We were referred to CVS after it was determined that our dog had a Stage 2 cancer Mast Cell Tumor on his side. Our dog is extremely skittish at the vet and has to be sedated every time he goes. Dr. McFadden and her team were SO patient with him and actually interacted with him very well before he was even sedated. After his ultrasound and, ultimately finding another tumor in his belly that was likely inoperable, Dr. McFadden took lots of time with me to explain our options. She did not try to push for the most expensive options and, ultimately, agreed that the best scenario for him would be the cheapest. We will be going back to CVS for regular check-ups from now on and would highly recommend their services to anyone. The place is beautiful, too!

One of our dogs was badly hurt and we could not stop the bleeding. The closet vet referred us to CVS Matthews. The front desk staff were friendly but that was about the only good experience we had. My dog was bleeding all over the floor and they still insisted on their $99 payment first. All interaction with these people centers around money. They will run the bill up as fast as they can. I emphatically told them I would not pre approve over $1200, which they require 75% up front, and they still managed to hand me a bill for $1400. Never met the vet on duty, She never had time for us. I would highly recommend you find someplace else to take your animal.

BE WARE!!!! CVS Matthews on Campus Ridge Rd. advised me to have surgery to amputate my Yorkie, Briggsley's leg due to a sarcoma. They advised me that he would have the best of care. The surgeon called after surgery and said that all went well and Briggs was doing fine. The next day after surgery I called the doctor on call, and she said he was doing well, they were weaning him off pain meds and to pick him up in a short while. Shortly after our conversation the doctor called to ask if I wanted them to continue CPR. In shock I replied, Of COURSE!!! and immediately left to come get him when the doctor called to say he had died. How did it go from doing well, come get him in a short while to DEATH!!!!!! There were conflicting reports from the surgeon that day and the doctor on call. My summation....NEGLECT the next day after surgery!!! Never EVER will I entrust care of ANY of my pets to this place. I wrote a letter to the director of Carolina Vet Specialists with questions of what happened to Briggs with no reply!!!!!!

Couldn't say enough great things about CVS - Matthews. The front desk staff are friendly. The doctors are knowledgeable and compassionate! They offer financing options and really care deeply for animals. Though my sweet beagle lost her battle with cancer, it was wonderful to be able to treat her (and know we did everything possible). I appreciated Dr. Claudia McFadden's honesty when treatments were not working - to not waste our money - but more importantly not draw out the process for my baby dog. I am thankful that my Dixie did not suffer and was able to have a peaceful passing and am thankful for CVS and their love of animals and expertise!

I thought my cat had a bowel obstruction. After getting no help at CVETS over the weekend, I took my cat to my regular vet. She said could do surgery, but for 24 hour care, I might want to consider CVS instead, because they could better monitor the cat at night. So, took my cat to CVS. CVS explained that it looked like a bowel obstruction, but it could be from an object or another problem, like a tumor, and they wouldn't know until they did the surgery. They explained all the options, and yes they explained the high and low ends of the costs. Bottom line, they did the surgery, found an almond wedged in there! We were able to visit him daily, and the doctor called us every morning with an update on how the night went. When he was released from the hospital, I even got a refund, because the costs were not as great as they had estimated. They were so professional and caring, and my cat received excellent care. (I also asked if they could have handled this on the weekend, instead of through a referral from my vet, and they said yes, they are a 24 hour emergency room for pets. Wish I had taken my cat here first, instead of wasting time and money at CVETS.) I was very pleased with my cat's care, and highly recommend the doctors here at CVS.