Welcome to Eastridge Animal Hospital

Your Veterinarian in Gastonia, NC

If you live in Gastonia or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Dr. Melissa Chitu is a licensed NC veterinarian, treating all types of pets. Your pets’ health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.
Eastridge Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Melissa Chitu has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Gastonia veterinarian.
We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Please feel free to browse our site, particularly the informational articles. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention, so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is essential to the ongoing success of your animal’s health. If you have any questions, call 704-869-9400 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you. Our Gastonia veterinarian office is very easy to get to -- just check out the map below! We also welcome you to subscribe to our newsletter, which is created especially for Gastonia pet owners.

Our Services

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Wellness Care / Check-ups
Dog getting dental check
We offer wellness care packages to keep up with your pets annual health maintenance.
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Vaccines
A Cat getting surgery
Vaccines are needed for all pets to keep up with their health and wellness.
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Microchipping
Dog getting vaccinated
Microchipping is a way to ensure your pet can find his way home.
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Dental
Dog getting dental check
When was the last time you had your pet’s teeth cleaned?
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Surgery
Dog getting dental check
We can answer any questions you may have about surgery procedures.
4.8 / 5.0
I cannot possibly express how impressed we were with this whole staff and Dr. Melissa. On a Saturday morning, our 9 pound little dog became very ill and Dr. Chitu said, “Bring her right in”. They were so thorough, diagnosed the issue immediately and had her back to her old self right away. I will only bring all of my dogs here from now on!

— Alan/Elizabeth Hartley
4.8 / 5.0
Went there for the first time today and could not have been more impressed by the level of care and love the entire staff showed my dog and me!! Dr. Melissa Chitu and her entire staff were fantastic, thorough and gentle. Thank you!!!

— Anne-Bee M.

Meet our doctors

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Dr. Daniel Chitu DVM

Veterinarian

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Dr. Melissa Chitu DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

We support a variety of insurance plans to ensure our services remain affordable
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When accidents happen, we’re here for your pet
We treat injuries with kindness and expertise—so your pet feels better, faster.
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Office hours 
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Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Every Other Week by Appointment
Sunday
Closed
Eastridge Animal Hospital
1654 East Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
From Downtown Charlotte, NC:
Take I-85 West to Cox Road (exit 21)
Turn left on Cox Road
Turn right on East Franklin Blvd
We help pets overcome pain and regain their mobility, providing personalized care solutions to help them get back to doing what they love quickly and effectively.
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OUR LOCATION
1654 East Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054