Veterinarian · Raleigh, NC
Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield
★★★★★ 4.8 from 139 Google reviews · #8 of 63 in Raleigh by score
VeterinaryBoardingVeterinary practice
9.6DogDnB Score
What Companion Animal Hospital of Wakefield publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
8 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 19 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All pets must be up-to-date on their vaccinations . For dogs, they must have their rabies, DHPP, Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccines .”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“We require a negative fecal exam at least 12 months before their stay with us.”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 7 months
Their words
“Spayed or neutered: Dogs over 7 months of age need to be spayed or neutered.”wakefieldpetvet.com/daycare/
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Operations
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of the kennelAt least 3 extended outdoor times daily
Their words
“at least 3 extended outdoor times each day for some play, exercise, and potty breaks.”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playOffered
Their words
“Group play with day camp dogs or individual play If your dog is boarding with us, you can choose to give them the opportunity to play with our day camp dogs in group play!”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on call
Their words
“For the safety of all our guests, we have a veterinarian on call every weekend and holiday to tend to any medical emergencies during your pet’s stay.”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
Administers medicationYes, for a fee
Their words
“Our staff is trained to administer any medication your pet could need, whether it’s a tablet, an oral solution, or an injection. There will be a small fee for medication administration.”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Request a Reservation or give us a call at (919) 488-5300”wakefieldpetvet.com/boarding/
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
anxious dog care ×6thorough exams ×6fear free techniques ×5informative staff ×5knowledgeable doctors ×4quick appointment ×4kind technicians ×3clean facility ×3
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
96% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 4% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceAppointment requiredAppointments recommendedFree parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.