Each year, Wilkinson Animal Hospital collects food for a local food bank that helps people in our area in times of need. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we - along with your help - are looking to make a big impact this year!...

Dr. Jim Gill & the staff of Wilkinson Animal Hospital cordially invite you to attend a celebration of the life of Belinda Higginbothan on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Wilkinson Animal Hospital. During the celebration, we will unveil a special tribute to Belinda....

Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.

We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you).  Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.

Gastonia pet owners - October is Pet Wellness Month at Wilkinson Animal Hospital!  

Our veterinarians want to keep your pets healthy & happy!  Enjoy 50% off Early Detection Tests with each Annual Wellness Exam to help us identify possible health issues with your pets.  Plus FREE teeth, ears & skin check for boarded pets and a FREE flea check - call for an appointment with one of our veterinary nurses to check your pet for fleas!...

Gaston County pet owners - Wilkinson Animal Hospital in Gastonia is hosting a Rabies Clinic on Thursday, October 11th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. 
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Gastonia pet owners - check out our Pet Resources page for pet health tips and links, referrals for pet services, pet adoptions, pet insurance and more!...

World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 - created to raise awareness of public health impact of the rabies virus & importance of vaccination.
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Pet disaster preparedness tips from The Humane Society of the United States....

Pet owners - you might be asking yourself, “Why should I vaccinate my pet?”

Here is some insightful information from our veterinarians to answer your questions about the safety of pet vaccines and their necessity to keep pets healthy....

Dr. Jim Gill, Founder of Wilkinson Animal Hospital, competed in 6 swimming events at the 2018 Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City and brought home 4 gold medals, plus 1 silver and 1 bronze and set 3 new American records!

Our Early Detection Testing provides information about your pet’s liver, kidneys & pancreas, blood sugar levels, white & red blood cell and platelet count and so much more.

A new species of tick has been discovered in North Carolina.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture found the Longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) on an opossum in Polk County.

Dr. Jim Gill, Founder of Wilkinson Animal Hospital, is competing in swimming events at the 2018 Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City, Utah in August.

Tick prevention is recommended year-round for pets, especially pets that are outdoors often and in wooded areas.  We have many tick and flea/tick preventions that are safe and effective for your pets. ...

Wilkinson Animal Hospital is proud to be named one of the Best Veterinarians in Gaston County in the Gaston Gazette’s Best of Gaston Awards!

Gastonia pet owners – Heartworms are a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets, particularly in Gastonia with the prevalence of mosquitoes. Foot-long worms live in the heart, lungs & blood vessels of infected pets, causing lung disease, heart failure, organ damage and can be fatal if untreated.

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets...

Thank you for allowing Wilkinson Animal Hospital to be your partner in your pet’s health!  Beyond providing your family with veterinary care, we offer you two options to view your pet’s medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills....

As your pet ages - their healthcare needs become greater.  Since pets age at a faster rate than humans, Wilkinson Animal Hospital recommends an exam every six months after your pet reaches age 7 in order to make them happy, healthy and pain-free...

Make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations for Distemper. If you have a puppy, make sure to follow your veterinarians instructions on getting all the vaccines in the series....

I was doing some “rounds” around the premises the other day at our veterinary hospital just to check things out and stumbled across this plaque that my amazing staff gave Vicki and I about a year after we opened our new hospital in 2004 ....

Molly, one of our amazing Veterinary Nurses and I had the opportunity to speak to 3 classes at Holbrook Middle School (6th – 8th graders). I love talking about the wonderful opportunities available in our profession....

Take a look at  our newest edition to make our facility “power outage proof”. We are calling it the “Big Green Power Machine”!
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The second thing my wonderful, artistic and creative wife, Vicki, did for our new animal hospital in 2002 was to engage our clients to submit a story about one of their pets. ...

When we built the hospital in 2002, we asked our clients to have their kids enter a drawing of their pet in a contest....

We’ve been doing some remodeling and upgrading at the hospital....

We want to thank all of our clients who helped by bringing in canned goods for our local food drive. It was a huge success! ...

The profession of veterinary medicine and surgery is constantly changing with new research and technology....

Here’s a picture of Sally, our Practice Manager, receiving a certificate of appreciation from Joy Morrow and Melissa Fox for participating in the Gaston College Work Based Learning Placement Program last summer...

Dr. Jim Gill, Founder and Chief Veterinarian at Wilkinson Animal Hospital donated printers to the Boys and Girls Club of Gastonia....

Dr. Jim Gill, Founder and Chief Veterinarian of Wilkinson Animal Hospital donated a microscope to Gaston Christian School....