We Treat Your Pets Like Family
Only the best veterinary care for your dogs and cats.
Welcome to Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic!
Sixty years of showing up for the same community says something. Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic has been the veterinary clinic Goldsboro-area dog and cat owners count on since 1965, and that history didn’t happen by accident. Dr. Symphony Roberson, DVM, leads a team built around one simple standard: every furry friend who walks through the door gets the same thoughtful, individualized attention.
Preventive care, surgery, dental care, diagnostics, this Smithfield vet NC practice brings it all together under one roof so your pet’s healthcare doesn’t get scattered across multiple practices, multiple records, and multiple relationships that have to be rebuilt every time.
Our Mission
Pets can’t describe a symptom or explain when something has been off for a week. That communication gap is exactly why Dr. Symphony Roberson built this veterinary practice around observation, history, and relationship. Her goal from the start has been straightforward: give Eastern NC pet owners access to veterinarian services thorough enough to catch what a rushed exam misses.
At Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic, your pet’s annual exam isn’t a transaction. It’s a data point in a longer picture the team actively builds over time. Preventative health care here is structured around what your specific animal needs at their specific life stage, because wellness care that doesn’t account for who your pet actually is isn’t doing its job.
Why Choose Us
Our Services
As trusted vets in Goldsboro, NC, Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic offers the Goldsboro community comprehensive veterinary care, including medical, surgical, and dental services. We also have an in-house pharmacy with access to specialists, making our veterinary facility a one-stop shop for your pet’s health and medical needs.
Surgery (All Types)
Not every surgical situation is the same, and Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic approaches each case with the level of attention it specifically deserves. Our team handles everything from declawing and spay or neuter procedures to laceration repair and internal injury treatment. Keeping pet owners well-informed at every stage is a commitment we take seriously, because clarity reduces stress for both you and your animal.
On the day of surgery, your pet receives a sedative ahead of anesthesia to ease them into the procedure gently. Our vet and surgical staff remain attentive throughout, tracking your animal’s condition at every stage until they are fully stable. Before heading home, you will leave knowing exactly which signs indicate a smooth recovery and which ones warrant a call to us.
Blood Work (Labs)
Lab results give our team a level of diagnostic clarity that no physical examination can fully replicate on its own. At Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic, blood work (labs) processed through our on-site facility reveals details about your pet’s organ health, immune response, nutrient balances, and potential disease markers with speed and precision. Our vet uses those findings to either confirm a diagnosis directly or determine the most logical next step in your pet’s care.
Certain situations at our clinic also make lab testing a mandatory precaution rather than an optional one. Any cat or dog scheduled for an anesthesia-dependent procedure must be cleared through bloodwork to rule out clotting disorders or sedation complications beforehand. Dogs beginning heartworm prevention medication like ProHeart Injections require the same screening, as administering that treatment to an already-infected animal poses serious consequences.
Wellness Exams
Consistent preventive care is one of the most impactful investments a pet owner can make, and wellness exams are where that commitment becomes action. Each appointment covers a thorough physical assessment, vaccinations against life-threatening illnesses, and an open conversation about anything affecting your pet’s quality of life. At Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic, our vet treats every visit as a fresh look rather than a formality.
Care recommendations following each exam are shaped by your pet’s breed, age, and current health status. Whether your animal needs updated parasite prevention, dietary guidance, or a tailored dental routine, we make sure those specifics are addressed clearly before you leave.
Sick Pet Exams
Watching your pet struggle without knowing why is one of the hardest experiences for any owner, and getting reliable answers fast is exactly what our team is built to deliver. Through sick pet exams, we combine a detailed clinical evaluation with our on-site laboratory and radiology resources to identify the source of your pet’s condition accurately and without referrals elsewhere. Treatment options vary widely depending on findings and may include antibiotics, parasite treatment, fluid therapy, pain medication, or soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
Our first priority upon your arrival at Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic is always your pet’s immediate comfort and stabilization. From there, our vet presents findings and outlines a care approach that reflects your animal’s specific diagnosis rather than a generalized protocol. We encourage pet owners to contact us at the first sign of concern, because earlier intervention consistently improves outcomes.
Dentistry
How well your pet eats and feels daily is closely tied to their oral health, yet bacteria accumulating along the gumline can quietly affect organ function over time. At Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic, routine dentistry visits with our vet address harmful buildup before it progresses into something more serious.
Professional cleanings, full oral evaluations, and extractions for teeth beyond recovery are all part of what we provide. Starting a daily brushing habit early using pet-friendly toothpaste, and reporting changes in eating behavior or mouth odor promptly, makes a lasting difference in your companion’s long-term oral health.
Bathing and Nail Trim
Hygiene routines that happen consistently at a professional level protect your pet in ways that home care alone often cannot match. Each bathing and nail trim session at our clinic addresses fur matting, allergen buildup, and parasite exposure while keeping nails at a length that allows your pet to move naturally and comfortably. Pets with particularly dense coats or recurring skin concerns may also be strong candidates for medicated bathing options we can recommend based on their background.
Our vet takes advantage of every grooming visit to look closely at areas that tend to go unexamined between routine appointments, including the teeth, coat condition, and overall skin health. Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic believes professional grooming and medical attentiveness belong together, because catching something small during a bath is far easier than addressing it after it has had time to develop.
Meet the Doctor
What makes a veterinary team worth trusting isn’t just credentials on a wall; it’s how those credentials show up in the exam room. Dr. Symphony Roberson is the kind of veterinarian who cross-references a skin condition against bloodwork results and a radiograph before settling on an answer, because her background spans surgery, imaging, dermatology, and internal medicine.
Dr. Erin Sanborn brings a perspective shaped by practicing and living across multiple countries, with particular focus on the oral health and long-term preventive care that quietly determines how well pets age. The rest of the team, veterinary assistants, a surgery specialist, and a practice manager, have each chosen to stay, some for well over a decade, which tends to say more about a workplace than any bio paragraph could.
Our Partnership with Symphony Mobile Veterinary Clinic
As dedicated vets in Goldsboro, NC, Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic is proud to partner with Symphony Mobile Veterinary Clinic, a trusted mobile veterinary service also led by Dr. Symphony Roberson. This connection extends our reach and brings high-quality pet care straight to your doorstep.
Symphony Mobile Vet
Convenient In-Home Care
Symphony Mobile Veterinary brings veterinary services directly to your home, making it easy for pets who are anxious, older, or have mobility issues to receive care in a familiar, comfortable environment.
Comprehensive Services
From wellness exams and sick pet visits to surgical care, digital radiology, dental services, and telemedicine, mobile care offers the same high-quality treatment as our clinic.
Continuity of Care
Dr. Symphony Roberson leads both Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic and Symphony Mobile Veterinary, ensuring your pet’s medical history, treatments, and preferences are consistently tracked across both practices.
Expanded Reach Across Eastern NC
With mobile services, we extend Eastwaye’s trusted, fear-free veterinary care beyond Goldsboro to surrounding areas like Kinston and other parts of Wayne County.
Compassionate End-of-Life Support
Through this partnership, we provide in-home euthanasia and quality-of-life consultations, allowing pets to spend their final moments in comfort, surrounded by family.
Shop Our Online Store
With the increased popularity of online shopping and rising costs of everyday living, Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic respects our client’s choice to search for the best possible price on pet supplies and medications. We have an online store as we want to ensure you are being provided the lowest prices and quality medication, please click here to be taken to our online store.
Online Store
Veterinary Financing Options
We believe cost shouldn’t stand in the way of your pet getting the care they need. Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic accepts all major forms of payment and offers veterinary financing options to help make treatment more manageable.
CareCredit
From routine appointments to emergency surgeries, CareCredit gives pet owners the peace of mind needed to care for all your veterinary care needs. Pre-Qualify, Apply, & Pay for Financing by clicking here.
Learn MoreAll Pet Card
All Pet Card is a veterinary-only financing option designed specifically for pet care. It offers payment plans with predictable monthly payments to help you budget for both expected and unexpected expenses.
Learn MoreOur team is happy to answer questions and help you decide which option may be the best fit for your situation.
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Testimonials
Your Pet Picked the Right Time to Find a Smithfield Vet NC Worth Staying With!
A pet seen consistently by a team that knows them is a pet whose problems get caught before they compound. That’s the practical value of committing to a Smithfield vet clinic early, not just for the sick visits, but for the wellness exams, the dental care, and the annual exam that quietly tracks whether something has shifted.
Dr. Symphony Roberson and the team at Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic are taking new patients now. If you want a feel for the people behind the practice before you come in, the clinic’s Facebook and Instagram pages are worth a look, and 919.778.3058 is there when you’re ready to get your pet’s first visit on the books.
FAQs
Does the clinic offer boarding, and is it different from a standard kennel?
Boarding and daycare are available for both dogs and cats in a working veterinary practice, meaning trained staff are present throughout your furry friends’ stay. For pets on daily pet medication or managing a health condition, that level of oversight matters. It’s a meaningfully different environment than a standard boarding facility.
Can the clinic support my pet's nutritional needs alongside their medical care?
Yes. Through Purina Pro Plan Vet Direct, the team provides access to prescription diets tailored to your pet’s needs, including digestive issues, kidney support, weight management, and more. Having nutrition managed alongside veterinarian services means dietary recommendations are built into your pet’s overall wellness care plan, not treated as an afterthought.
How does the Smithfield vet clinic approach wellness and sick care differently?
Wellness and sick care are both handled in-house, so your pet’s veterinary practice stays consistent regardless of why you’re visiting. Routine wellness exams, annual exam appointments, and urgent sick visits all go through the same team, one that already knows your pet’s history and can act on it quickly when something changes. That consistency is what makes this veterinary practice a long-term asset for your pet’s lifelong well-being.
How does the partnership with Symphony Mobile Veterinary Clinic work?
Symphony Mobile is a sister practice also led by Dr. Roberson that extends veterinarian services directly into homes across Goldsboro, Wayne County, Kinston, and surrounding Eastern NC. Telemedicine and in-home euthanasia are available through this partnership, offering compassionate care for situations where a clinic visit isn’t practical or isn’t the right fit for your family. Both practices share the same clinical leadership, so the standard of care stays consistent regardless of where the visit happens.
Does the clinic have any professional affiliations pet owners should know about?
Eastwaye Veterinary Clinic holds affiliations with the AVMA, NCVMA, and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and is recognized as a BBB accredited business and Talk Awards 2020 winner. For any pet owner evaluating a Smithfield vet, these affiliations signal a practice held to standards beyond its own. It’s third-party accountability that online reviews alone can’t provide.
