Conover Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1988 by Dr. Donald Whitener. While working as an Associate Veterinarian in Lincolnton, Dr. Whitener was exploring western North Carolina for possible locations to open his own hospital. He saw a need in the Conover community and opened the business here. The business quickly grew and in 1993 he made his first expansion to the facility and added more kennel and a retail area.