Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital & Boarding Kennel

Raleigh, United States

4.1

Closed now

11 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 919-848-1926
Website:
www.bayleafvetraleigh.com
Address:
10009 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.1 miStrickland Road at Six Forks Road
1.3 miSix Forks Road at Forum Drive
2.1 miBrennan Drive at Creedmoor Road
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Today 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Raleigh) 12:59 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday –

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Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited, full-​service veterinary facility, that has served the North Raleigh community since 1982. The professional and courteous staff at Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-​valued patients.

Bayleaf is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Associaton (AAHA). We are proud to be counted in the elite grouping of 15% of U.S. practices that are certified as meeting these exacting professional standards. Bayleaf is the only independent practice in Raleigh that is accredited by AAHA.

The association sets high standards for quality pet care in veterinary hospitals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the associations high standards in 18 different areas, including: patient care, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, health records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology and CE.

History

Established in 1982.

Dr. Craig Wilson opened Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital in 1982, and has been serving pets in the Raleigh area ever since.

Meet the Business Owner

Craig W.

Business Owner

Dr. Wilson founded Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital in 1982. Originally from Winston-​Salem, Dr. Wilson graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. Dr. Wilson has enjoyed all aspects of veterinary practice for over 30 years.

He and his wife, Pamela have been married for 34 years and have two children. Their son, Steven, is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England and their daughter, Stacey, is attending Wake Forest University. Dr. Wilson enjoys all four family pets currently 3 dogs and a cat. The household menagarie also includes six bantam Wynadotte chickens. Away from work, Dr. Wilson enjoys being outdoors. His hobbies include sailing, scuba diving, skiing, flying and beekeeping.

Dr. Wilson is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the American Veterinary Medical Association, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and the North Carolina Academy of Small Animal Medicine.

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11 reviews of Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital & Boarding Kennel

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Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
I had recently adopted a yellow lab from Wake County Animal Shelter. He is heartworm positive & the shelter gave me a list of low cost, affordable vets who could afford the treatment. Bayleaf was one of them. I called on Thursday to get more information & the girl I talked to (who handles the heartworm positive animals) was so kind & informative. She stayed on the phone with me for almost 45 minutes answering my questions & telling me all I needed to know. We set up a Friday appointment to get a more through exam & an additional heartworm test.
Cooper was coughing bad & I wanted to get him checked out. So I called Thursday morning & they were able to squeeze him in. Dr. Wilson & his staff are compassionate, understanding & very knowledgable. The office is very nice & exam rooms are adequate.
Sadly, I had to give Cooper to a lab rescue, as he was too much for my Milo & I. But I am happy that we had a good experience at Bayleaf.
Place rating: 1
Raleigh, NC
Excellent clinical team. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE with the groomer. That’s all this guy is… a groomer. My dog went in healthy, came out injured with no apology or explanation other than a shrug of the shoulders. In spite of our video showing my dog limping that day… Amazing how one side of the business could be so good and the independent groomer be allowed to damage everyone’s reputation. Must be a revenue thing. It’s surely not a customer service play.
Place rating: 5
Cornelius, NC
Had A dilemma where I needed medication for my dog while out of town. They contacted my vet got everything set up quickly very satisfied extremely friendly and efficient thank you so much!
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
Best vet office I’ve ever visited. The staff are always polite and welcoming — everyone from the staff that checks you in, to the vet, to the check out crew. Their prices are some of the best I’ve seen. Great customer service.
I love that they provide the option of chatting with staff via email. I’ve set up numerous appointments this way and will email before I ever call. Their hours are wonderful, offering evening and weekend hours. I can’t say enough about this vet office!
The only opportunity I can think of is for them to cut down a little on the time you have to wait after checking in. It’s something you’ll want to be aware of so you can adjust your schedule if needed. For me, this is a small thing considering all the positives.
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
I’ve been taking my fur babies to Bayleaf since I moved to Raleigh in 2002. I have never encountered kinder people who truly care about the work they are doing and the «clients» they are treating. My Beagle, who passed, was always treated very well by the staff at Bayleaf. After he was gone, the staff sent me a sympathy card. I was touched. My current dog, a rescue named Sophie, does not like going to the vet, but the people there are always kind to her and take excellent care of her. I have needed last minute appointments on occasions and Bayleaf has always found a way to fit me in. My pet’s needs are always taken care of and I trust and respect everyone there. If you want to take your fur babies to a place where the staff is not only knowledgeable, but kind, this is the place to go. Top notch people and top notch care. I will be a patron of Bayleaf forever.
Place rating: 3
Bad Salzuflen, Germany
Recently came here on recommendation for a dental cleaning for my dog. Won’t be referring anyone to Bayleaf.
At drop off, tech offered additional services like pre panel blood work and a heart test– which I opted in for. I also requested my dogs nails be cut– they said sure no problem and offered to dremel them too.
At pick up, my woozy dog was handed to me and tech walked off. No at home instructions, or things to watch for after anesthesia.
Never spoke with a vet to discuss procedure or see any proof that additional sold services were actually performed. Not all dogs nails were cut, and no dremel work. Lousy service, feels like they got too big to provide good service. Total bummer.
Place rating: 5
Sayville, NY
I had a wonderful first visit experience here with Dr. Tartar and her tech Chris. She took the time to make my dog feel welcomed and comfortable. I didn’t feel rushed and she allowed time for all other questions and concerns I had. Lastly, she gave great tips and advice on how to handle my dog’s anxiety and aggressiveness towards larger dogs. I am so glad I found a permanent vet here in Raleigh! Highly recommend this office and the prices are very reasonable!!!
Place rating: 4
Raleigh, NC
We have used this vet for a long time for our hairball prone cat. They can always manage to fit us in and have even let me take the cat home over the weekend when the cat was admitted. They have always made me feel that I am involved in the cat’s care and have allowed me to decide if I am comfortable taking him home or not and have always listened to me. As for price, I once had to put the cat into a clinic nearby on a Sunday and they wanted three times the price to keep the cat overnight. I feel that I get value here and feel that I am a valued customer.
Place rating: 2
Raleigh, NC
**This review is for the grooming services at Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital.
I recently took our dog (a black 5lb Maltipoo) to Bayleaf for a groom. We adored our old groomer but we could no longer make the long drive.
I first called Bayleaf in late April and they said they could not get me in until August. I was shocked. The receptionist then said that she would cancel her own appointment in order to fit me in the schedule in two weeks. I took it as a good sign that they were so booked and I scheduled the grooming.
When I went in on my scheduled day they said they did not have a record of my appointment. I was pretty upset because I had waited for two weeks for this grooming. They said they could fit me in that day even though I didn’t have an appointment (in their books). I didn’t have a great feeling but I dropped my dog off anyways. The groomer didn’t ask me anything about how I would like him cut. I just said it would probably have to be shorter than usual because he had a couple of mats.
When we picked up Suby we were shocked with what he looked like. They cut him exactly like a poodle. His face had never been cut like that. His ears were also not even and you could see that they didn’t pay attention to the cut. He also still had tangles in his tail and it was also cut uneven.
The grooming was not only what we didn’t want but it wasn’t a good cut. He left longer hairs in the ears and we had to trim them when we got home.
Our dog got home and peed for about 30 seconds. I take it that they didn’t let him out almost all day.
We will not be going back here.
Short story:
Long wait and bad grooming
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
I tried several vets in Raleigh before i found Bayleaf and I haven’t stopped going to them since the mid 1980’s. Dr. Craig Wilson is excellent — great «bedside» manner and gives you the time and explanation that you need and conveys confidence in his knowledge and experience. He doesn’t always have the answers, but will refer to a specialist when necessary. I also like the other doctors. I usually also see Dr. Ferguson and she’s right on top of things. They have a lot of new staff at the front desk now and I don’t know them very well. It’s an efficient operation and you seldom have to wait long. It’s situated next to a busy gas station and parking can sometimes be difficult. They’re open half days on Saturday and you can call a doctor after hours for emergency assistance.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
If there was a recommendation higher than five stars I would give it. Dr. Craig Wilson at the Bayleaf Veterinary Hospital is by far the best around and we went to a few places before settling here. For the past nine years, his experience, knowledge and patience caring for my labrador retriever through 4 knee surgeries, yearly check ups and the inevitable bumps and bruises in the life of an active dog have been a true comfort and blessing to us both. With his intelligent, honest and caring bed side manner, he takes the time to answer all your questions and make his clients feel at ease. Even after moving, we would drive the hour commute just to get the best. The staff is friendly and helpful and although I never recall waiting for an appointment, if I did, I knew it was because he was taking the necessary time with each patient.