Where the vet knows you and your pet
Pet emergency? Call us right away at (919) 934-3511

Welcome to Johnston Animal Hospital

At Johnston Animal Hospital, we are a locally owned, family-run veterinary hospital that offers wellness and sick care, laser therapy, dentistry, surgery, vaccinations, boarding and dietary products. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care for your pets in a friendly and professional environment. Dr. Ward and his team are committed to promoting preventative health care and client education to help your pets live long, healthy lives. It is a pleasure and a privilege to care for your pets. We will make every effort to ensure a positive experience for you at our hospital through our atmosphere of compassion, kindness and integrity.

Dr. Ward and Dr. Potter at Johnston Animal Hospital have earned Fear Free Certification! This means they have gone through comprehensive training and exams to recognize fear, anxiety and stress in our patients. This helps us not only care for your pets physical health but their emotional health as well. Certification is held by only about 1% of veterinary professionals and Dr. Ward was one of the first in the nation to complete this training. We are committed to providing a positive experience to every patient at every visit.

If you have any questions, call (919) 934-3511 or email us and we’ll promptly get back to you.

MEET THE TEAM

New Clients

At Johnston Animal Hospital, you can expect state of the art medical care for your pet. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets’ health care.

What to Expect

We strive to provide the best quality of service and care to our patients and clients. When you visit our hospital, you can expect to be welcomed by our staff in a friendly and professional atmosphere.

Our team is composed of passionate veterinary health professionals who treat all patients like members of their own family. We believe in adding a compassionate, gentle touch to the medical care we provide.

At Johnston Animal Hospital we have team members here who are bilingual to help you and your pet’s needs. Check out our “Meet Our Team” section to see which team members can help you!

Tenemos miembros del equipo bilingües en Johnston Animal Hospital para ayudar a usted y a las necesidades de su mascota. Haga clic en “Meet Our Team” (“Conocer Nuestro Equipo”) para ver cual miembro del equipo lo puede ayudar!

Kind words from our clients

We brought our dog Molly in for her wellness and updates recently. Dr. Ward and his team were phenomenal! The front desk team greeted us with a friendly welcoming smile and greeted Molly with treats! Molly was a little nervous when coming into the room. However, Dr.Ward and Alania took their time making her feel welcomed and safe! Dr. Ward did an excellent job going over all of the recommendations needed for Molly. He made sure to get my approval on all procedures before doing them during her visit! 10/10 I recommend Johnston Animal Hospital!

Shannon B.

My husband and I moved here a year ago and found Dr. Ward and the JAH team. They worked with our senior boxer of 13 years and gave him amazing care during his last year of life. We also, take our other senior dog and our recent puppy to this animal hospital. I always leave feeling like my pets have gotten the best care. I find Dr. Ward to be one of the most thorough doctors, I’ve been fortunate enough to take my pets to for their care. He always answers all of my questions and takes my concerns seriously. All of the nurses, techs and front desk staff are phenomenal! The front desk staff are truly some of the best I’ve found in a vet’s office! I love that you can reach them by text, email or call. It’s super convenient. In emergencies, they always do their best to get me in as soon as possible. I highly recommend Johnston Animal Hospital for all of your fur babies!

Jennifer D.

This vet clinic is one of the best places to take your pet. I trust them fully to care for my pets. I recently lost my 17yr old dog and they did an amazing job in providing comfort for not only my dog but for my family and I. They are very professional and have much knowledge in the industry. Your pet is in good hands here!

L G.

The Dr Ward and Dr Potter and their staff are very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring individuals. We have nothing but great things to say about the care they have given our fur babies past and present. The compassion they showed when we had to have our 18 yr old baby put to sleep due to health issues was heartfelt and sincere. We will continue to use their service for all our furbabies!