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Plantation Animal Hospital in Matthews, NC is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's healthcare. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

Please contact us for all of your pet health care needs.

Our mission is to provide our clients with education, compassion, and exceptional customer service while providing their pets with the highest quality of veterinary care. We strive to create collaborative relationships with our clients and to provide valuable education about their pets' needs in a courteous and professional manner.

Located in beautiful Southwest NC, Steele Creek Animal Hospital was founded by Charlotte native Dr. Patricia Young in 1985. Our facility has been committed to providing pets in the Charlotte, Fort Mill, Clover, Lake Wylie, Gastonia, and York County, South Carolina communities with the finest in veterinary care since the day we opened. We provide care for dogs and cats, as well as rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets.

Our Companion Animal Rehabilitation Center provides specialized care for pets recovering from neurologic or orthopedic injuries and/or surgery. This innovative care is also helpful for pets dealing with age-related mobility concerns. This service is available for pets outside our practice through referral from their primary care veterinarian or specialist.

Because of our continued commitment to quality pet care, pet owners have come to rely on us as a compassionate, skilled and cost-conscious partner in the care of their beloved companions. When your pet receives proper veterinary care, he or she has the best chance of living a long and happy life.

We are also diligent about promoting client education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive care plan that best meets those needs. Providing the highest-quality veterinary care means keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do. After all, we are pet owners ourselves and understand how important it is to be received and treated by a staff that is knowledgeable, welcoming, and courteous. It is our goal not just to ensure the health and well-being of your pet but to be your partner in strengthening the bond you both share.

Our approach to veterinary health care, along with our dedicated doctors and staff, has allowed our company to offer this high level of service and care throughout our community (see History).

Each of our hospitals is certified by the American Animal Hospital Association, and among our doctors are the highest number of small animal board-certified canine and feline specialists, Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, found anywhere in the region.

Our practice has been honored as a Practice of Excellence in a nationally-recognized trade publication.


Ultimately, what we care most about is the bond between you and your pet. We know that by keeping this bond strong and healthy, we can make our little corner of the world just a little bit better.

VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in the University area of Charlotte, NC. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital strives to offer consistent excellence in veterinary care across Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas including Concord, Harrisburg and Huntersville. Our great community of Charlotte not only offers nearby attractions like The Charlotte Speedway and nearby Uptown, it also caters to pet owners with it's dog parks, daycare and pet friendly apartment communities. We strive to stay an integral part of this community and frequently participate in pet friendly events. Our hospital also works closely with The Humane Society of Charlotte and Animal Care and Control by offering our services at a discounted rate and first free exams to new clients that adopt a pet from these great organizations. In 2015 VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital opened the very first VCA Pet Food Pantry in partnership with Hills Pet Food. Once a month our staff and doctors distribute free pet food to those in need in our community.

We accept many forms of payment including pet health insurance, cash, check and credit card. VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital also offers our clients the option of enrolling in our Care Club Wellness Plans affording you the opportunity to make easy monthly payments for all your pets wellness services including vaccines and dental cleanings.

Contact VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital today, and learn how we can handle all of your pet care needs.