Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral
Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral is excited to announce a new chapter in our journey. We’re moving, and changing our name to better reflect the full scope of who we are and what we do.
As we’ve grown, so has our impact—not only as a referral hospital, but as an advanced practice in specialty medicine, clinical education, and research. Here’s why our new name, Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center, is the right fit:
Expanded Specialty Services
We offer a wide range of advanced emergency and specialty care that goes far beyond traditional referrals.
A Teaching Hospital
We support the next generation of veterinary professionals by regularly training veterinary externs and Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) students.
A Research and Innovation Hub
We lead and participate in clinical research that helps shape the future of veterinary medicine.
A Name That Reflects It All
“Veterinary Medical Center” captures the depth, collaboration, and innovation at the core of our mission.
Our name and location may be changing—but our commitment to pets, their families, and our veterinary community remains as strong as ever!
Anticipated Opening September 2025
Located at 5051 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Conveniently located off Market Street and College Street
Easy access from I-40
24/7 Emergency Care
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Anesthesia
Theriogenology/Reproductive Medicine
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Neurology (New - Coming October 2025)
Medical Oncology (New - Coming January 2026)
Radiology on site provided by Dr. Turner, Carolina Veterinary Mobile Radiology
GE Excite HDxt MRI with a 1.5T CXK4 LCC Magnet
GE 128 Slice CT Scanner
Two in-house X-ray rooms
Two underwater treadmills
Full in-house labratory
Therapeutic ultrasound[LL1]
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Fluoroscopy
High-flow oxygen and mechanical ventilation
32,000 square foot emergency and specialty hospital
24/7 Emergency Room
Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for hospitalized canine patients
Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for hospitalized feline patients
Dedicate isolation suites and relief areas for respiratory and GI infectious diseases
Eleven emergency exam rooms
Dedicated end-of-life care suites
Twelve specialty services exam rooms
Six state-of-the-art surgical suites
Dedicated classroom space for medical and community training events
