Carter Veterinary Medical Center

Founded 1991 • With Angi since February 1995

At Carter Veterinary Medical Center in Carmel, IN, we want your pet to have the best medical care possible. Established in 1991 by Dr. David R. Carter, DVM, Carter Vet is committed to providing advanced medical tools and services for your pets. Our vet services offer the most accurate diagnosis along with the most appropriate treatment plans. Additional contact name - David Carter.. Award winning. Additional DBA - Carter Veterinary Medical Services.

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Verified Reviews

4.9

(144) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-25 of 144 reviews
Julie K.
5.0
08/02/2018
Wonderful, friendly, kind and professional.
Description of Work
Annual check up for my dog
Category
veterinarian
Julie K.
5.0
08/02/2018
great always friendly and care for me and Max very well
Description of Work
well visit check up
Category
veterinarian
SUE L.
5.0
10/03/2017
They are very sweet to my animals and kind to myself. Carter and the other 2 vets he has with him are fabulous.
Description of Work
My pet had to have their shots and a routine check up.
Category
veterinarian
THOMAS & EDNA B.
5.0
09/23/2017
We've been using them for about three years.
Description of Work
We went for the routine check up.
Category
veterinarian
KRISTINE H.
5.0
08/23/2017
They're very nice and easy to work with. The vet interacts very good with the pets.
Description of Work
Annual checkup.
Category
veterinarian
Joel G.
5.0
07/25/2017
It was nice. Not too fancy, but clean and organized.
Description of Work
She turned a year old, and needed another round of shots.
Category
veterinarian
Julie K.
5.0
04/13/2017
Great for emergency visits, nails, and annual check ups. Staff and Vets are outstanding, loving and helpful.
Description of Work
My dog Max is cared for by Carter
Category
veterinarian
Amy D.
5.0
10/17/2016
Used 4 months ago. Have used them for 20 years. It was for everything, flea, heart worm, vaccines, so the price was probably pretty good. I would tell friends to go here.
Description of Work
A well visit.
Category
veterinarian
JOSEPHINE L.
5.0
07/15/2016
The essential VET if you care and love your pet. My 85-year-old mother had to have teeth removed from her Italian Greyhound. Most of the bleeding stopped, but one tooth continued to bleed. Dr. Carter ran tests and all kinds of screening panels. He even called a VET INTERNIST to go over everything. As it turns out, the infection in the one tooth was much deeper than anyone could have anticipated. He gave him antibiotics, re-packed the tooth in question, and kept him overnight. HE went above and beyond anything you would expect a medical professional to do. The next morning he spoke with my mom 3 times and with me once to assure us that everything was fixed and MarcoPolo (her dog) was eating and could go home. The entire staff, from the folks who answer the phones on up to Dr. Carter himself have always been concerned, knowledgeable and courteous. His practice, on a scale of 1-10, is an 11. Thank you for caring so much. Without her dog, my elderly mother would likely go into a decline in her own health.
Description of Work
Older dog with several teeth that need to be pulled.
Category
veterinarian
Lisa H.
5.0
09/27/2015
I have taken my cats there for several years. We have visited to clear infections , recieve vaccinations, control thyroid disease and other reasons. Dr. Carter is extremely thorough, caring, updated on the new medicine and procedures, educates you in a way the client can understand and is so gentle with the animals. He's amazing and produces great results.
Description of Work
Office visit. Treated for skin infection and cold. Vaccinations
Category
veterinarian
Theresa A.
5.0
09/11/2015
Great. Priced appropriately. Dr's Carter and Clayton and staff are always caring, responsive, kind and loving to our pets.
Description of Work
Treated a digestive problem in family cat
Category
veterinarian
Julie K.
5.0
08/18/2015
I take Max to Carter all the time. All the Doctors and staff there are wonderful, just wonderful. They treat both Max and I with tender loving care.
Description of Work
Cut my Dog's Nails
Category
veterinarian
Hadley M.
5.0
04/03/2015
I love my veterinarians. I've been using them for the last seven years. He has also been my vet from when I was a child. The staff is excellent and are happy to answer anyone's questions. The vets are very patient and very communicative in exploring in explaining things about your dog.
Description of Work
I brought my pet in for her yearly check-up.
Category
veterinarian
ROBERT & SHIRLEY A.
5.0
03/17/2015
We like our veterinarian. I've been using them for 20-25 years. I just like the way they treat the animals and the way they treat me.
Description of Work
I used Carter Veterinarian Service to get medicines.
Category
veterinarian
Lisa M.
5.0
02/17/2015
Dr. Clayton and all of the staff are absolutely wonderful. They are knowledgeable, caring, and very responsive when you have a pet emergency. Dr. Clayton takes time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. He is very experienced and stays current on practices. He also does not push one-size-fits-all solutions. Dr. Clayton always works with us to determine the treatments that work best for our dogs and us. He is also very conscientious of price - never pushes extra or unnecessary tests. Can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Clayton and Carter Vet.
Description of Work
Vet services for two large dogs. We've taken our dogs for 3.5 years to Carter Vet.
Category
veterinarian
Meghan S.
5.0
01/22/2015
We have been using them since 2006. They fit you in if you have an emergency and they take their time. They are knowledgeable and friendly. The office is clean and the staff is friendly.
Description of Work
We used Carter Veterinary Medical Center. We had an annual exam for my dog.
Category
veterinarian
Fonda P.
5.0
01/17/2015
We have been using Carter Veterinary Center for over 25 years. We primarily see Dr. Clayton. Dr. Clayton is very skilled, caring and knowledgable. He takes the time to listen to concerns and provides thorough examinations when presenting treatment options. He genuinely cares about the animals. He provides his clients with education and also takes the time to make sure treatment options, costs and expected outcomes are understood. He doesn't prescribe diagnostic testing, lab work etc unless the results will impact the treatment plan. He works in partnership with his clients. I do not know of any other veterinarian who compares to the quality of care and expertise of Dr. Clayton. All the veterinarians in this office are excellant. All of the staff is friendly and caring and do their very best to make sure my dogs get the care they need.
Description of Work
Carter Veterinary Center have been providing ongoing veterinary service for our dogs over the past 25 years.
Category
veterinarian
Cynthia G.
5.0
10/28/2014
They are great. They are so very nice and understanding and reasonably priced. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work
We have taken our dogs there for a few year for their shots and also had to take one to be put to sleep.
Category
veterinarian
MARY H.
5.0
07/21/2014
We were new in town and did not yet have a vet for our two poodles. Our 5 lb poodle, Beau, developed a hot spot from a Saturday grooming visit where the clippers got to close to his sanitary area. By Sunday night, he was really miserable and whining a lot from pain. The neighbors recommended their vet. I called Carter Veterinary Monday morning and they said they would work us in if we came on over. I only waited 5 minutes before they got us back to a room. Dr. Carter came in and took care of our poodle Beau very well. He received a long acting (2 weeks) shot of cortisone and antibiotic. Dr. said he expected Beau to be leaving the area alone within 3 days. Sure enough, by the third day, he had gotten major relief, was leaving the area alone and it was drying up and healing quite nicely. I was so impressed that I signed up as a regular client and brought our other 9 lb. poodle in for her annual check up and vaccinations a couple of weeks later. Dr. Carter did that exam as well and I was quite pleased with his re-pore with her. Both dogs felt comfortable with him and were not fearful or anxious.
Description of Work
Emergency cortisone shot for non-client.
Category
veterinarian
Richard S.
5.0
04/03/2014
I’ve been very pleased with the vets at this office. We also have our dogs groomed here. It’s very convenient. When they go to get groomed, they can get their annual check-up and shots.
Description of Work
I have taken Schnoodles to this office.
Category
veterinarian, pet grooming
Stefanie E.
5.0
03/09/2014
All the doctors there are wonderful. Unfortunately, one of my yorkies had been sick and wasn't eating, so a couple days after her not getting better i took her to Carter VMC. After lots of testing, we found out she had a fatal but treatable disease, which had already destroyed 75% of her kidney. Dr Graham worked with Lola mostly, and spent a lot of time testing her and bringing her back to good health. Lola was only 2 years old, and thanks to Dr Graham she is healthy and happy and alive. We take both of our yorkies there for shots and after going several places, we wouldn't go anywhere else but here!
Description of Work
Diagnosed and treated a kidney disease for my yorkie.
Category
veterinarian
Cathy H.
5.0
03/09/2014
We've gone to Carter Veterinary at 136th and Meridian for over 23 years and they are terrific. We've used them for routine care of our dogs and cat as well as more urgent care. They are very caring and gentle with our pets and you can just tell that they love animals. They explain situations thoroughly and take their time with us. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work
Care of our pets
Category
veterinarian
LESLIE L.
5.0
02/27/2014
He has treated all of my cats extremely professionally and he is just a great man on friday I had to uthinize one of my cats on my last visit and his staff and himself were wonderful to me I would recommend them highly.
Description of Work
I have been going to see Dr. Carter since 1985 he has treated all of my cats over the years.
Category
veterinarian
Anna Marie Y.
5.0
02/22/2014
Dr. Clayton and Carter supported us long distance (we were in Florida when it was discovered) and worked with us for almost two years as we tried different treatments to keep him comfortable. Great support.
Description of Work
We had a dog that had a terminal condition.
Category
veterinarian
Sarah B.
5.0
02/19/2014
I have been using Carter Veterinary for many years. I have taken my dogs there for nearly all of their medical needs and primarily see Dr. Clayton. For a couple of years I lived in Bloomington and still drove up to Carmel when my dogs needed vet care because they are just that amazing. The staff are always friendly and courteous and they seem to have very low staff turnover. The veterinarians are all excellent. Dr. Clayton truly takes his profession seriously. He attends veterinary conferences to keep up-to-date on the latest research and standards of practice. He discusses these things with me when I am there for appointments. He takes the time to listen to concerns, thoroughly examine his patients, and puzzle things through. He has taken symptom information and come up with conclusions about what might be wrong that prove he is amazingly intelligent and dedicated. He also takes the time to try to find a treatment plan that will be the lowest possible cost, including suggesting pharmacies where you can get prescriptions for free or $4 and being very honest about whether tests are really necessary or not. I feel that he and I are a partnership in my dogs' health care, rather than like he is just telling me what is going to happen. He always remembers my dogs and reviews their charts before or during appointments. I wish I could find a doctor for myself that is as knowledgeable and caring and has as good of bedside manner as Dr. Clayton. I have also had my dogs in to see Dr. Carter and Dr. Graham when need arose that didn't allow for waiting for an opening with Dr. Clayton. Both have been thorough, honest, and good at explaining what is needed. My dogs are seniors now and I have greatly appreciated the care that Dr. Clayton and the rest of the staff at Carter Vet have provided for them over the years. As my dogs get older and their medical needs get more complicated, I trust that they will receive the absolute best care available anywhere at Carter Veterinary. I started taking them there on a recommendation from a friend and I take the opportunity to recommend them to everyone I know who has pets. I've spoken with friends who have used other vets in the area and had used a couple myself before finding Carter Vet and no other place that I'm aware of compares on cost, quality of care, and expertise of veterinarians.
Description of Work
Life-long care of my dogs
Category
veterinarian

Phone

Address

13694 N Meridian St

Carmel, IN 46032

Service Categories

Veterinarians
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Other Information

Services offered

Veterinary care. Cardiology. Oncology. Cancer care. Chemotherapy. Geriatrics. Pediatrics. Dermatology. Preventative health care. X-rays. Electrocardiogram. Ultrasound. Fluoroscopy. Emergency care. Pain management. Laser spay & neuter. Vaccinations. Laser surgery. Rapid-response diagnostic support. On-site laboratory. Pharmacy. Dentistry. Nutrition counseling. Orthopedic. Soft-tissue surgery.

Services not offered

Boarding.

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FAQ

Carter Veterinary Medical Center is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Carter Veterinary Medical Center is open:

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Carter Veterinary Medical Center accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check

No, Carter Veterinary Medical Center does not offer free project estimates.

No, Carter Veterinary Medical Center does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Carter Veterinary Medical Center does not offer warranties.

Carter Veterinary Medical Center offers the following services: Veterinary care. Cardiology. Oncology. Cancer care. Chemotherapy. Geriatrics. Pediatrics. Dermatology. Preventative health care. X-rays. Electrocardiogram. Ultrasound. Fluoroscopy. Emergency care. Pain management. Laser spay & neuter. Vaccinations. Laser surgery. Rapid-response diagnostic support. On-site laboratory. Pharmacy. Dentistry. Nutrition counseling. Orthopedic. Soft-tissue surgery.