Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Fayetteville Pet Healthcare Provider
At Cliffdale Animal Hospital, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering exceptional veterinary care since 1990. As a family-run practice in Fayetteville, NC, our mission is to provide comprehensive medical, dental, and surgical services alongside grooming and boarding solutions. Our team of licensed veterinarians and technicians prioritizes preventative care while addressing acute and chronic conditions with advanced diagnostics and treatments. We maintain a clean, welcoming environment to ensure pet comfort and safety during visits. With extended emergency services through our partnership with Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital, we offer round-the-clock care for urgent situations.Our commitment to community education shines through free resources on pet wellness, parasite prevention, and chronic condition management. Clients appreciate our personalized approachtaking time to understand each pet's unique needs and medical history to create tailored care plans. From routine vaccinations to complex surgeries, we combine technical expertise with genuine compassion to serve as trusted partners in your pet's health journey.
Services
Heartworm Detection
Flea Prevention
Pet Surgery
Dental Cleaning
X-Rays
Senior Wellness Exams
Pet Grooming
Boarding
Vaccinations
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Established in 1990 with continuous veterinary care expertise
- Offers after-hours emergency services through Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital
- Accredited by the North Carolina Board of Veterinary Medicine
- Provides comprehensive pet services from preventative care to grooming
- Maintains a clean, modern facility with separate dog/cat boarding areas
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina State Board of Veterinary Medicine
Services
Pet Grooming
Our professional pet grooming services enhance both appearance and health. Experienced groomers provide full brush-outs, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, and nail clipping. We offer hand blowdrying, deshedding treatments, and breed-specific haircuts like the popular Teddy Bear Cut and Poodle Cut. Each session includes comprehensive hygiene checks to identify skin conditions or health concerns early, ensuring your pet feels as great as they look.
Veterinary Surgery
We perform a wide range of surgical procedures including spays/neuters, tumor removals, and orthopedic repairs. Our surgical team utilizes modern anesthesia protocols and post-operative care to ensure patient comfort. We handle both elective procedures and emergency surgeries with equal expertise, maintaining strict sterilization standards in our dedicated surgical suite while providing personalized recovery instructions for pet owners.
Dental Care
Our dental services include comprehensive oral exams and cleaning under general anesthesia. We perform teeth polishing, apply protective sealants, and conduct necessary extractions. The program addresses periodontal disease prevention through professional cleaning and client education on home care techniques. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures safety for senior pets undergoing dental procedures, maintaining oral health critical to overall well-being.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility offers separate spaces for dogs and cats with socialization opportunities. Pets receive scheduled feeding, exercise, and grooming during their stay. We require vaccination verification for all boarders, providing a safe environment with supervised play areas. The service includes basic health monitoring, with access to veterinary care if needed, ensuring pet comfort while owners travel.
Preventative Care
We emphasize year-round heartworm and flea prevention as core wellness components. Our preventative program includes annual exams, vaccinations, and parasite screening. Senior pets receive specialized diagnostic testing to detect age-related conditions early. Educating owners about home care techniques like temperature monitoring and ear cleaning helps maintain pet health between professional visits, preventing serious medical issues.
People
Dr. Sonya Chavis
Practicing Veterinarian and Owner
With over 30 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Chavis founded Cliffdale Animal Hospital in 1990. Her career began caring for stray animals with her family, leading to veterinary school and specialized training in preventative care. She focuses on creating personalized wellness plans while managing the hospital's operations.
Henry Jahn
Office Manager
Henry transitioned from military upbringing to veterinary administration through personal growth and mentorship. He oversees clinic operations with organizational expertise developed through diverse life experiences, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and client service excellence that aligns with the hospital's compassionate mission.
Emily Bivins
Lead Receptionist
Emily shifted from human healthcare to veterinary medicine after discovering her passion for animal care. As lead receptionist, she manages client interactions with expertise gained from kennel assistant experience, combining customer service skills with medical knowledge to coordinate patient care effectively.
Lorraina Teitler
Veterinary Assistant
Lorraina provides compassionate patient care while maintaining clinical standards. She mentors new staff on proper animal handling techniques and participates in both routine care and complex procedures. Her approach combines technical proficiency with sensitivity to animal comfort during treatments and examinations.
Caroline Hall
Veterinary Receptionist
Growing up with farm animals in Mount Airy, Caroline developed a natural affinity for veterinary care. She applies her lifelong animal experience to client communications and patient handling, maintaining the hospital's welcoming atmosphere while supporting veterinary professionals in delivering quality pet healthcare.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide routine exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, diagnostic imaging (x-rays/ultrasound), parasite prevention, and emergency care. Our services also include pet grooming and boarding solutions.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Regular office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm. We offer after-hours emergency care through Points East Veterinary Emergency Hospital for urgent situations outside these hours.
Do you accept pet insurance?
Yes, we work with all major pet insurance providers. Our staff can guide you through insurance claims processing and payment arrangements for veterinary services rendered.
What grooming options are available?
Our grooming salon offers full-service packages including bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and breed-specific haircuts. We provide deshedding treatments, flea removal, and teeth cleaning during grooming sessions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash, and checks with valid identification. Payment is due at the time of service.
Is boarding available for pets?
Yes, we have separate boarding areas for dogs and cats with socialization opportunities. Pets receive monitored exercise, scheduled feedings, and basic health checks during their stay.
