Hicks Animal Clinic

Hicks Animal Clinic is a Veterinarian in Rocky Mount, NC. It provides a full range of veterinary and preventative care services for pets in Rocky Mount, Wilson, Nashville, Tarboro, and Greenville, NC. The clinic offers thorough exams, transparent recommendations, and care plans designed around each pet's needs. Preventative services include diagnostics, core and lifestyle vaccinations, dental screenings, and flea, tick, parasite, and heartworm prevention and treatment. Surgical procedures include spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, bladder stone removal, and dental cleanings. The clinic holds a rating of 4.70 based on 299 reviews.

The practice is a fourth-generation, family-owned veterinary clinic that has served Rocky Mount since 1920. The family's veterinary legacy began with Dr. Lev H. Hicks, who graduated from the United States College of Veterinary Surgeons in Washington, DC, in 1917. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps in 1917 and deployed to France in 1918 during World War I, where he cared for cavalry horses and mules under General Lloyd M. Brett. The clinic was voted "Reader's Choice" Best Veterinary Clinic for 13 consecutive years by the Rocky Mount Telegram from 2010 to 2023. Dr. Michael, a veterinarian on the team, was born in Rocky Mount and attended Auburn University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2006 and a Master of Agriculture in 2008. The staff prioritizes scheduled appointments to ensure smooth workflow and makes every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. In the event of an emergency, the team provides patient triage upon arrival and may recommend additional care at a specialized emergency clinic if needed.

The clinic is located at 3200 Sunset Ave. It sits on Sunset Avenue, across from Englewood Presbyterian Church and Englewood Elementary School, which is about 0.1 miles away. Stoney Creek is about 0.3 miles from the clinic, and North Winstead Avenue is about 0.6 miles away. The Nash General Hospital Heliport is about 1.1 miles from the location.

The clinic has built a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record supported by a large base of customer reviews. It stands among the most established veterinary practices in the region, with a history spanning over a century.

Hicks Animal Clinic combines a century of family-owned veterinary experience with a modern range of preventative and surgical services, serving pet owners across the Rocky Mount area.