Rapid metro growth
Charlotte and Raleigh metro expansions have outpaced veterinary hiring with multi-week appointment waits.
Carolina humidity, hurricane evacuations, and Research Triangle vet waitlists should not delay your pet's care. TelaVets connects Tar Heel State owners with licensed veterinarians by video from Charlotte to the Outer Banks.



Licensed online vet care in North Carolina
Licensed vets familiar with NC humidity, hurricanes, ticks, and mountain pet care
Same-day video visits — no I-40 or I-85 commute required
$65 flat fee with prescriptions delivered statewide in North Carolina
Evening appointments for Research Triangle and banking schedules
Care for Charlotte suburban dogs, OBX beach pets, and mountain cats
Telemedicine compliant with North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board rules
North Carolina pets navigate humid Piedmont summers that fuel heartworm and skin yeast, tick habitat across Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain trails, and hurricane season disruptions along the coast. Charlotte and Raleigh practices book weeks ahead while rural eastern counties face vet shortages. TelaVets delivers licensed telemedicine across the Tar Heel State.
From heartworm prevention in mosquito-heavy coastal counties to tick bite assessment after Blue Ridge Parkway hikes, our veterinarians understand North Carolina-specific risks. Book a $65 consultation with prescriptions shipped to all 100 NC counties.
Charlotte and Raleigh metro expansions have outpaced veterinary hiring with multi-week appointment waits.
Coastal storms close clinics and force evacuations, disrupting medication schedules along the OBX.
Carolina humidity sustains mosquito, flea, and tick populations most of the year.
Many eastern NC counties have limited full-time veterinary coverage.
Winding Blue Ridge roads add hours to clinic trips from rural mountain communities.
Our licensed veterinarians handle a wide range of non-emergency conditions for North Carolina pets via secure video:
Heartworm prevention year-round for Carolina mosquito zones
Bravecto and NexGard for Blue Ridge tick prevention
Ear infection protocols for humid-climate otitis externa
Apoquel for pollen and grass allergy management
Anxiety support for storm-phobic and evacuation-stressed pets
Skin antifungal treatment for yeast dermatitis
GI upset management after beach and trail dietary indiscretion
For emergencies — difficulty breathing, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding — go to your nearest emergency animal hospital in person.
Year-round heartworm prevention in coastal and Piedmont counties
Tick checks after hikes on Blue Ridge Parkway and Smokies trails
Microchip and update tags before hurricane season evacuation planning
Rinse ears after OBX and Wilmington beach swims
Limit midday walks on hot Charlotte pavement from June through August
Keep farm woodlots cleared to reduce copperhead harborage in Piedmont
Every consultation is with a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — not a chatbot or technician.
One transparent price covers your full video consultation and treatment plan. No facility fees or surprise charges.
Most pet parents are connected with a vet within 1–3 hours of booking, 7 days a week.
When medication is appropriate, prescriptions are issued same-day and delivered to your door next business day.
Your pet is assessed in their calm home environment, which often makes symptoms easier to evaluate on video.
Encrypted video calls and HIPAA-compliant records keep your pet's health information protected.
Pick a same-day or upcoming slot — appointments available 7 days a week.
Your vet assesses your pet via secure video, asks detailed questions, and reviews their history.
Receive a diagnosis, personalised care plan, and same-day prescriptions delivered next-day.
Join thousands of happy pet parents who trust TelaVets for their furry family members care
"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
Verified Pet Parent
"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
Verified Pet Parent
"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
Verified Pet Parent
"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
Verified Pet Parent
"Fantastic service! My dog gets extremely anxious at the vet, so having a virtual appointment from home was a game-changer. The vet was kind and helpful, and getting his medication delivered the next day made the whole process stress-free and more affordable than going to the clinic."
Verified Pet Parent
"The vet I spoke with Dr. Ricksaw was very knowledgeable and nice. He took the time to go through all of my options and ideas with me. Reassured me that all we were doing for my dog's anxiety was good and gave me a couple of new ideas as well."
Verified Pet Parent
"I would definitely use them again. I'm cat sitting for 2 weeks and needed to see a vet. I was so worried about the kitten. I used Televets the cat got his prescription and all is good. Excellent service!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr Corey was amazing, helpful, compassionate and well versed. I would highly recommend using this. It is so much easier than trying to get a 3 legged cat into a carrier, take him to a doctor's office and stress him out, love it!!!"
Verified Pet Parent
"I had a TelaVets Zoom appointment and couldn't be more impressed. They spent a lot of time with me, walking through every option to help my cat recover from her skin issues. I've also reached out about getting her medication through Chewy.com, and they've been extremely helpful every step of the way."
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. Moppin is a dedicated professional who truly cares about his furry patients and their humans, too! It's such a relief that Dr. Cole took the time to listen and address my concerns thoughtfully. Thank you for taking care of our cats 🐈"
Verified Pet Parent
"This service was amazing! My dog ran out of his medication before we were able to get in with a new vet and they were able to help get him a short term supply quickly. I would definitely use them again!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Knowledgeable, professional caring provider! Needed urgent Vet care on a weekend and TeleVet kept me from having to miss a day of work, as well as half the price of local weekend options. Thank you!"
Verified Pet Parent
"Dr. McGinnis was very knowledgeable and listened to my cat's issues. She addressed the problem and may have come up with an answer after 5 years of trying with local vet practices."
Verified Pet Parent
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Yes. Our vets refill chronic medications and guide pet-safe travel during evacuations. Life-threatening emergencies require in-person ER care.
Yes. Our licensed veterinarians prescribe FDA-approved heartworm preventatives when clinically appropriate. Year-round prevention is recommended.
Yes. TelaVets complies with North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board regulations.
Absolutely. TelaVets works statewide — prescriptions ship to every North Carolina address.
Every consultation is a flat $65 with no hidden fees.
Yes. Our vets guide safe tick removal and recommend Lyme disease monitoring.
Licensed Tar Heel care from Charlotte to the coast — $65 flat fee