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Pawprint Animal Hospital
Voted Best Veterinary Clinic — Asheville 2025

Where pets are
family, too.

Compassionate, fear-free veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Modern medicine with a gentle touch — because your pet deserves the best.

AAHA AccreditedFear Free Certified
AAHA AccreditedFear Free CertifiedAVMA Member4.9★ Google (480+ Reviews)Cat Friendly Practice
What We Offer

Comprehensive pet care.

From routine wellness to emergency surgery, we provide a full spectrum of veterinary services under one roof.

Wellness Exams

Comprehensive annual and semi-annual checkups with vaccinations, parasite screening, and nutrition counseling.

Surgery

State-of-the-art surgical suite for spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, and minimally invasive procedures.

Diagnostics

In-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy for fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dental Care

Full dental cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery with digital dental X-rays under safe anesthesia protocols.

Emergency Care

After-hours emergency services for urgent situations. Call our emergency line for immediate guidance and triage.

Grooming & Boarding

Professional grooming services and comfortable boarding suites with webcam access so you never miss your pet.

Our facility
Our Facility

Designed for comfort.
Built for care.

Our 8,000 sq ft facility features separate dog and cat waiting areas, a surgical suite with advanced monitoring, in-house laboratory, digital imaging, and comfortable boarding suites with webcam access.

8,000sq ft
Modern Facility
4
Exam Rooms
2
Surgical Suites
12
Boarding Suites
Our Veterinarians

Meet the team.

Our veterinarians combine decades of experience with a genuine love for animals. Your pet is in the best hands.

Dr. Priya Sharma

Dr. Priya Sharma

Founder & Lead Veterinarian

DVM, DACVIM

Cornell University graduate with 18 years of experience. Board-certified in internal medicine. Special interest in geriatric care and oncology.

Dr. James Whitfield

Dr. James Whitfield

Associate Veterinarian

DVM, CVA

NC State graduate specializing in orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. Certified veterinary acupuncturist. Loves hiking with his two rescue dogs.

Happy dog patient
Wellness Plans

Preventive care
made simple.

Our wellness plans spread the cost of routine care into affordable monthly payments. Every plan includes annual exams, core vaccinations, parasite prevention, and dental cleanings — so you never have to choose between your pet's health and your budget.

Puppy / Kitten Plan

$45/mo

3 exams, all puppy/kitten vaccines, spay/neuter discount, microchip

Adult Wellness Plan

$35/mo

2 exams, annual vaccines, bloodwork, dental cleaning, flea/tick prevention

Senior Care Plan

$55/mo

3 exams, comprehensive bloodwork, thyroid screening, dental, joint supplements

Pet Parent Reviews

Loved by pets & their people.

"Dr. Sharma saved Biscuit's life when he ate something toxic. The emergency team was calm, fast, and kept us informed every step of the way. We can't thank them enough."

Jennifer & Mark H.
Owners of Biscuit (Golden Retriever)

"Luna is the most anxious cat at any vet, but the team at Pawprint is so gentle and patient. They use fear-free techniques and Luna actually purrs during her visits now."

Carlos M.
Owner of Luna (Tabby Cat)

"We've been bringing our dogs here for 6 years. The wellness plans save us money and the reminders make it easy to stay on top of vaccinations. Best vet in the area."

Sarah K.
Owner of Duke & Daisy (Labs)

"The dental care here is outstanding. Mr. Whiskers had severe dental disease and Dr. Whitfield performed a complex extraction. He's eating happily again. Five stars!"

Tom & Lisa R.
Owners of Mr. Whiskers (Persian)
Schedule a Visit

Book your pet's
appointment.

New patients welcome! We offer same-day appointments for urgent needs and flexible scheduling for routine visits.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed (Emergency only)
742 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 555-0147
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We respond within 1 hour

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