews

  • Praise42297%
  • Complaints153%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude20948%
  • Would recommend5112%
  • Quality & results4711%
  • Price & value4210%
  • Speed & response378%
  • Communication286%
  • Honesty & trust235%

What customers talk about

We read 364 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They are kind, and professional I would recommend them to anybody.”
    “I have never had a vet be so disrespectful and unhelpful.”
  • “Caring team, I can highly recommend this pet hospital.”
    “Would not recommend this place to anyone with a sick pet who works during the week.”
  • “Excellent service, our pets are treated with love ❤️ 🦮”
    “Worst experience I've had in awhile, I just got off the phone with the receptionist Valerie, she was so dismissive and condescending.”
  • “I drive half an hour to them when I can walk to one close to me it’s worth it great stuff.”
    “They are too expensive I can’t afford them”
  • “Always pleasant, patient, clean & appointments are punctual.”
  • “She made sure to explain everything in detail and made both my dog and I feel so comfortable.”
  • “I trust my tiny baby with Hickory Grove and plan to be a fur patient mama for more years to come 🫶🏻”

People customers mention

  • Huskey 47 reviews
  • Husky 20 reviews
  • Richar 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 501 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Elizabeth Garcia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They are kind, and professional I would recommend them to anybody. They are sincere in their care for your pets. I drive half an hour to them when I can walk to one close to me it’s worth it great stuff.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for your kind words and recommendation! It truly means a lot to our entire team that you choose to travel the extra distance to trust us with your pet’s care. We take great pride in providing compassionate, quality veterinary care at reasonable prices, and knowing that our dedication makes a difference means so much. We sincerely appreciate your trust and support and look forward to seeing you again!

Mrs Pina1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mrs has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excelente atencion nuestras mascotas son tratadas con amor ❤️ 🦮

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a week ago

¡Muchas gracias por tu excelente reseña y por compartir una foto tan linda! Nos alegra mucho saber que te gustó la atención y que tus mascotas reciben todo el amor y cuidado que se merecen. ¡Gracias por confiar en el equipo de Hickory Grove Animal Hospital!

lw_74 SmileLocal Guide · 124 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews lw_74 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful veterinary practice. Caring staff, great doctor and affordable prices.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with our doctor and team. Thanks for being a part of the Hickory Grove family!

Maria Mirna Hernandez Cervantes3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent attention and support every personal and doctor

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Large animals
Response from the owner · a month ago

Hi Maria, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our team and doctor. Thank you for being a valued part of the Hickory Grove Animal Hospital family!

dania khusayemLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews dania has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We originally brought all three of our cats to Hickory Grove Veterinary Clinic for their physicals and had a great experience, so we felt comfortable making them our regular vet. Unfortunately, that changed when one of our cats became seriously ill and was ultimately diagnosed with bone cancer. Throughout the process, we often felt completely in the dark. We waited over an hour in the exam room for the doctor to return with information, and when she did, much of the explanation was given in highly technical terminology without clearly explaining what it meant, what to expect, or what our options were. We received very little guidance on monitoring his condition, contingency plans, pain management, or keeping him comfortable. We ultimately had to turn to friends who are veterinarians—and later the veterinarian who provided his in-home euthanasia—to get the information and guidance we needed. The follow-up was equally disappointing. We received only one call regarding his biopsy results, which was also about 15 minutes late, and we still felt like we were left to figure everything out ourselves. The lack of compassion was perhaps the most difficult part. When we were told that our cat's condition did not look good, the conversation felt very clinical and impersonal. When we later informed the clinic that we had scheduled his euthanasia and asked about pain medication to keep him comfortable until then, we never received a personal call from the doctor—not even a simple expression of sympathy or concern. We were given very limited pain management despite the severity of his condition. Ironically, the first time the doctor reached out directly after learning we were euthanizing our cat was after I left a negative review. I received multiple calls and texts asking what the clinic could do better, but there was no acknowledgment of our loss or sympathy for what we had just gone through. It felt more focused on the business and the review than on our pet or our family. The clinic environment was also extremely stressful for our cat. We could hear loud, continuous barking for essentially our entire visit, and he was terrified. For a sick and frightened cat, I would have expected a quieter, more cat-friendly environment. Our initial experiences with the clinic were good, and I don't doubt that they provide competent basic veterinary care. However, when our cat became critically ill, we needed communication, compassion, guidance, and support—and we did not feel that we received those things. We felt largely on our own during one of the hardest experiences a pet owner can go through. Losing him was heartbreaking. I want my babies to be cared for by people who genuinely care about their comfort and well-being, not just the medical transaction. Unfortunately, we no longer feel that Hickory Grove Veterinary Clinic is that place, and we will not be bringing our cats back.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Dear Dania, we are deeply sorry for the loss. We know how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to a beloved pet, and we extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are especially saddened that during such a difficult time, you left our hospital feeling that you did not receive the communication, guidance, and compassion you needed. While we cannot appropriately discuss the details of an individual patient's medical care in a public forum, we have taken the concerns you shared about communication, wait times, the hospital environment, follow-up, and end-of-life support very seriously. We are sorry that the doctor was not able to connect with you after your call that afternoon. We understand that you were dealing with an extremely difficult situation. It was never our intention for your call to go unanswered or for you to feel that your concerns about his condition were not important to us. When we tried to reach out to you the following day, our intention was to understand your experience and where we could have better supported you. We recognize, however, that our outreach did not feel that way to you, particularly while you were grieving, and we are truly sorry for adding to an already painful experience. We recognize that the experience you described is not the experience we want any family to have, particularly while going through a serious diagnosis or loss of a pet. Your concerns have been heard, and we are taking them seriously as we consider where communication and support could have been better throughout this difficult time. Most importantly, we are very sorry for your loss. We sincerely wish you and your family comfort as you grieve his loss.

Stefan14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stefan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly staff, flexible appointments, helpful, knowledgable and all around an easy vet visit. Very affordable.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Stefan, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience was smooth, easy, and affordable. Our team works hard to offer friendly service and flexible scheduling for our patients and their families, so we truly appreciate your kind feedback and recommendation!

Denise Connolly3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The staff at Hickory Grove is very friendly and helpful. As a new patient, the helped make myself and my fur baby welcome and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this place.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Large animals
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Denise, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your fur baby felt so welcomed during your first visit to Hickory Grove Animal Hospital. Providing friendly, helpful service at a reasonable price is always our goal, and we appreciate your recommendation!

Rena'e6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rena'e has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Took a small dog for checkup and a shot. The staff was friendly.

  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Rena'e, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience and that our staff was friendly during your visit. We look forward to taking care of you and your dog again soon!

Izabela Szymanska6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Izabela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Caring team, I can highly recommend this pet hospital.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Izabela, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you experienced caring service from our team and appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to seeing you and your pet at your next visit!

damarys garcia6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews damarys has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr Richar and her team are the best. I was recommended by a friend to try them out because my 3 dogs are a bit more on the reactive side and often afraid of vet visits. HGAH has done their best to always accommodate their needs and have been nothing but compassionate, caring, and understanding. So thankful for their care and the kindness they’ve shown with Shakira over the last few weeks as she’s been a frequent patient recovering from a cut artery and tendon injury, they truly care about each pet and definitely prove that through their actions and overall care. Thank you so much!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Damarys, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We know how stressful vet visits can be for reactive pups, so it means the world to us that you trust Dr. Richar and our team with your three dogs. We are sending so much love to Shakira as she continues to recover from her injury—she is such a brave patient! Thank you for being a wonderful part of the Hickory Grove family.

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