Dr. Howard is seriously the best! I adopted a young dog from a lady that did not give me all the…read moreinformation I needed. So I went to Dr. Howard to have my new dog checked out. She ended up having serious heart worm and needed a serious treatment. Dr. Howard was understanding that it was a big issue for me to so she allowed me to pay ahead of time in payments for the treatment ( thank goodness). My dog went to to the vet and stayed for two days, they called and updated me both days on how my little trooper doing. Now my dog is recovering and doing great! Dr.Howard and her staff are wonderful and really do care about you and your animals. She has a kind heart for people like me that take in animals that need a good home.

Dr. Howard and the entire staff were great. All were supportive with my decision, and honestly more…read morethan patient. They didn't have to spend as much time with us as they did, but it was soooo appreciated.

the best vet in Athens, ga. one of the best, kindest people I have ever met in Mel Cowan. very…read morecompassionate person that has helped me with the life and death of all of my pets for 35 years. highly recommended. the staff is incredible.

Dr. Mel Cown is a 1987 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia…read morehere in Athens. One of the best Veterinarian Doctors ‍ I have met & big heart to take care of animals . I took my dog here & they don't over charge

We moved back to Athens and needed to find a vet for our 14 year old Lab. We knew he needed dental…read morework but always concerned with his age. We took him in for his check up and shots. Staff and vet were very nice and sweet to our dog. They looked at his mouth and confirmed the need for surgery. They gave us an estimate of the charges and we moved forward. When his surgery came they did a great job. They took very good care of our dog and explained everything before hand, and a lot of follow up information post surgery. Our boy is recovering nicely. Cannot recommend this practice enough.

I called twice about the bad grooming appointment at Hope and both times I was told they would make…read morea note of it. Nothing more. The person I spoke with was not understanding of my shock at seeing my cat's whiskers cut off and her hair sheared jaggedly from around her face. Nothing you say will justify how this grooming appointment and treatment afterwards was handled ~

Dr. Heather Falany is literally the best! Hands down the best and greatest veterinary clinic in…read moreAthens. My pets come here for their check-ups and visits; the staff and doctors are the best of the best and love animals. They will make sure you get the right resource and information needed for your fur babies and cannot be happier with them. _________________________________________________________ PARKING | [The location is down the hill and the parking in the front is a little small but they also have parking in the back, but you will most likely find parking in the front all the time.] _________________________________________________________ EXTERIOR & INTERIOR | [The building is located down the hill and is can easily be passed because if you're coming from the oconee connecter side, then there are trees blocking the turn to the entrance that you can easily pass each time. When you walk inside, the clinic is just like any other animal clinic out there.] _________________________________________________________ IS IT CLEAN? | [It's clean majority of the time.] _________________________________________________________ FOOD & DRINKS | N/a _________________________________________________________ SERVICE ‍‍| [The staff and doctors will go above and beyond to help you out. They will always make sure to get the right information and to be there to help you fur babies as much as pawsible! Dr. Heather Falany is literally the best at what she does and always takes care of our dogs in the best way possible. She takes care of our dogs like it's her owns and is always gentle with them when they get nervous at times. Literally recommend her if you happen to go by here for a vet visit or need help.] _________________________________________________________ OVERALL | [They are literally the best. I don't know any other way to express the amount of help I get from them and what they do for our dogs. Definitely, the best ones to visit in Athens.]

As a new doggy owner I was super anxious about finding a good veterinarian clinic around town. They…read morehave exceeded my expectation and then some. Hands down the best vet around! They treat your pet like their own and are all so sweet and friendly in the office! We left my Golden Retriever puppy with them for a week during our vacation and she got so much love while we were gone. The staff was so attentive to her even though momma (me) was so sad to leave her I knew she was in good hands! She gets so excited to come to Good Hands every time we come. Would recommend them to anyone!

My family was desperate to find a mobile vet to come out to do an at home euthanasia so that our…read moredog could pass peacefully at home. After several calls to other businesses who exclusively offer at home euthanasia specifically, but were not willing to come out on such short notice we were given Dr. Wong's contact information. She also came recommended by a member of our normal veterinarian. She was kind and willing to come out on a Sunday with little notice, and she allowed us to wait until 7:00 pm so that my brother could be there. She had excellent bed side manners and was very kind. We were able to have our other dogs come in and say goodbye to Angel before she passed. She sedated our large dog, Angel, enough so that she was completely relaxed and at peace. She even allowed us to take a family picture with Angel. Dr. Wong gave us the gift of our beautiful Angel dying with dignity surrounded by family and I can not thank her enough for that.

South Athens Animal Clinic is sincerely the best vet in Athens - and actually the best vet I've…read morebeen to in 4 states. They are completely thorough with your pet exams and explain everything in detail - I never feel like I'm unsure of what's going on or feel like they didn't do enough (which I have other places). They have wonderful bedside manner with my dogs... and me. Their staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, they are also willing to work with long term clients as far as payments, should you be in a bind - which I have been. They also will suggest a decent home/over the counter remedy if possible, before I run my dog in and they've always been on point and saved me some money. Plus their prices are considerably more affordable than any vet in Athens. Even their prescription meds are considerably cheaper than online pet med carriers. My eldest dog who is 15 has been suffering from some chronic allergies that have plagued him for years. Other vets had me spinning my wheels and spending money on special tests and exams that were unnecessary. I brought my pup in there and they came up with a complete game plan to help him. Dr. Mosher even called me at 7 pm one night to make sure that I understood the plan and came up with something cost effective for me. It has worked wonders. He's bright, healthy, and happy now. Years ago, I was dog sitting for a friend who was out of the country and her dog came down with a horrible ear infection. Dr. Nemitz sent my friend a detailed email with information about what was going on with her dog (as she had limited access to a phone) and gave her his personal cell phone should she have questions. They really care and it shows. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have such a wonderful team of experts helping my little dogs - who are my everything.

They are very responsive whenever we call them. We've taken our pets there ever since we moved here…read more7 years ago and I am so happy we found them.

So, when we moved here our dog was only 3 months old and she was due for her next series of shots…read morewithin a week of being here. The first vet we took her to was nice but there was only one doctor there are we had an appointment but waited over an hour to get seen. We went ahead and got her shots there but never went back. The second place we took her was after she hurt her leg and they claimed she needed a splint and all this other stuff and we believed them. However, their front desk lady was always rude and the vet and his staff were immature and I didn't feel that they listened to our concerns....sooooo, we went to yet ANOTHER vet.... Finally, on the recommendation to Pawtropolis, I took Frankie to Shoal Creek....they explained that she never really injured her leg that bad and that the previous vet should have taken x-rays of both legs and they would have noticed that. Also, both vets (Dr. Elder and Dr. Askren) are sooo nice and they explain everything. I feel that the doctors and all the staff truly care about your concerns and your little furry family member's well being. Even though we are getting ready to move to Watkinsville, I will still take my dog and kitties there.

I found Shoal Animal Clinic on Yelp as we were new to the Athens area. I was very impressed with…read moretheir friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Elder and Hillary were patient and caring with our dog and listened to our concerns. I am impressed with the quick response to the tests taken and their follow up.

Everyone I've spoken to here has been very kind and compassionate. They were recommended to me…read moreafter I had been taking my cat to another vet who couldn't figure out what was wrong with her after about a month and multiple visits. AWC immediately did an ultrasound, figured out she had bladder stones, and got her on a food that made the problem go away! They were transparent about pricing, treatment options, and risks. It's always been easy to get my cats in on short notice. My cats are super anxious but they always seem to do well here! I'm really grateful for their care!

I've been a loyal customer of this practice for 7 years. Today they let me know that I would have…read moreto pay a $54 deposit to make an appointment. Anyways, my dog has an appointment with his new vet next week.

It's bad enough when your four-legged-child gets sick, but it is worse when you're traveling and in…read morea city where you don't know left from right. We had evacuated to Athens from Charleston for Hurricane Matthew and three days into our stay discovered our sweet girl was swelling really bad in her face. When our initial attempts to self medicate with children's Benadryl failed and she started throwing up, I took her in to this emergency vet. The tech and doctor working that day were extremely caring and thoughtful. They approached the examinations and subsequent care plans with reason. After two visits in one day, we eventually settled back into our hotel room and watched our baby like hawks. Connie, the tech who had helped us, called before she wrapped up her shift to check on things. We felt very confident in the care we received. The facility was clean and had everything needed to run diagnostics on our girl. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing emergency vet care, this hospital is a great option.

From the owner: We provide after-hours emergency and critical care services for cats and dogs. During our hours of…read moreoperation, we are staffed with an on-duty veterinarian and animal health staff who are dedicated to providing quality, full-service care.

This is my cat, Sophie's, vet. The staff always take excellent care of my girl. We've been a client…read moreof this office for a few years now. Our veterinarian is Dr. Heather Falany. She is a professional and manages my cat's asthma and other acute conditions like ear infections and UTIs. She and her team at Firehall are the best and who I trust to treat my animal. I highly recommend!

We couldn't recommend a better place to bring your furry friend. We have been coming here for the…read morepast 5 years and would highly recommend the veterinarians and overall staff that work here..