New Clients First Exam is just $44!
We’re Excited to Care for Your Rabbit!
We’re pleased to offer wellness care and spay/neuter services for rabbits, delivered with the same thoughtful, high-quality care we provide every pet.
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Did You Know We Offer:
Day Boarding
Urgent Care
Laparoscopic Spays and Gastropexies

Premier Vet Care in Smithfield, NC
Welcome to Willowrun Veterinary Hospital
Named the "Best Veterinary Hospital" in the 2023 Best of Johnston County awards, Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a place where compassion, love of animals, and community meet. We are located in the town of Smithfield, North Carolina, and stand as Johnston County's oldest veterinary hospital. We are also one of the longest accredited American Animal Hospital Association facilities in the country, a badge we proudly wear.
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Thoughtful, Complete Care for Your Pet
For generations, families have trusted Willowrun for veterinary care that is both thorough and deeply personal. From routine wellness visits to complex diagnostics and advanced surgical options, we provide everything your pet needs under one familiar roof.
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Urgent Care
Prompt, compassionate care for your pet’s urgent medical needs when every moment matters.
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Boarding
Comfort, care, and companionship for your furry friends while you’re away.
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Laparoscopic Surgery
Precision care through small incisions, big benefits for your pet’s comfort and healing.
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Rabbit Medicine
From checkups to treatments, we provide the gentle, expert care rabbits need.
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Your Veterinary Team, Committed to Exceptional Care
For more than 75 years, Willowrun has cared for the pets and people of Johnston County with a commitment that runs deep. As one of the nation’s earliest AAHA-accredited hospitals, we hold ourselves to exceptional standards—while never losing the warmth, familiarity, and neighborly spirit that define our community.
Meet the veterinarians and staff who bring this legacy to life every day.
We’re Excited to Meet New Clients
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If you’re looking for exceptional veterinary care delivered with genuine small-town warmth, Willowrun Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of Johnston County since 1946. We are pleased and truly honored to be entrusted with your pet’s care. New clients are invited to enjoy their first exam for just $44. Call 919-934-1504 or book online to experience care grounded in expertise, hospitality, and more than 75 years of community tradition.
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Shop our online store for your pet prescriptions, diet needs, and other supplies. It’s the best way to avoid scams, ensure you don’t purchase counterfeit products, and get your pet’s required products in a timely and affordable manner.
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Download Our PetDesk App Today!
You can now store vaccination records and appointment schedule for your pet in the palm of your hand with our simple, easy-to-use app! You can download the app to your smartphone and have it link directly to our systems. All of its features are completely free to you for being a valued client of Willowrun Veterinary Hospital.












