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Wellness + Prevention
Exams, vaccines, parasite control
Annual and senior exams, tailored vaccine schedules, and parasite prevention matched to how your pet actually lives.
$45
first exam
Small-animal veterinary care · Asheville, NC · est. 2014
Good medicine for the animal who runs your house.
Cedar Hollow is a small clinic on purpose. Dr. Priya Nair and Dr. Tom Whitfield keep visits unhurried, handle pets on their terms, and put every fee in writing before treatment starts.
- Today
- Same-day sick visits most weekdays — call before 10 AM
- We see
- Dogs, cats and exotic companions
- Fees
- A written estimate before treatment starts, every time
Led by
Dr. Priya Nair + Dr. Tom Whitfield · two-doctor practice since 2014
Handling
Low-stress techniques — we work at your pet’s pace, not the clock’s
Rated
4.9 from 280+ Google reviews
Paying
Written estimates first · CareCredit + pet-insurance paperwork handled
New here?
Your first exam: $45, no fine print.
A full nose-to-tail exam and an honest conversation about your pet — with real prices on paper before anything else happens.
Switching vets, new to Asheville, or overdue on checkups? No judgment here. We’ll request your records, meet your animal where they are, and sort what’s urgent from what can wait.
Everything about your first visit →New-client exam
$45
reg. $78
Nose-to-tail exam with the doctor, unhurried
- A full 40-minute appointment — questions welcome
- Low-stress handling — treats first, exam second
- We request records from your previous vet
- Written care plan with exact prices
- Zero pressure — the plan is yours either way
One per household, for dogs and cats new to the practice; exotic companions start at the $88 exotics exam. Covers the exam itself — vaccines and diagnostics are priced separately and approved by you first.
What we do
One clinic, most of what your pet needs
Wellness to surgery under one roof — and when your pet needs a specialist or a 24/7 hospital, we say so and help you get there.
Details →
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Dental Care
Cleanings, extractions, X-rays
Anesthetized cleanings with dental X-rays and dedicated monitoring — because awake “cleanings” only polish what you can see.
From $520
all-in
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Surgery
Spay/neuter, soft tissue, masses
Routine and soft-tissue procedures with pre-op bloodwork and a technician on monitoring from sedation to wake-up.
From $295
spay/neuter
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Urgent Care
Same-day sick visits
Vomiting, limping, ear trouble, wounds — call by mid-morning and we’ll usually see your pet the same day.
$92
sick exam
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Exotic Companions
Birds, reptiles, small mammals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, parakeets, bearded dragons and friends — Dr. Whitfield’s corner of the practice.
$88
exotics exam
Not sure what you need?
Describe what’s going on and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a wellness visit, a same-day slot, or a trip straight to the ER.
The Cedar Hollow difference
Handling that lowers the temperature
Our whole team trains in low-stress, fear-free handling techniques. It changes what a vet visit feels like — for them and for you.
- Treats first, thermometer later — exams start on your pet’s terms
- Cats get towel wraps and a quiet room — never scruffing
- Floor or lap exams when that’s where your dog relaxes
- Pre-visit calming medication when your pet needs it — ask us
- If your pet panics, we pause or reschedule — we don’t force it
Low-stress handling is a practice-wide commitment, not a promise that every visit is stress-free — some pets need time, and we give it to them.
Getting started
Three steps, no paperwork pile
Step 01
Book online or call
Pick a time on the booking page or call us. Your intake form arrives by text — five minutes on your phone, done before you arrive.
Step 02
The sniff-and-settle visit
The first minutes of the appointment belong to your pet — exploring the room, taking treats, deciding we’re fine. Then the exam happens around them.
Step 03
A plan in writing
You leave with a care plan sorted by what’s urgent versus what can wait, with exact prices. Nothing happens without your OK.
Transparent pricing
Fees on the wall, and on the website
Surprise bills break trust. These are our standard exam and common-procedure fees — anything beyond them is estimated in writing before we start.
New-client exam (dogs + cats)
$45
Wellness exam, established patients
$68
Sick-pet / same-day urgent exam
$92
Exotic companion exam
$88
Core vaccines
$29–$42
Heartworm test
$45
Fecal parasite screen
$38
Dental cleaning (anesthesia, monitoring + dental X-rays)
From $520
Spay / neuter
From $295
“From” prices vary with your pet’s size, age, and health — your exact fee is confirmed in a written estimate before any procedure. Payment is due at the time of service; CareCredit and all major cards accepted.
Client words
What the humans say
★★★★★
“My cat has fired three vets. Here they dimmed the lights, wrapped her in a towel like a burrito, and she purred through the whole exam. I didn’t know that was possible.”
★★★★★
“The estimate for my dog’s dental was itemized down to the pain meds, and the final bill matched it. Dr. Nair called me herself when he woke up.”
★★★★★
“Finding a vet who actually sees bearded dragons is hard. Dr. Whitfield knew more about my beardie’s setup than the forum that sold me on it.”
★★★★★
“Called at 8 AM about vomiting, seen by 11, home with a plan by lunch. They told me plainly it wasn’t an emergency — and exactly what would make it one.”
Good questions
Asked at the front desk, answered here
Still wondering about something? Call us — a human answers.
Call (828) 555-0117Do you take pet insurance?
Pet insurance works by reimbursement: you pay at the visit, then your insurer pays you back per your policy. We make that easy — itemized invoices the same day and records sent to any insurer on request. CareCredit is also accepted if you’d rather pay monthly.
Which exotic animals do you see?
Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, ferrets, parakeets and most companion birds, bearded dragons, geckos, and non-venomous snakes. We don’t see venomous species, primates, or livestock — call and we’ll point you to someone who does.
My pet is terrified of the vet. How do you handle that?
Tell us when you book. We’ll schedule a quieter slot, use a low-traffic room, and go at your pet’s pace — sometimes that means a “happy visit” first with treats and no procedures at all. For some pets, the doctor may recommend calming medication before the next visit.
What happens if my pet has an emergency at 2 AM?
We’re not a 24/7 hospital, and we’d rather be honest about that than let you drive here to a locked door. After hours, go straight to Ridgeline Veterinary Emergency Hospital at (828) 555-0199 — open around the clock. Our urgent care page lists the signs that shouldn’t wait.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment is due at the time of service, and every procedure starts with a written estimate so there are no surprises. For larger treatment, CareCredit offers monthly plans with an application that takes about two minutes from your phone.
Are you taking new clients?
Yes — dogs, cats, and exotic companions. Book the $45 new-client exam online, and bring (or have us request) records from your previous vet so we’re not starting from zero.