The candidate will need compassion, good communication skills, fine attention to detail, and empathy for animals and their owners. Candidate must be responsible and a team player. As a vet assistant you will interact with pet owners and work with veterinarians and technicians to support them in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. 1-2 years experience required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Hill Animal Hospital
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828.310.9260
This is Gwen Shrum
I have an appointment tomorrow at 9:15 with my Saint Bernard Chief but unfortunatley my SUV is in the garage and I have no other way to bring him so I am going to have to cancel the appointment. Thanks and have a great day
Dr. Michael Hill
Dr. Leilani Cota We can treat all your pets, including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and reptiles.
At Hill Animal Hospital, our veterinarians and support staff have provided quality health and wellness care for a variety of animals for many years. As many of our loyal clients can already attest, our compassionate and knowledgeable staff goes above and beyond to ensure your pet’s comprehensive needs are being met. We intentionally treat our clients the way we would want to be treated, and our cl
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The candidate will need compassion, good communication skills, fine attention to detail, and empathy for animals and their owners. As a vet assistant you will interact with pet owners and work with veterinarians and technicians to support them in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. Experience welcomed but not necessary. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
The candidate will need compassion, good communication skills, fine attention to detail, and empathy for animals and their owners. Candidate must be responsible and a team player. As a veterinary Technician you will interact with pet owners and work with veterinarians to support them in their daily tasks by training/supervising vet assistants as needed, cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, clerical/administrative work, & an area of responsibility. 1-2 years experience is preferred but new grads are welcome. Working interview may be required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Hey everybody!! We're going to start letting people back in!! April Fools!! But no really, we are going to start letting sick patients and owners back into the building masked starting next week. Please read the following reminders for more details
Reminders:
Please remember the following items...
1. Please check our FACEBOOK page or our website for updates on closures due to Inclement weather or Holidays.
2. Please remember that there is a service fee for all returned checks.
3. Please remember that appointments are limited and should be cancelled or re-scheduled at least 24 hours in advanced to allow one of our other Patients to be seen.
4. Any missed appointment WILL result in a missed appointment fee and may have to be pre-paid before we will re-schedule it.
5. Please park in one of the numbered parking spots and follow the directions on the sign for check-in for your appointment.
6. Beginning April 1st, Patients scheduled for general exams (sick pets) will be allowed to bring one Owner in to the exam room with them. This does not apply to patients that are scheduled for "Yearly Wellness" checks. The Owner will be required to wear a mask at all times. Please wait in your car until one of our staff members brings you in for your appointment. If you are sick or showing any signs of illness, please have someone else bring your pet for their appointment or call to reschedule it.
We thank you for your continued support during these trying times. We wish you all continued health and that we may return to normal soon!

Do you know who I am? Where am I from? Please spread this message. Contact Hill Animal Hospital with any information that you have about me! 💜

WEATHER UPDATE: The Hospital will be open tomorrow, Tuesday January 18, 2022 during our normal hours of 9am to 4pm. Please be aware that we will be rescheduling the missed appointments from today as quickly as we can. Thank you for your continued support and patience.
Hill Animal Hospital
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
We here at Hill Animal Hospital would like to thank all of our Clients and Patients for choosing us for their Veterinary Care and Services. This has been a challenging year and we appreciate all of the warm thoughts and kindness given to us this past year. We look forward to next year and the possibilities that it will bring.
Our Holiday Schedule is as follows:
Closed for Christmas- December 24, 2021.
Closed for New Years- December 31, 2021.
We will have LIMITED HOURS due to the Doctors being out of town from Dec. 20-29th. The hours will be from 9am - 3pm and will be for prescription pick up and limited services. Please call or text our office with questions at 828-322-1135.
We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! See you in 2022!!
Hill Animal Hospital
Dr. Michael Hill
Dr. Leilani Cota

Help keep your fur babies safe and healthy this holiday season. ♥
Another friendly reminder of what not to feed your pets for Thanksgiving!
The candidate will need compassion, good communication skills, fine attention to detail, and empathy for animals and their owners. Candidate must be responsible and a team player. As a vet assistant you will interact with pet owners and work with veterinarians and technicians to support them in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. 1-2 years experience required. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
New Check-In Procedure
To help streamline our check-in procedure and keep the phone line open to assist pets in need, we have implemented a texting system for Clients in the Hospital parking lot.
When you arrive:
1. Please park in one of our numbered spots.
2. Send a text message with the Spot number, Clients name, Patients name, and the reason for visit to the number on the sign.
3. Please remain in your vehicle and practice Social Distancing while you wait.
We thank you for patience and your continued support.
We're very excited to introduce our new additions!

For those of you who know our love of salt water tanks, here's our progress so far!

Hill Animal Hospital updated their website address.

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Click on the link below to order your cookies today!!! They can be delivered to your house or you can pick them up at the Hospital!! You can also call for cookies currently in stock at the Hospital. Help support Soleil and her troop! Thank you so much!!
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We are still open today despite inclement weather. As the situation changes, give us a call to ensure we are still here in case of further snow accumulation and road deterioration. There will NOT be an assessed missed appointment fee for no shows TODAY as we understand safety comes first. Enjoy the snow!!
IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT COVID-19 AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT OUR SERVICES
As we begin our return to full service our hours and services are changing as follows. 1) Services will be increased to all exams, minor services and medication dispensing. 2) We will continue to perform life saving surgical procedures only, so NO routine spays/neuters will be performed.
IF YOU ARE SICK, DO NOT BRING YOUR PET FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT OR COME TO PICK UP MEDICATIONS. PLEASE SEND A HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL IN YOUR PLACE.
In addition, our hours of operation will increase to 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. There will be no Saturday appointments at this time.
For appointments and medications, please call the clinic when you arrive (828) 322-1135. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR!! Our technicians will take your pets for their appointment, give medications to you, and take payment at your vehicle. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate this situation together.
Due to the recent "stay at home" order issued by Governor Cooper and statements issued by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board, our hours and services are changing as follows. 1) Services will be reduced to emergency sick and injured pets 2) young puppies and kittens needing preventative vaccines. 3) Rabies vaccinations. 4) Essential Medications (heart medications, heartworm injections). 5) Only life saving surgical procedures will be performed at this time, so routine spays/neuters/dental will NOT be performed.
In addition, our hours of operation are going to decrease to 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday. There will be no Saturday appointments at this time.
For appointments and medications, please call the clinic when you arrive (828) 322-1135. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR!! Our technicians will take your pets for their appointment, give medications to you, and take payment at your vehicle. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we navigate this situation together.
Due to recent viral events, we are trying to reduce virus exposure for our clients and staff. When arriving at the hospital for any reason, PLEASE CALL us, so that we may come out to help you. If waiting for exams, PLEASE STAY AT YOUR VEHICLE. At this time, optional exams (wellness/vaccinations, nail trims/anal glands, heartworm injections) should be rescheduled. There will not be a missed appointment fee assessed at this time for missed exams. If/as things are worsening in Catawba county, we will reduce all traffic to emergency/sick patients only unless instructed to close by the NC or Catawba County government. For any questions call us at (828) 322-1135.
The office will be closed Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st for New Years! Have a Happy New Years!

UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
**Closed Dec. 24-25th for Christmas.
**Open half day on Dec. 31st
**Closed Dec 31st New Years Eve & Jan. 1st for New Years Day

Posting for a client of ours-
Rogen has been missing for several weeks! Please be on the look out
Please contact
Carol Eckert if seen
Huntington Park Apts,
21st ave NE Hickory.
8284553567
8284550435
Please note that we will be closed Nov. 2-9th for Continuing Education.
The hospital will be open for medication and food pick up from 10am-2pm Mon-Fri.
REMINDER ABOUT APPOINTMENTS:
Beginning October 1st all missed appointments and appointments not canceled within 24 hours prior to the scheduled date will result in a fee assesment of $30. Please be considerate of other Patients that could be filling these appointment times by cancelling your appointment in a timely manner. Thank you for cooperation and continued patience as we continue the transition to an appointment based schedule.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
**Closed Nov. 2-9th for Continuing Education. The hospital will be open for medication and food pick up from 10am-2pm Mon-Fri.
**Closed Nov. 28-30th for Thanksgiving.
**Closed Dec. 24-25th for Christmas.
**Open half day on Dec. 31st
**Closed Jan. 1st for New Years Day

Happy has been lost since June 18th and he is 10 years old. He has no collar but is microchipped. He is a Lab/Pit mix with a short white cream-colored coat, golden brown ears that are partially standing and has purple spots on his tongue. He has been neutered.
Happy went missing on June 18th from 2nd St SE Conover, NC. There was an unverified sighting of him on McLin Creek Rd in Conover, NC. He is terrified of thunderstorms and fireworks and could have traveled a long way by now.
Please help us. I have attached a flyer. The more eyes on the lookout for him the better. If you happen to see him or have information about him please contact 828- 310-2918. We are offering a monetary reward.
Our son is lost without him. Happy is a member of our family . We miss him so badly.

Our little buddy is still looking for a home! Super sweet and playful!!

Our little buddy is still looking for a home! Super sweet and playful!!
Very sweet 8 month old neutered male cat is looking for his forever (indoor) home. He was found outside and we took him in. Dr. Michael neutered and fully vaccinated this little guy and he is as sweet as can be! Please call our office during exam hours if you have any questions 828-322-1135
We are asking for a $100 adoption fee to cover surgery costs.


Please note our office closures for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
We will be closed from Thursday July 4th - Sunday July 7th and reopen Monday July 8th for normal business hours.
Just a reminder we are by appointments ONLY now from Monday-Saturday. Thank you!



First smile without tracheal tube or O2 mask. Thankyou so much for the well wishes, our family sincerely appreaciates your support.

Sorry to everyone we've been out of contact. Seth Alexander arrived Saturday morning at 11:30. He was immediately rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit as he aspirated when born. He was on a ventilator for his first 24 hours, but is doing better now. Thankyou for your patience and I'll be back on Thursday.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF UPCOMING DAYS THAT THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED.
*Friday, February 1st*
We will be closed and will reopen Monday, February 4th
*Saturday, February 16th*
We will be closed and will reopen Monday, February 18th
Important Announcement about Saturday patient care hours
Beginning the month of February, we will be seeing patients by appointment only on Saturdays. Please call our office to schedule your pets appointment. The hospital will be open on each Saturday except the first Saturday of the month. Medication and food refills will be available on Saturdays from 8:30 am - 12 noon.
We will continue to provide the same walk-in hours during the week as follows: Monday - Friday 8:30 am-11 am and 1:30 pm-4 pm. Medication and Food refills will be available Monday - Friday 8:30 am- 5 pm.
Thank you for your patience as we transition to our new schedule.

Our team here at Hill Animal Hospital would like to wish all of our furry friends and family a very Merry Christmas!

Happy Friday everyone! Just a quick reminder our office will be closed Monday and Tuesday to celebrate the holiday. We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and will return to normal business hours on Wednesday December 26th.
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We are now by appointment only Monday-Friday from 8:30am-11 am and 1:30pm-4 pm and on Saturday from 8:30am-11 am.
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230 18th Street Circle SE
Hickory, NC
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