This article was written before a car crashed into the Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral building in August, rupturing a gas line and causing two explosions that destroyed the structure just weeks before its planned grand opening. Firefighters were evacuating the building when the second, larger blast occurred, injuring several emergency responders and leaving the site in ruins.
The veterinary hospital staff are hopeful that the building will be rebuilt and reopen at the end of 2026 or in early 2027. We’ll post an update as soon as we know more.
Eastern North Carolina Veterinary Medical Center doubles in size and services to keep pace with local growth…