My family and I love Dr. St.Onge and his team at Buckhaven - everyone is so conscientious and down to earth. It really feels like a small town vet despite being in metro Atlanta. Dr. St.Onge is always very patient and thorough - I highly recommend this office! read more

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We love Buckhaven! My 5 year old corgi loves when we pull up to the vet if that tells you anything! Excellent and caring staff, very clean and comfortable accommodations; they'll take care of your pets like one of their own! read more

got there and they asked for my informatio,and immediately took me to a room!Good service!Loved everything about this clinic!

This is by far the best vet in Brookhaven, Dunwoody. Dr's and staff listen to concerns and are open about your options on our furry loved ones Highly recommend read more

Top notch EVERYTHING!! From the front desk and beyond, Buckhaven is everything and more. I learned so much and the fur baby, Nova, seemed to love it too. She was less anxious than she usually is, which is a great sign. I soooo appreciate the vet taking time to review all of my concerns and educate me on ways to make this itchy baby more comfortable. OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE and the vet and his assistant were friendly and so very knowledgeable. If you want a vet who cares and knows his/her stuff, Buckhaven is it. Oh and VERY CLEAN unlike many other vets I have visited. Everyone we encountered was pleasant and helpful. Oh and parking is a breeze, as they have a parking lot. read more

I WISH I COULD GIVE A ZERO. PLEASE READ. On Wednesday, August 17, I took my 16 month old perfectly baby boy fully vaccinated, in for a cough he was experiencing. He was vaccinated including the influenza vaccine. Dr Johnathan spent less than ten minutes w my dog and immediately diagnosed him w kennel cough and prescribed antibiotics. On Friday two days later I knew this was not kennel cough and more serious. My husband and I called the office 5-7 times regarding his condition and decline. They would not call me back and would not see him or take this seriously. Dr mark is purely negligent. My dog died over the weekend at VEG in Alpharetta. The money doesn't matter I would spend my life to get my dog back. They did not care about the condition of my animal and please DO NOT GO HERE. read more

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We had a great experience at BuckHaven. We called on a Wednesday and were able to get an appointment for that Saturday as a new patient. We were allowed to go inside, even with social distancing going on. It made us feel more comfortable that we got to go in, especially since we'd never been before. There were no other patients in the lobby, and we were easily able to stay six feet away from the employees. The inside was decorated very nicely and the room where we saw the vet was huge. The place felt very clean and well-kept. The receptionist was so kind and welcoming. The vet tech, Mary (I believe), was also wonderful. Our pup took to her right away, and she took to him. The vet, Dr. Britton, was amazing as well. They were patient with us as we asked a bunch of new dog parent questions. Even after they clipped our dog's nails, he didn't hold it against them and still loved on them. We don't think the prices were anything out of the ordinary. They itemized the bill: office visit ($61), leptospirosis vaccination ($34.61), decal check ($88.16), heartworm antigen test ($53.72), nail trim (free), Trifexis (they said the first one is free), PhytoVet CK shampoo ($23.06) for allergies. It was $260.55 in total, which is about the same as what we've seen from other vets. On the bill, they have reminders with dates for future vaccines, which is helpful. We felt like we were in very good hands at BuckHaven and we'll be back. We definitely trust them with our favorite family member! read more

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WARNING- READ PLEASE- DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING TO SEE DR. MARK! He lacks ALL bedside manner and has 0 sympathy for what you are experiencing with your pet/dog. If you care about your animal at all (it is clear that Dr. Mark does not), please take your animal/child somewhere else for optimal vet care. He did not follow surgical procedures that were provided to him and takes no accountability for his mistakes. He then proceeds to blame me for being emotional and not clearly "hearing" him. All practitioners involved also failed to inform me that an epileptic dog might be prone to seizures while exposed to anesthesia. Not a pleasant surprise and something we should have been warned of. The practice themselves were very quick to check-in my dog for surgery without providing me any insight into expectations or answering questions for surgery. Even post-surgery instruction lack detail of medication and care to provide. I had to initiate a conversation before handing over my dog. Dr, Mark takes NO accountability for his actions, as well as, remains defensive in his standings. To top it all off, my dogs incision from surgery is now infected and you can bet that we are now seeking optimal care for our dog at another vet clinic. It shocks me that he has been in practice for as long as he has. He needs to retire. He has great staff that work for him and it is such a shame that he is ruining his own practice for all involved. If you live in the Brookhaven area or anywhere close, please go see ANY OTHER VET. Spare yourself from this rude, arrogant, immature and unprofessional gentleman who likes to call him self a veterinarian. read more

Just came here for the first time for our Yellow Lab and had a great experience. Dr. Holzwarth was timely, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Nice to see Veterinarians who love what they do, would recommend! read more

Amazing practice that we love. Dr Mark is great and incredibly kind. I would never take my dogs to anyone else.

I came to Buckhaven the first time in what would turn out to be one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life. You think a limp is going to be a sprain or something but in our case, it was bone cancer. Upon receiving the diagnosis I completely flipped out and felt so thankful Dr. Mark St. Onge was chill enough to ride it out with us and explain the options. Even more grateful that when we decided not to amputate and do chemo he supported our choice to let her go; and after a month of spoiling and loving her he came to our home to euthanize her in the comfort of her own bed. The practice itself is exceptional. The lovely lovely women who work with Mark are sweet, knowledgeable and professional. Hayley, Samantha, Mary and Shelby thank you so much for your many kindnesses. After losing our beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback Im overly worried about my new puppy and they don't judge me for being a paranoid freak. Every appointment i've made I saw Mark on time. I walked in on a busy Saturday and they did find time for me while serving the clients who had scheduled for that day. I like that this is a private business not a corporate veterinarian office. Believe me it makes a difference in treatment when the vet makes the decisions and not some accountant's protocol list. The facility itself is fantastic very clean and tidy and they always offer water or coffee while you wait. Without reservation I give Buckhaven 5 stars really glad their office is so close to my home or I might never have found them. read more

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We recently relocated to Chicago, and trying to find a new vet here has made us appreciate (and miss!) Buckhaven so much. We have two dogs, 4 yr and 1 yr, and have only ever taken both of them to Buckhaven. The older one was an extremely sick rescue when we got him, and has since visited Buckhaven for a number of reasons - shattered tooth extraction, tapeworms, rough bought of diarrhea, issues keeping weight on, etc. Dr. Mark has always taken great care of him and Buckhaven has always been able to squeeze him in when there's a serious issue that pops up. They are quick to let us know if something we think is a scary issue, is actually probably innocuous, and are great about being non-judgmental if we decide to opt for what turns out to be unnecessary extra testing anyways. Additionally, when he had some separation anxiety pop up, the techs were quick with suggestions to help ease it (turns out country music works wonders for him). While our younger dog has only ever visited for routine care, she can be temperamental with being handled, and we've never had an issue with her and any of the staff at Buckhaven. They've always been respectful of her space and careful in handling, taking time to play with her and make her comfortable, while being cognizant of not getting her TOO excited and aroused, and are currently the only place that have been able to successfully dremel her nails. Additionally, the facility is clean, the techs always remember us and our dogs, and the dog rooms are large and spacious. The entire staff has no qualms about getting on the floor to play with the dogs, and take the time to make sure any nerves are calmed before proceeding with care. Dr. Mark also talks and jokes directly to each of our dogs which I love. Honestly, our only complaint is that Buckhaven is located in Atlanta, while we no longer are! :) read more

I don't write reviews often, or ever, but Dr. Holzwarth is easily the best vet we've ever had and quite possibly better then our own doctors. He's thorough and very communicative. Cant recommend him enough read more

I cannot recommend this vet at all. I took my [off the street rescue] 1.5 y/o dog there after he was diagnosed with heartworm and I had moved to Brookhaven. He always seemed to be overly concerned with costs and affordability, when I never once shrugged at prices. He gave my dog an abbreviated protocol for heartworm treatment (three injections within a couple of days and one that is NOT suggested by the American Heartworm Society) which still had my guy testing positive nearly a year later (and always on a preventative). Further, when I first went to him he suggested I switch from Sentinel Spectrum to just Sentinel since "he doesn't need tapeworm protection." The fact that he couldn't even remember my dog or what service he had done on him the first time we went back after the treatment also made a very bad impression on me. So, a year later (and at a very reputable vet with emergency services) my guy went through the proper heartworm treatment (One injection, then another one a month later, and another one a day later) and is back on Sentinel Spectrum, as tapeworms are very common in Georgia and, regardless of how much flea protection I use, I don't mind spending money to make sure my pet is protected. In summary, I'm not really sure why Dr. Mark made the decisions he did with my pet but he doesn't seem to be really knowledgeable about current treatments and/or puts costs before the well being of the pets. read more

My dog and I love BuckHaven Veterinary Clinic! Dr. Mark and the staff clearly know what they are doing, are always so attentive, kind and friendly. I am never worried when I leave my dog in their competent care for whatever she needs. Thank you to everyone at Buckhaven! read more

There are so many great things about Buckhaven Vet, the list could go on and on. The entire staff is kind and thoughtful, really making you feel taken care of and understood. They have all hands on deck and everyone knows what's going on, which is such a relief. We have a 1 year old French Bulldog named Theo who was just neutered + microchipped + had a hernia repaired by Dr. Holzwarth. The entire process was seamless from drop off to pick up. They called me to keep me updated and took such great care of Theo. As always, I'm so impressed by the team at Buckhaven Vet and really happy to have found a vet we trust! Thank you Dr. Holzwarth + thank you to Samantha, Victoria, Mary and Kat for always making Theo feel at home! read more

I wish I could give 0 stars, but not an option. I was bringing my puppy, Luigi, here for 4 months. Most of the time I was happy. The last time I brought him in I expressed a concern about the flea tick medication they previously prescribed. Dr. John, who I've never seen before, recommended a 90-day dose of Bravecto oral flea/tick medication. My puppy is an Italian greyhound, a super fragile skinny dog that is barely over 10 lb. Dr. John prescribed a 90-day dose of Bravecto flea/tick medication for a 10-25 lb. dog. From the moment we gave Luigi the oral medication, he was stumbling the rest of the day, could barely stand up, slept the entire day, and would not eat or drink anything. That evening he also had horrible watery diarrhea. When I researched what this medication actually is, I discovered it is actually PESTICIDE. I should have done my research, however I was trusting the medical qualifications of Dr. John and trusted him to make the right decisions for Luigi, and did not look into this medication first. Dr. John did not even ask me how often I take Luigi out for walks or anything. It was January when he prescribed this, and I was not even planning on taking Luigi out in the cold weather at all until it got warmer. This medicine was NOT NECESSARY, and I wish I had done my homework as Dr. John's prescription was a VERY bad choice for Luigi. Bravecto causes seizures, lethargy, liver damage, among a long list of other things! After the bad side effects Luigi was experiencing for about 2 days, I called Buckhaven Veterinary Clinic and let them know what was going on. They told me if would be a week before any of the Drs. could see Luigi, they expressed no concern, and told me to take him to an ER. I did do that, however it was extremely cold how they treated me on the phone. Luigi was admitted to VCA Briarcliff where they administered fluids for his severe dehydration, gave him an anti-nausea shot, and advised me to monitor him to see if he would start eating. They are a very caring staff! They agreed the sickness he was experiencing was from the Bravecto oral flea/tick medication. Dr. John from Buckhaven Veterinary Clinic actually did call me that day when I was about to go pick up Luigi. This is what he said to me "What makes you think that the Bravecto is what caused all this? I disagree and would like to talk to VCA Briarcliff". I was appalled at his response! It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that as soon as you give your puppy an oral flea/tick "Pesticide" that the reason he is lethargic, off balance, not eating/drinking, and has water coming out of his little butt is that the Bravecto is what caused it!! I mean come on dude!! What veterinary school did you go to!? After another week of barely eating ¼ of what he typically would eat in a day, I had to take him back to VCA Briarcliff ER, This time they again administered fluids under his skin, gave him another shot of anti-nausea, and also did a full panel of bloodwork. His liver enzymes were very elevated - which liver damage is another side effect of Bravecto. They also did a full Bile Acid Liver test the next day due to his elevated liver enzymes, which did come back ok, thank God! The next step was to take him to BluePearl Veterinary Clinic in Sandy Springs for an Ultrasound. They did find something on the ultrasound, but I would have to do a Liver Biopsy which is a very invasive procedure. They recommended holding off on that until after we retest his bloodwork after 30 days. It's been 6 weeks after the Bravecto, and Luigi still does not have his full appetite back. He is now only eating about 1/3 of what he typically would eat in a day. We are retesting his blood this coming week at VCA Briarcliff. I am praying my little boy is going to snap back to normal after the 90 day is over and this pesticide is out of his system. Thank you so much Dr. John and Dr. Mark at Buckhaven Veterinary Clinic for almost ruining my poor Luigi and for the $4,500 in ER bills as a result of your lack of concern, and your denial of your bad decision for prescribing this medication to such a small fragile puppy. I even called 4 days ago to speak with you, the owner Dr. Mark, before I wrote this, and again, received no call back. Not surprised though. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. SAVE YOUR PETS!! read more

I've had nothing but wonderful experiences at BuckHaven. The staff is friendly and the vet is very professional. After taking my dog in for a routine visit, I found out that he needed a minor surgery. The vet took the time to answer all of my questions and go over each of the costs prior to my dog's surgery. He definitely made me feel at ease. The office was very prompt about follow-up as well, and seemed to really care about how my dog was doing. I highly recommend this practice! read more

Our dog Andre was experiencing extreme diarrhea, couldn't sleep, and was basically miserable. Called BuckHaven and they were booked, but said they're call if they had any cancellations. Called later that day and had an opening with Dr. Holzwarth. As previous posters have stated, he was great, as were the techs that assisted. Took time for us to describe the situation and came up with a treatment plan that was extremely workable. Went over what to look for, things to avoid, and had everything ready for us to take with us as far as meds and food were concerned. Happy to report that Andre loves his new food and is back to his old self! Dr. H and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Oh, and no long wait which is nice especially when you have an anxious pet. read more

There is no other vet in the city I would trust my dogs to. The office staff is awesome and very caring. Not only is Dr. Mark extremely knowledgable and very professional he has the best "bedside manner" of any vet I have ever been to. It felt to me that he treated my dog as if it were his own. I brought my 15 year old whippet Cosmo to Dr. St Onge knowing in the back of my mind it was probably "that time," but hoping that there was still something that could be done to make him healthy. In the end, Dr. St. Onge came to my house to put my dog down underneath the tree in the front yard where he would always lay and watch the cars because he knew that Cosmo would be more comfortable in a place he was more familiar with. I have had many dogs in my lifetime and I have never had a vet go out of their way (on their day off) to do what Dr. St. Onge did for me. read more

This is a terrific animal hospital/vet clinic in Brookhaven. The facilities are spotless and you can tell the staff really cares about your animal. Dr. St. Onge goes out of his way to explain things and makes sure you understand. I'm so glad I gave this place a try! read more

Can I give less than one star? I don't understand any of these ratings. This vet is very expensive and both times I went the customer service was poor. I guess the people writing these reviews personally know the doctor or something. I had an appointment and after 45 minutes of receiving no service I had to walk out. I was given an estimate of another 15 minutes but it was one of those estimates you know they will have to backtrack on. I understand another animal had an emergency but that is why they have emergency clinics. That would be similar to walking into your PCP if you had a traumatic injury. I will not be going back and would not recommend to anyone. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience here. The staff is top notch,friendly, and communicate very well. Dr Mark impressed me the other day when my pooch was in to get spayed. After the procedure he personally called and explained everything went well and what time she could be picked up. The next morning he called again to check up on her. In my opinion this is unheard of. I feel he went beyond the call of duty. He really cares about the animals he treats. He has treated her since she was a few weeks old. I felt comfortable with Dr Mark the first time I met him. He rolled my Doberman puppy over and played with her soft underbelly!!! Very caring and it show. Kudos doc!!! read more

Love love love Dr. Mark! I've been taking all of my pets to Buckhaven since they opened and I love them. Dr. Mark is honest and direct, which I appreciate. He doesn't try to soft shoe it like some will, so I know if he tells me something is necessary, I know that does not mean optional or might be put off till later. They always call to check on our animals after a procedure, even when we had to take them somewhere else. I highly recommend this veterinary practice. They have brought on other vets as the business grew and they are all incredible. I never leave feeling I should have gone to some country vet to save a penny b/c the prices are reasonable and I've never been charged for anything frivolous. read more

They kept wanting me to do tests and I did not feel the tests were necessary. They would not fill a prescription for a reoccurring issue. They would not refill the prescription unless I scheduled another visit for tests. I feel as if they were trying to gouge me for more money. They never called back to answer questions which is bad communication and poor customer service. I will not to back !!!! The above was supposed to read BROOKHAVEN VETERINARY CLINIC. read more

I cannot fully express how wonderful Dr. Mark and his staff are at BuckHaven. :) They are so attentive and loving to all the animals in their care, and always do their best to make you feel at ease. I have two pups, one of whom has Cushings Syndrome. Dr. Mark recognized the hormonal imbalance and directed us to the specialist who got us a diagnosis, and he is now on the meds he needs. We do regular check ins on his condition with Dr. Mark, and we are so thrilled with the care provided. I recommend BuckHaven vet to anyone and everyone. I will never take my fur-kids anywhere else. :) read more

Love this place. Never owned a dog before and they make it a breeze. Staff is always so friendly and nice. Remember your dog as soon as it comes in. Very professional and my dog loves them too, they all carry treats so she loves following them around. Very caring staff also, Not open sunday and I had to go to the 24 emergency care vet. Dr Mark called me the next day to make sure Ruby was doing alright and also his opinion on more tests she needed. Love to see the commitment to my dogs health. Will always come back to this vet and I will be sad if I ever have to leave Atlanta. I will always recommend this vet to anyone looking. read more

I bring all 3 of my dogs here. The staff is super friendly and the doctor knows his stuff! It's a pleasure going to this vet. Keep up the great work Buckhaven. read more

The staff is terrible and rude. A girl named Shelby at the front desk hung up on me when I kept asking questions that she didnt know the answer to. There is a different doctor every time you come in for a visit and they never know whats going on with your pet. Every time you call in for a prescription refill they tell you it wont be ready for one week or more. Very overpriced vet for very poor quality and customer service. read more

Dr. Mark St Onge is a friendly, caring, patient doctor for our golden retriever. We brought our puppy to Buckhaven Vet Clinic the day we picked her up at 8 weeks old. Since then, we have been very happy customers for the last 3+ years. Very nice facilities, very attentive staff, and fantastic care of our dog. I highly recommend Buckhaven and Dr. St. Onge to anyone who asks. read more

We recently had to put our dog to sleep (13.5 years with cancer) and as awful as that day was, I could not recommended a better vet. It was a very hard decision for our family and we struggled on whether we were making the right decision. Everybody at the office was so empathetic, morally supportive, patient, and comforting. I really could not speak more highly of a vet. They did a great job of walking us through the process and in giving us space and waiting until we were ready to start. We will definitely continue to take our future dogs there. read more

Jonathan Holzwarth, the receptionist, and the vet techs were ALL amazing. They were so kind, caring, and thorough. Dr. Holzwarth spent the most time with my pet than any vet every has before. He answered my loads of questions and made himself completely available to us, taking a great amount of time to examine Sadie and talk with me. I will definitely be making this my regular vet office!!! read more

I would not go to this place. They do not run a good business. We boarded our dog there for a day and brought her food in for her and they forgot to feed our dog. read more

First visit for Coco Ehler the miniature schnauzer went well! Dr. Mark was good, Samantha in front was very good. Showed us "submission" hold for schnauzer. YES! read more

Had to get the kitty a rabies shot due to moving into my new apt. Making an appointment over the phone was easy and when I arrived I was seen quickly. Dr. Mark was very friendly and gave me some recommendations on putting my cat on a diet. He told me how to read the labels on food to make sure she was eating the right amount of calories and although he suggested a food brand, he didn't pressure me to buy it, he just told me what to look for in OTC brands. I have already seen improvements in her weight. Front desk staff was friendly as well and the office is lovely and clean, I would recommend Buckhaven to any other pet owners. read more

Buckhaven Veterinary Clinic is just awesome! The facility is always clean and the staff are great. My dog, Sookie, is very scared of men and Dr. St. Onge and his amazing staff are more than happy to roll around on the ground with her to make her as comfortable as possible. They care for your pet as if they are their own and keep current on the research of veterinary medicine. I recommend them to all my friends with 4 legged kids. read more

We have had dogs in our family for almost 14 years now. We were originally with Briarcliff Animal Hospital and then transferred our dogs to Pharr Road Animal Hospital. One saturday our aging dog (he is 13) was having a difficult time. When we called Pharr Road they couldn't see him so I just stopped by our now local vet, Buckhaven Animal Clinic. Dr. Mark fit him into his already busy saturday schedule and was just wonderfully pleasant and great with our dog. I have since moved our dog to Buckhaven Veterinary Clinic. He is great. Hands down, the best. Honest and thorough. And his front desk and staff are friendly and helpful! read more

This facility is extremely clean. The doctor is personable. The young staff is friendly. There were treats for my dog. We are currently looking for a new permanent vet. We plan to check out one or two more, but Buckhaven may become our permanent vet. read more

My name is Megan and I had the very unfortunate experience of having to say goodbye to my beloved dog of 16 years. I took him to Dr. Mark yesterday with barely any notice and not only was he caring and professional, he made this horrible experience the best it possibly could be. Larsson left this world as peaceful as possible in a comfortable environment. His staff was understanding and super friendly. They all checked on me asking if they could get me tissues, water, anything at all. I will refer BuckHaven Vet to anyone and everyone. read more

I can't find anything bad to say about this place. Dr. Mark's awesome. His staff is laid back and genuinely seem to care about our pup. His office is clean and doesn't smell like a nursing home (how I usually envision the smell of a vet's office). I would never go back to a mill-type vet like VCA; you just don't get the personal attention & care that you do here. read more