Schedule Your Pet’s Appointment Online!
By scheduling your pet’s appointment through our website, you’ll enjoy 24/7 convenience, time-slot flexibility, and speed as your appointment will be confirmed immediately!
Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Lincolnton Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Lincolnton veterinarians have served the community since 1983.
Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Lincolnton Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Lincolnton veterinarians have served the community since 1983.
Pets Make Our Lives Better… Let’s Return the Favor.
Lincolnton Animal Hospital partners with you to keep your furry family happy & healthy. Our Lincolnton veterinarians have served the community since 1983.
At Lincolnton Animal Hospital, caring for pets is our passion
Here, we treat pets like family. We understand how important your companion is to you — because they’re there for you through the thick and thin of life, with a wagging tail or a happy purr, and unconditional love. Our goal is to be your partner in taking care of your pet’s physical and mental wellbeing, so you can enjoy many happy years together. So, whether your pet needs a checkup with a doctor… a caring team and top-notch medical treatments when they’re ill… or, some advice on the best food for them or how to care for them at home — we’re here for you! Here, we see dogs and cats. And, we’ll strive to make their visit a comfortable and positive experience. Come in and get to know us, and see why both you and your pet will love coming here!
| Monday | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
OUR PARTNER FOR AFTER-HOURS, WEEKEND, AND HOLIDAY URGENT CARE FOR PETS
We partner with UrgentVet, an affordable alternative to the ER vet. They specialize in after-hours and weekend care for minor injury or illness in cats and dogs. We work with them to make sure your pet receives needed care even if we’re closed. With their unique model, you can minimize wait time by saving your spot online on their website. They also accept walk-ins.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Matt Karlheim
From a young age, Dr. Matt Karlheim, was surrounded by veterinary medicine. His mother is a veterinary technician and, as he grew into an adult, he began working at the animal clinic with her. Dr. Karlheim continued his education by receiving his Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. In 2024, he graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on small animal medicine and surgery. His professional interests include surgery and internal medicine.
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Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Karlheim likes to bike, hike, play the piano, fly his drone, and train in track and field.Karen Miller, DVM
My name is Karen Miller and I am a veterinarian in the small town of Lincolnton, NC about 25 miles west of Charlotte. I was born and raised in Charlotte. I graduated from North Carolina State University in 1983 with a B.S. in Zoology and in 1987 from the College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM. I have practiced at Lincolnton Animal Hospital since then.
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I have special interests in dentistry and endocrine diseases. One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is the long standing relationships with many of our clients and patients. A significant number of our clients have been with us since and even before I started here in 1987.
Education of our clients and our staff is of the highest priority for me. I believe in giving in abundance.
I lost my first husband to a long, courageous battle with cancer. I have a wonderful daughter, Caitlin, who is a graduate from NCSU and is a landscape architect living in Raleigh with her husband. My stepdaughter and stepson live in Texas with their spouses and my husband, Ron Tapley, and I have 3 grandkids there and one on the way. Ron and I have 2 dogs, Socks and Smiley and our cat, named Baxter. I enjoy singing in our church choir, reading, yardwork, and trying new recipes. Ron and I like to ride our Harley, play corn hole and pickle ball, and love to try out new restaurants.Amy Jones, DVM
Dr. Jones grew up in Lincoln County and attended East Lincoln High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UNC-Charlotte in 1991. She graduated from NC State University and received her DVM in 1995. She has two children, a son and a daughter. Her family also includes 4 dogs, Radar, Trip, Fifi, and Nismo and 2 cats, Shadow and Oswin. She enjoys photography, scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with her family.
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Dr. Luke Devlin is originally from Long Island, NY, and graduated from Binghamton University in 2016 with a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Philosophy and then went on to obtain his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 at University College Dublin. Dr. Devlin says, "I am ecstatic to learn the needs of you and your furry family member(s) and facilitate the bond you have together!" Outside of the hospital, Dr. Devlin enjoys reading, rock climbing, playing basketball, and spending time with my friends and his wonderful fiancèe Marissa.
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Our Services
We offer a full range of services — including preventive care, diagnostic tests, surgeries, treatments for illness or pain, consultations for behavior or nutrition, and more — for your pet’s well-being. When they’re ill, we’ll help get them feeling better quickly. And, we offer personalized preventive care, to help keep them healthy in the first place.
Happy Pet Parents
I have used Lincolnton Animal Hospital for over 12 years and have always received professional and caring veterinarian services. I have always recommended them to friends and family.
Everyone at Lincolnton Animal Hospital is so kind, caring, and patient. They are very thorough, and treat our fur babies very well. I would definitely recommend them. An amazing group of people!!
All the Dr's and staff are so wonderful and caring. I highly recommend Lincolnton Animal Hospital & and my furbaby does too.
Wonderful staff! Everyone was so loving and compassionate in the care of my sweet Emma. If you want a good experience and people who care about your pet as much as you, I highly recommend Lincolnton Animal Hospital.
Your First Visit
No need to be nervous. Here’s what you can expect at your pet’s first visit…
Payment & Insurance
We accept a variety of payment options, including Care Credit. And, we can help you with pet insurance forms.
FAQs
Have a question for us? Check our list of frequently asked questions, or give us a call at 704-732-0728.
