Points East Veterinary Group Expands with Wilmington Specialty Hospital

WILMINGTON, N.C., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vets Pets, a North Carolina–based cooperative network of veterinary hospitals, today announced plans to open Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilmington in early fall 2026. Located at 6737 Market Street in the former Badcock Furniture building, the facility will provide 24/7 emergency services and specialty surgery, extending the reach of the Points East Veterinary Group to the Cape Fear region.

The Wilmington hospital joins three existing Points East locations: Wilson, Fayetteville, and Greenville. Together, these hospitals form a regional network built to ensure pets and referring veterinarians have access to consistent, high-quality emergency and specialty care.

"Veterinary medicine is strongest when it's rooted in the community it serves," said Paige Harrington, DVM, Vice President of Medical Leadership at Vets Pets. "Our role is to complement the important work of local veterinarians and ensure families have support when the unexpected happens."

The hospital will be co-led by Melissa Stoll, DVM, DACVS, and Paige Harrington, DVM. Dr. Stoll, a board-certified veterinary surgeon, has lived and practiced in Wilmington since 2007 and brings extensive experience in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.

"This community has been my professional home for nearly two decades," said Dr. Stoll. "I have seen firsthand the need for expanded emergency and surgical services in Wilmington. Partnering with Vets Pets to open this hospital allows us to meet that need while supporting the area's veterinarians and their teams."

The new facility will feature advanced imaging, a fully equipped surgical suite, and dedicated treatment areas for emergency and critical care. Its design reflects the group's focus on seamless collaboration with referring practices and a commitment to family- focused care.

"As with all Points East hospitals, Wilmington will operate under a shared identity and standard of care," added Dr. Harrington. "Whether in Wilson, Fayetteville, Greenville, or now Wilmington, our communities can count on the same reliable, collaborative, and high- quality experience."

For more information or to schedule an interview with Dr. Harrington, please contact Matt Mumpower at [email protected] or 252.237.1375.

About Vets Pets

Vets Pets is a cooperative group of small-animal veterinary hospitals all located in North Carolina. Based in Wilson, North Carolina, Vets Pets was created to address the changing needs in the veterinary profession. By providing hands-on operations management, HR support, continued education, advanced technology and resources, it enables veterinarians to focus on medical excellence in a supportive and healthy hospital culture.

Whether veterinarians are looking to join one of their existing practices, launch a new practice, acquire an existing practice or transition out of practice ownership, Vets Pets' role in the business is flexible. It invests in people, equipment and facilities with the long-term in mind, and works with veterinary partners to match strengths and interests with the right business opportunity. For entrepreneurial veterinary leaders, Vets Pets forms partnerships where it co- owns practices with veterinarians. For more information, visit the Vets Pets website and our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

SOURCE Vets Pets