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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Henderson, NC
At Dabney Drive Animal Hospital, we provide comprehensive veterinary care for pets throughout every stage of their lives. Our team delivers modern preventative care, wellness counseling, and early disease detection to ensure your pets maintain optimal health. We specialize in treating both common and chronic conditions, including allergic skin disease, dental issues, diabetes, and heart disease. Our facility is equipped to handle emergencies and critical illnesses, offering advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options. Led by Dr. Bridget Waters, our practice combines compassionate care with progressive medical approaches to address the unique needs of each animal.

We serve Henderson, NC, and surrounding areas, prioritizing personalized attention and client education. Our services extend beyond routine care to include surgical procedures, pain management, and hospice support. With decades of combined experience, we uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine while maintaining a commitment to transparency and ethical practice. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with pet owners through reliable, evidence-based care. We operate Monday through Friday with extended hours on the first Saturday of each month to better serve our community.
Services
Wellness Exams Puppy and Kitten Care Radiographs Dental Care Surgical Services Pharmacy Nutritional Counseling Vaccinations Parasite Control Hospice Services
Highlights and features
  • We offer full-service veterinary care for pets at all life stages
  • Our hospital treats both common and complex medical conditions
  • We maintain modern facilities with advanced diagnostic equipment
  • Dr. Bridget Waters provides personalized, progressive medical approaches
  • We operate extended hours on the first Saturday of each month
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams ensure early detection of potential health issues. We conduct thorough physical examinations, review medical history, and recommend age-appropriate screening tests. These regular assessments help maintain your pet's long-term health and prevent disease progression.
Dental Care
We provide complete dental services including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatment. Our team uses advanced equipment to address tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections. Regular dental care prevents systemic health complications in pets.
Surgical Services
Our surgical suite handles both routine and complex procedures with modern anesthetic monitoring. We perform spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and emergency interventions. Preoperative assessments ensure patient safety during all procedures.
Chronic Disease Management
We specialize in managing diabetes, heart disease, and kidney conditions through tailored treatment plans. Our approach combines medication management, dietary recommendations, and regular monitoring to improve quality of life for pets with long-term illnesses.
Emergency Care
Our facility handles critical cases with immediate diagnostic capabilities and stabilization procedures. We treat trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses during regular hours. Our team prioritizes rapid intervention for life-threatening conditions.
People
Dr. Bridget Waters
Veterinarian
Dr. Waters provides compassionate veterinary care with focus on preventive medicine and chronic condition management. She graduated from veterinary school with honors and maintains continuing education in progressive treatment methods. Her approach emphasizes client communication and individualized pet care plans.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgical services, chronic disease management, and emergency treatment. Our hospital also offers nutritional counseling and end-of-life care services.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Our primary focus is on dogs and cats. For exotic pet care, we recommend contacting specialized veterinary practices with specific expertise in those animal types.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 252-430-8008 during regular business hours or use our online request form. We offer extended Saturday hours on the first Saturday of each month.
What emergency care options exist?
We handle urgent cases during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact local 24-hour veterinary facilities while we coordinate care for follow-up treatment.
Do you have prescription medications available?
Yes, our hospital maintains a fully stocked pharmacy for common pet medications. We offer heartworm preventatives, antibiotics, and chronic condition treatments with immediate availability.
Reviews (6)
Sheryl Ward
Dec 14, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
great place for your pet to get care. they love on your furry family member. very friendly staff.
Cat Man
Dec 14, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
The visit was pretty close to puurrrfection!!
Denise Wilson
Dec 14, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Couldnt have been any better. Everyone is very professional and very nice at the same time. Sometimes thats a difficult combination to attain but it seems to come so easy to the whole staff. I am very comfortable turning over the leash.
Matthew Grob MattyG
Dec 06, 2021 Report
Doctor Waters and her staff are the absolute best! Couldn't recommend them enough, they are so comforting and helpful with any concern my family and I have ever had.
Sanna Swanson
Sep 15, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Everyone at DDAH is the best at what they do. We trust Dr. Waters and her staff implicitly to take the best care possible of the four-legged members of our family.
Jennifer Lee
Aug 17, 2021 Report
Bridget Waters is the best veterinarian ever. Her prices are the best because she actually cares about the animals that she treats.