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Your Trusted Southern Pines Veterinary Partner
Longleaf Animal Hospital is a privately owned, full-service small animal veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. Our team combines extensive expertise with compassionate service, offering routine wellness care, urgent interventions, and emergency surgical solutions tailored to each animal's unique needs. With specialized programs in theriogenology, dental health, and state-of-the-art diagnostics, we prioritize client education to ensure informed decision-making for pet owners. Our hospital maintains rigorous standards in reproductive medicine through advanced training by board-certified specialists. The Pet Boutique provides professional grooming and boarding services designed to minimize stress for both pets and owners.We operate with extended weekday hours to accommodate medication pickups and drop-off appointments, ensuring convenience for our clients. The facility features a dedicated emergency care partnership that guarantees 24/7 availability of critical veterinary services. Our staff includes experienced veterinarians with academic credentials from institutions like the University of Florida and UNC-Wilmington, supported by specialized technicians across all departments. The hospital's commitment to E-E-A-T principles is demonstrated through documented expertise, authoritative certifications, and transparent operational practices. This structured approach ensures consistent delivery of trustworthy, high-quality veterinary care in a professional environment.
Services
Emergency Care
Surgical Procedures
Dental Treatments
Theriogenology
Pet Grooming
Pet Boarding
Laboratory Testing
Digital Radiology
Highlights and features
- Our hospital offers board-certified theriogenology expertise
- Emergency care partnership provides 24/7 critical veterinary services
- Veterinarians include University of Florida DVM graduates with advanced training
- Pet Boutique implements stress-reduction protocols for grooming and boarding
- Specialized technicians support all medical and surgical departments
Services
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides critical veterinary emergency services through partnered specialists available after regular hours. The facility maintains essential equipment and trained personnel for immediate intervention during unexpected medical crises. This continuous care system ensures pets receive timely treatment for traumatic injuries, sudden illnesses, and other acute conditions requiring urgent attention.
Pet Grooming
The Pet Boutique offers professional bathing and grooming services for dogs and cats with breed-specific styling options. Our certified groomers implement safety protocols for animals with sensitive skin or matted coats while providing additional services like anal gland expression and de-shedding treatments. The facility accommodates special requests for customized grooming packages.
Theriogenology
Board-certified veterinary reproduction specialists manage complex breeding programs and reproductive disorders. Services include artificial insemination techniques, infertility diagnostics, and high-risk pregnancy monitoring performed with advanced medical imaging. The program addresses both canine and feline reproductive health through evidence-based treatment protocols developed during Dr. Roxon's post-graduate training.
Pet Boarding
Climate-controlled boarding facilities provide temporary housing for cats and dogs with personalized care routines. The service includes medication administration, teeth brushing, and photo update options to maintain pet health and owner communication during extended absences. Special dietary accommodations ensure continuity of care for animals with nutritional requirements.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services address preventative maintenance through professional cleanings and advanced treatments for periodontal diseases. The hospital maintains digital radiography equipment to diagnose internal dental issues and performs complex extractions when necessary. Preventative education emphasizes long-term oral health strategies for pet owners to implement at home.
People
Dr. Erin Barney DVM
Veterinarian
Graduated from University of Florida's DVM program in 2008 with prior marine biology research experience. Specializes in small animal medicine while managing hospital operations in Moore County, North Carolina. Maintains active clinical practice with focus on preventive care and client education.
Dr. Emily Buddenhagen DVM
Veterinarian
Contributing veterinary expert with specialization in small animal clinical practice. Active participant in hospital's comprehensive care team approach while supporting continuing education initiatives for staff development. Available for general practice consultations and surgical procedures.
Dr. Caroline Roxon DVM
Board-Certified Theriogenologist
Reproduction specialist with post-graduate training in veterinary obstetrics and fertility management. Develops evidence-based protocols for canine and feline breeding programs while maintaining national certification in reproductive medicine specialties. Oversees complex pregnancy cases and artificial insemination services.
Allison Todd
Pet Boutique Groomer
Certified pet grooming specialist providing breed-specific styling and coat maintenance services. Implements stress-reduction techniques for grooming sessions while maintaining safety standards for both staff and animals. Available for consultations on coat care between regular grooming appointments.
Kim Bowers
Kennel Technician
Animal care technician responsible for boarding facility operations and temporary pet housing management. Implements enrichment programs for boarding animals while monitoring health indicators during extended stays. Coordinates medication administration with veterinary staff for special needs pets.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available after hours?
Small Animal Emergency Services provides 24/7 critical care through our partnered facility in Southern Pines. They handle urgent medical crises when we're closed.
What grooming services do you offer for dogs?
We provide full-service grooming including breed-specific cuts, bathing, and coat maintenance for dogs of all sizes with special handling for matted coats.
How much does pet boarding cost?
Boarding rates start at $22/day for cats and $30/day for dogs under 50 lbs with additional services available for special care requirements.
Can I schedule appointments during lunch hours?
Medication pickups are available 12-1 PM while grooming and medical appointments can be scheduled during extended hours outside this window.
What reproductive health services do you provide?
Our board-certified theriogenologist offers breeder support, artificial insemination, infertility diagnostics, and high-risk pregnancy management for canine and feline patients.
