For more information about Franklin County Animal Hospital, visit fcah.com, call 540-483-1272, or email FCAH@yourvetdoc.com. Public business address: 17068 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Service area: Rocky Mount
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A separate welcome for cats is part of Franklin County Animal Hospital’s approach
At Franklin County Animal Hospital, cats have their own entrance and a dedicated examination and treatment wing. It is a concrete design choice in a practice that cares for both cats and dogs, giving feline visits a setting of their own.
At Franklin County Animal Hospital, cats have their own entrance and a dedicated examination and treatment wing. It is a concrete design choice in a practice that cares for both cats and dogs, giving feline visits a setting of their own.
The Rocky Mount hospital combines preventive care with dentistry, diagnostics and surgery. Its services cover the routine appointments that help owners keep track of a pet's health as well as investigations and procedures when an animal needs additional care.
Dr. Elizabeth Handy serves as chief of staff. A photograph shared by the hospital shows Handy with hospital manager Amanda following an American Animal Hospital Association evaluation in 2025, reflecting work that involves both clinical leadership and the people organizing the practice behind the scenes.
Another veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Cockram, has completed veterinary acupuncture training at Chi University. That adds a particular area of training within the team; whether any treatment is appropriate remains a decision for the veterinarian and owner based on the animal's needs.
The hospital also pays attention to the people who accompany its patients. Its welcome for new clients includes a coffee bar, while toys and books give children something to do during a visit. Those are small details, but they show an awareness that veterinary appointments often involve a whole household.
The separate feline facilities are the clearest expression of the same idea: shape the experience around who is coming through the door. Cats, dogs and the families caring for them do not all arrive with the same needs.
Franklin County Animal Hospital is at 17068 Virgil H. Goode Highway in Rocky Mount. Owners can contact the hospital at 540-483-1272 to discuss appointments and services, or visit its website for information about the veterinary team.
