I made an appointment online for the second of February as my elderly cat was having stomach issues. Come to find when I get to the door that they had closed for the day due to "weather conditions". No email no text saying that they would be closed and no option to reschedule. The paper on the door said check Facebook for updates. How unprofessional. I'm writing this review same day and it is 36 degrees and sunny. I come from northern Michigan and when my dog needed surgery the animal hospital I frequently went to was open in -18 degree temperatures. Lazy, slovenly, uncaring, unprofessional, and from what other reviews Ive seen they take your money and run. I hope the worst for this establishment. read more

Been a client for 13 years. 5 furbabies and lots of $$ spent. They really don't care and overcharge so much for medicine. And if you complain desk staff is so rude and dismissive. Since Dr. Hill left it's certainly not the same. If you are I. Search of a vet for your babies....move onto the next!! read more

This is where my daughter takes her kitty. The are in an area with lots of foot traffic. They don't have a parking lot but you can usually find free street parking. The inside is super nice and trendy. There are lots of products and food for sale in the waiting area. The check in process was easy. The ladies at the front desk are nice. The one lady didn't want me asking questions. But that's okay. The prices are high. I think the vet is conservative and thoughtful. read more

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Wonderful front desk! I was visiting from out of town and my pup got an eye infection from the dog park. We woke up and his eye was red and full of green goop. I started calling around and found Central Animal Hospital. Super super sweet on the phone and let me know that they couldn't get me in that day but had an opening the day after. They do charge a $70 deposit for new patients appointments, but that goes towards the appointment visit. When I explained that I wanted to see if anyone could see his eye today, she was very understanding. Told me of a couple other offices to try. I did end up going to a different office, only because they had an opening, so I can't speak for the vets here but the front desk and first impression was very caring! read more

My family went to Central for 14 years with several beloved pets, but the business has changed over the years and we are now choosing to take our cat and our 16-year old senior dog elsewhere for care. I recently had an appointment for a rabies shot only and called 7 minutes late to the appointment time to see if we could still come in. I was told not to be more than 10 minutes. I got there in 9 and was turned away sternly. Now, hey, I understand rules around running a business; I respect that that protects them and values their time. Why didn't the woman on the phone just tell me to reschedule? The worst part is that my 16 year old dog is feeble. Car rides are hard for her. She poops on the sidewalk before going into the vet because she gets so nervous. I explained the situation and was still turned away. After 14 years with them. I've had two other very close friends and pet lovers quit using Central over the years but I've always stood behind them because of Dr. Hill and Dr. Taylor. I know COVID was hard on local businesses, requiring generally stricter rules and enforcement, but there isn't much excuse for putting a senior dog through visible discomfort, wasting someone's time, and then scolding a longtime loyal patron at the fault of your own miscommunication. And it's not so much Central's fault on this final point, but I have routinely been sexually harassed and made to feel very unsafe parking at their facility. Women should be prepared for that. read more

I oversee a group of guide dog puppies in the Savannah area who all receive their veterinary care from Central Animal Hospital. Additionally, my own pet Labrador and cat receive their care from the team at CAH. My Lab has a medical condition that requires daily medication, so he's a little more complex than your average dog. Every single time we contact the staff here, whether it is to set an appointment, ask a question, or receive a follow-up call, we have the best service. The front desk team is kind and as accommodating as possible. The techs are all so gentle and patient. The vets provide compassionate, competent, and thorough care. We've never been disappointed in the care we have received, regardless of which vet we see, and I'm so thankful that we have such a great clinic for our animals! read more

I absolutely had the best service ever. My cat was made very comfortable and he was as relaxed as any animal can be. Even when my dear cat was given two shots he never fought because they made him feel so relaxed that he was purring. I was made comfortable as well. Very friendly staff from the moment you enter this establishment. You feel the warmth and genuine love and care everyone here has for all animals. Now one of the most important part to some is the cost unfortunately, but I was so surprised how reasonable their cost was. I am blown away and will sing their praises. I have found a place where I feel great to take my animals for all their medical needs and means allot to me. I want to thank Cara Hammons for being so gentle and loving to my perts. I also would love to point out that Ashley at the awesome Cat Cafe downtown is who referred me there. Thank Ashley for helping me find this place. We are new in Savannah and had no time yet to establish us our regular veterinarian. Now we have the best one in town. You deserve 10 stars. read more

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I've been going here for years, spent $1000s of dollars on my bulldogs. Today I had an emergency at work and was going to be 10 minutes late. I have never been late, not once. They canceled my appointment. I was considerate enough to at least call and say I was running late. I will never step foot in this place again. read more

I have said it once and I'll say it again. I love the staff at central animal hospital, been bringing my cats and dog here for the past 4+ years and each tech, receptionist, & vet & whoever else I missed are so kind and professional. I could not ask for better people to be caring for my animals. Also shout out to Kassandra, she has been my vet tech twice, once for each cat after a dental procedure and she has such compassion for my cats as if they are her own. There is no one else I'd put the care of my animals in! Obviously wish it was cheaper, but the prices are fair. Highly recommend Central Animal Hospital read more

I am a black female. Upon entering the establishment we were not greeted , we were promptly told to go outside while our dog is seen by the vet due to their mask preference in the business. When making the appointment I was not informed about the mask requirements, but wearing one is not an issue . Upon asking for complementary mask , we were told none could be provide ( which is understandable, but I would think in a time when mask are no longer required and bring in a " hostess city " , hospitality would be prevalent in a customer satisfaction the of job ) . We exited the building to get masks and we're told that that would be fine as long as we return by 330( the time was 308) . We returned at 323, upon entering our frenchie was in my arms . I was handed a clipboard and told to fill out , while doing so my Frenchie got excited and wanted to play with a departing dog . (We never received any of the warm salutations any of the " Caucasian " patrons departing or entering ) my boyfriend went to get our dog while I continued to fill out the form . Upon him returning to our seats , a " tech " , proceeded to come over with a leash and say " we already told you to put the dog on a leash " in the rudest manner ! We expressed to her NO ONE informed us of that . She responded with" are you calling me a liar " at this point we reiterated our stance on the issue because NO ONE TOLD US ANYTHING AND THIS WAS HER FIRST TIMR APPROACHING US. Upon us not backing down , she rudely asked us to leave and turned and said I would be refunded. I told her that would be fine and I needed a invoice . While Karen was scurrying to retrieve it , I talked with the lady we actually had exchanged with and recorded the conversation. She admitted NO ONE TOLD US ABOUT A LEASH FOR US TO BE KICKED OUT. Upon receiving my refund , I returned my application with our personal information ripped up for disposal and exited . It was clear because of our young and hip hop cultured appearance we were treated unfairly and ourselves called liars . We personally feel offended and very disgusted that In these times , we have to deal with situations like these . I came to this place because my " Caucasian " coworkers recommended it . But apparently I didn't qualify for the great customer service I looked forward to. read more

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This review is from a year ago...There are way better placesTown to take your pet...VCA is now my go to place. There are definitely worse places to go, but because of their Covid policy and read more

People are always concerned that vets are in it for the money and not for the health of your furry friend but I can assure you that this place deeply cares about your pet! I have called them on multiple occasions with concerns over my cat and they are always so polite and tell me what to look out for if there is concern. I've had vets tell me to bring my cat in for a check up and then charge me a lot for a quick check up. Central Animal Hospital works with you on your concerns, schedule, pets temperament, and your concerns over cost of procedures. They've even gone above and beyond in telling me what preventative medicine I can use to keep my cat healthy in the long run. I've had nothing but positive experiences with these kind people and I trust them every bit as much with my precious cat! read more

do not go here unless you expect your money taken from you ! first time going and spent 70 dollars up front to book the appointment ..due to traffic i made a calling stating id be late ... they ended up taking the entirety of the money not 50% not 25% the entire 70. regardless of my call they had the most disrespectful staff members and had me on hold for 15 min just to hear the same thing the other rude lady said. first call i made whoever that lady was i don't remember her name was the sweetest though she definitely deserves better coworker! read more

The front desk was not overly friendly but the vet and support staff were amazingly friendly. And the front desk was friendly towards another lady so maybe just me, ha ha. The free mail trim and eat cleaning is a true godsend and prayer request as I do fair with the nail bit and horrible with the ears. There should be an easy book on dog ownership. Anyhow, it helps that Chewie seems to love it here... even the blood work didn't bother him so it's a go! read more

I had an amazing experience at Central Animal Hospital! We found a tiny stray cat inside of a school where I work, so, me being the crazy cat lady I am, decided to take her home. I made an appointment with Central Animal Hospital that same day. The vet is located right on Bull Street with plenty of street parking. I also loved the interior of the building. It is trendy and almost feels like a cool, hipster coffee house until you see the paintings of dogs and cats on the walls. Let me just say, the vet tech Diana was absolutely amazing. I loved her sense of humor and she was very knowledgeable about kittens. She put me at ease about taking in a little street kitty. We saw Dr. Taylor, who was also very sweet. She told us our options on vaccinations and tests without pushing any unnecessary products or treatments. We already have an appointment to come back for the next set of kitty vaccines! I highly recommend this practice. read more

I would give a zero if possible!!! My friend has been taking his dog there since 2013. The dog had been throwing up for the past 24 hours so at 8 o'clock in the morning I called to get an emergency appointment since they close at noon as it being a Saturday. They asked for my friends name and the pets name and what was going on. I told them that I was very concerned he hadn't had food in almost 36 hours but was still throwing up and might be slightly dehydrated! After placing me on a brief hold I was told that they had no available appointments for the day. In shock, I reminded the receptionist that the dog had been a patient there for eight years and was sick and needed to be seen. She proceeded to tell me to call around to other vets to try to find someone that can take him or go to the emergency hospital, and reiterated that they had no available appointments today! Absolutely furious, I hung up and called the vet I use for my animals. I was told they were also book but of course bring him in and they would work him in! hopefully my friend never takes his dog back to an office that doesn't care about their clients!!! read more

I took Casper into his first vet appointment in Savannah today. I was as nervous as he was, or maybe even more. I loved the nurse, and I absolutely enjoyed the doctor, Daniel Iyer. They were gentle and very quick with their examinations. I've never felt more comfortable with vets around him before, and I definitely feel at ease bringing Casper back to see them. The only problem I had was with the front office staff. I knew my mother had taken Casper in for a few shots before he moved here, but the receipt from the previous vet didn't show updated records. So, instead of trying to contact the previous vet, or at least talking me through another solution, I was kind of disregarded like I didn't know what I was talking about. I felt cornered into deciding to get him vaccinated for things I was sure he had been through already. Sure enough, when I got home and called the previous physician myself, I found out he had all but two shots: the two I went in for. I know as an owner, a lot of that was on me. I should have brought his rabies tag and rescheduled my appointment. I just would've liked a little more tenderness from the staff. I'm new at full-time pet ownership and it made the environment stressful for me and pup, so I went ahead and followed through with their suggestions. Next time, I'm going to follow my gut and refuse services I know Casper doesn't need. If the front staff had the same caring attitude as the physicians, I would be head over heels with this place. Bright side: Casper won't be getting rabies any time soon! read more

I just moved to savannah & had no idea where to start with finding a vet. I read a few good reviews about Central Animal Hospital so I called with a few questions & the receptionist was really sweet and informative. I made an appointment (for the next day!) & took my sweet little kitty in for a check up & routine vaccinations. The clinic was beautiful, so well designed and spacious, with beautiful animal art on the walls & attractive furniture. My boyfriend & I looked at one another & mouthed "this looks like an expensive place!" so after I finished filing out the paper work & before signing the bottom, I talked to the very sweet receptionist, letting her know we were on a budget & that we couldnt afford any surprise charges (like at my last vet, when I got to the end to pay, it was almost twice as much as I had expected). She assured me the vet would perform no procedures without discussing it with me first. The vet, Dr. Buck Drummond, was absolutely wonderful. It was definitely the best vet experience I've ever had. He was happy, friendly and really great with our shy little miss Kitty. He gave us money saving tips to help keep her healthy & made sure the all the procedures costs were in our budget, & explained everything thoroughly. The whole thing cost less than I expected, Kitty got all of her medicines and test results (healthy!) & I would recommend this animal hospital to anyone. Im really excited that I have established a permanent vet for my cats!!! read more

I got a voucher from Save a Life to spay my dog, and sadly my usual vet (Case) doesn't take them! So I chose Central, and they did a great job! The vets were very friendly, and the process was so easy. She even did a free nail trim and skin scrape since my pup was showing signs of skin irritation/demodex mites. Very thoughtful. The front desk staff hasn't always been super friendly the 3 times I've been there, but that's a small complaint in comparison to the friendly vets and convenient location. I may be switching vets! read more

Dr. Hill is a wonderful Vet. My dog feels very comfortable around him. Recently he started having a serious medical issue where his health plummeted at an extreme rate. Dr. Hill and the staff at the Central Animal Hospital were there every step of the way to help as if he was their own dog. One of the Vet Techs told me that they had a dream the night before about my dog, I think this shows just how much care the staff puts into what they do and the animals that they serve. Dr. Hill is also very good at communicating and making clear to the pet owner what is going on with their pet. I highly recommend. read more

The BEST place to take your fury family members ! The whole team at Central are professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. The front desk staff, techs, and veterinarians are so good at taking care of my 2 favorite dogs in the world, I wouldn't take them anywhere else. Tad is the best tech he knows my dogs well. He goes out of his way to say hello to us even if he's busy. Everyone there is Awesome !!!!!! read more

I have been taking my furbabies to this business since it was on Ogeechee Ave and Dr. Bink owned it. While I miss the care of Dr. Bink, I feel confident in the current staff. I have 5 animals, 2 cats and 3 dogs so we seem to visit them a lot :) The staff is very professional, compassionate and knowledgeable. read more

Excellent staff all around. Dr. Cara Hammons is awesome. Very clean and affordable prices.

My large family of animals has been treated at Central since 1993 under Dr. Bink...we go way back. Just 2 weeks ago I rushed my dog, Clancy, in with a tympanic stomach which I suspected was a stomach torsion, which is fatal. X-ray confirmed it clearly. Because I didn't waste any time with my concern, Clancy was operated on right away by Dr. Hamman with Dr. Hill advising. It was the first time she did this and was mutually beneficial because Clancy had no complications. He recovered beautifully, thank God. Please learn to recognize life threatening symptoms. The whole staff has always been very good to us and the front desk seem like old friends. I do recommend that any elective sort of surgery that isn't vital, be researched by owners because the advances in vet surgery aren't always necessary to use. But the cost of this education is enormous and vets need work...this applies across the board everywhere and not just animal doctors. In all the times I've been to Central, even in emergencies, everyone was kind and did great work. Once I overheard a man bringing his ancient cat in to be put to sleep because the poor old boy had been hit by a car. Dr. Hill examined the cat very carefully and took a lot of time explaining how the injuries , though gory, weren't actually fatal, and the cat needed stitches and antibiotics. The owner was thrilled.as he'd assumed his 17 year old pet was a goner. I'm happy to share this with the public. read more

Searched all over the internet and read various websites trying to find the best vet in town for my little fur babies. My search ended when I came across an article on Central Animal Hospital and a survey somewhere else listing this place as the editor's choice for best veterinarian in Savannah. I knew it wasn't the closest one to our house but if it was the best I didn't have a problem making the drive for my pups. My two Maltese puppies are litter mates and were 7 months old. I wanted to get them fixed because they are brother and sister and I didn't want to risk them mating because no matter how much you try they still might figure out a way to hook up behind your back! I called on a Friday and asked about making an appointment for a spay and neuter and the nurse told me that because they had never been seen by the vets at their clinic they would need to have a pre-surgical wellness exam to make sure they were healthy enough to undergo anesthesia and made my appointment for Monday. So that Saturday I went down to Petsmart where a group called Save-A-Life sells vouchers for spay and neuter surgeries at a much discounted rate (more if you use them but I already decided on my vet!). Only $20 each for their wellness exams that Monday... which is one hell of a deal compared to prices in Hawaii. (I once had to pay a vet $40 to tell me they didn't know if my dog was pregnant... I knew she was... and one month later we found out she was) Our vet was Dr. Buck Drummond and he was friendly and upbeat from the moment he entered the exam room. The puppies were in great health and I scheduled both of their surgeries for Wednesday. I was SOOO nervous about it... I didn't want my puppies to be scared or hurt.... and the thought of someone cutting them open made my stomach turn... but I knew it was the right thing. Wednesday came and I was nervous but once again everyone was so nice and sweet that I knew my babies would be looked after. I couldn't pick them up until after 230pm but they called as soon as the surgeries were over to let me know that they both were doing fine and recovering. Its Sunday now and both of my puppies have been recovering beautifully. No redness, no swelling, no discharge.... both were eating and going potty by the next day.... and they even called a few days after the surgery to check in on them and make sure they were recovering well. Another thing I really liked about this clinic was when I bought my vouchers from the Save-A-Life people they said the voucher would ONLY cover the surgery and the anesthesia.... that anything extra, including pain medication was out of pocket. That made sense... but when I checked in that morning the nurse mentioned during her explanation of everything that pain meds were included. I left thinking she probably just had a brain fart and expected to pay for the pain meds when I got back. To my surprise... pain meds ARE included at this clinic and they gave enough for two days for my little boy and 3 days for my little girl. I really believe that they could've charged me for the pain meds but didn't. I'm so glad that we found a Vet clinic that we can look forward to going to... because we know we'll be met with warmth and genuine care. read more

jana's review, below, is pretty much exactly my experiences at central. i've returned to the area and needed a dog vet and, after reading many savannah vet reviews (none great, by the way), i decided to give central a try. first visit... made an appointment two days prior, showed up 10 minutes early as requested to fill out paperwork, and... waited 20 minutes to be called back. the front desk seemed amazingly unorganized and borderline-unfriendly and harried. when pup and i finally got called back to an exam room we... yup, waited again. this time for another 10 minutes. mind you, this was at 9am; imagine what it would be if this was a 4pm visit with the office running this late. dr. hill was a friendly and generally informative vet. took all of the vitals including drawing blood for a follow-up lab test and then, curiously, took my dog in the back to express her glands. she gets this done every 6 weeks and i've never had someone take her out to get it done. whatever, i thought. brought her back, went to have labwork analyzed and, again, waited another 10 minutes. this was getting ridiculous. he came back, again apologized, and informed me that the lab equipment was "down." uh, really? i get that problems arise but after nearly an hour i wasn't feeling it. he offered to send the lab work out and call me two days later, which he did. all of this experience just left a bad taste. second time i thought, make it easy, see if the first visit was just an aberration. nope, it wasn't. got her glands done again and, again, they took her in the back. odd, i thought. well, both times her glands were done within a day she was scooting again (if you have a dog you know what i'm referring to), leaving me to believe either it wasn't done properly, enough, or at all. second time this happened, to the tune of $26 (steep for 5 minutes of nothing) and she started scooting again i took her to another vet. mind you, two days after this was supposedly done. vet expressed a ton - not an amount that ever would have happened had it been done properly at central. no more. it's too bad that a vet that seems caring, gentle and pretty good has such a meh office running the show. read more

Unfortunately, I do not share the positive reviews of Central Animal Hospital. I live within a few blocks and gave them numerous chances because it is so convenient to just walk my three dogs over there, but after a year or more of bad experiences, I decided to never return. The front desk staff was never very helpful and did not seem to know what they were doing on most of the visits; on occasion I got someone decent, but that was rare. They were never willing to go above and beyond the bare minimum. The staff's behavior is frustrating, but I could overlook that if I had been impressed with the vets. I wish I could tell you something about the vet(s), but I never met them. Despite all of my visits, never one time did a veterinarian speak to me. My dogs were walked back by a tech, returned by a tech, and I was given a bill. That's the reason I stopped going. I don't want to talk to a teenager reading something off my bill - I want the vet to talk to me. I have never had a veterinarian (and I move often) who did not take me back into the exam room for my pets' annual exams. I at least want to speak with him or her so we can discuss any concerns; I'm not sure how he/she can tell if everything is okay with my pets when he/she has never met them before and doesn't ask me any questions. Ultimately, when one of my bulldogs had an emergency situation and we used Central Animal Hospital for his follow-up, it was more of the same (AFTER my dog almost died!), and I immediately began searching for a new veterinarian. I got multiple recommendations to White Bluff Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Howard, whom I have been going to for quite a while now and I am much happier. I have also, on occasion, due to some unusual circumstances, used Dr. Lester at Islands and been very pleased with his services as well. read more

I'm currently in Savannah from out of town and will not be home for another week, I called to see if they would be able to see my dog as something is wrong with her and I can't figure out what it is and they instantly said we can't see your dog we are booked. So I then asked for a suggestion to another place and the woman on the phone simply said "well just google". She was unhelpful and very uninterested in the well being of my dog. read more

Great office staff and doctor. All were knowledgeable and helpful. Our puppy warmed up to the doctor and nurse faster than anyone before. Our dog didn't want to leave. read more

I want to start by saying how loving and compassionate Dr. Taylor is. She is so kind and her love for animals just radiates through her work. She is thorough, thoughtful, and accommodating. The staff at this office is also so very helpful and understanding. I have been using this vet since they were on Hwy 17 about 13 years ago, and they have only improved. They take great care of my 3 dogs, especially my 13 year old chi hua hua named Bentli. I will always recommend this office!!! read more

We have been clients for three years now and always receive warm, excellent service. Our three cats have received both routine and life-saving care here, the staff has always handled our business with professionalism and respect. Our pets receive compassionate and thorough care and, as pet-owners, we have received ample attention to our questions and concerns. Our appointments are met in good time and communication with the staff has always been pleasant. read more

This is the worst vet experience I've ever had. The vet and I agreed upon a simple procedure to remove one of my French Bulldog's toe nails. At the time she was 1 1/2 old. She was super active and caught it while running. The vet refused to remove the nail by numbing and said she would not do the procedure unless Piglet was under anesthesia. I reluctantly agreed. Anesthesia makes me nervous and I'd rather not put my dog under unless absolutely necessary, but she was healthy and young so we did. I signed off on the exact procedure after the vet examined Piglet for some time and we discussed exactly what she needed: toe nail removal and bandaged up with a couple pain meds for the following couple days. The called me after Piglet was under saying, "Toe cancer is very common in dogs, I don't feel comfortable removing her nail unless you agree to do cancer testing for an additional $150-200. She is under right now, you must make a decision immediately, I can only keep her under for so long." I was shocked. I told the vet we had already agreed that she needed the nail removed, it was an obvious trauma from cracking it while running and that was all that was wrong with her. The vet denied looking at Piglet and determining exactly what she needed done (as I was holding a paper confirming our discussion). I had to argue with the vet for around 15 minutes with her badgering me about my one year old dog having toe cancer. The vet said she was just going to bring her back out of anesthesia and we'd have to watch Piglet for another week or so and then (pay the vet visit and putting her under anesthesia cost again) bring her back in to see if they could remove the toenail and it wouldn't just heal on it's own. I had been diligently watching her toe already for one week and knew it wasn't just going to resolve itself. Finally they finished the procedure and I was able to come pick up Piglet. The vet then brought a bloody baggie out into the lobby and proceeded to squeeze the bloody bag and removed toenail under my face saying, I have seen toe cancer before and this is what we want to send off for labs. It's for your dog's health. This vet is unethical and does not truly care about animal care. They make pressure sales while your pet is under anesthesia. Six months later, her nail has grown back. Her foot looks totally normal and she's healthy and has a new vet who does not pressure sell clients. I WOULD NEVER SEND AN ANIMAL OR FRIEND HERE. read more

We brought our dog in a few days ago and they did such an amazing job taking care of all of us. The front desk staff was cheerful and the nurse was also very sweet to our dog. The doctor and all the staff seem to really care about the animals and they've gone beyond what was asked to make sure our dog is healthy. The doctor even called back two days later to check up on our dog. Thank you for being so kind and helpful! read more

Terrible. Honestly wish I had had another option for my cat while I lived in Savannah. Took him in for obvious tapeworm infection two or three times and they gave him a topical medicine for fleas that went between his shoulder blades. Of course this didn't cure his tapeworm. I went in a second time (received the same medicine but for a heavier weight cat) and that time I applied the dosage it made him lose his fur and vomit for days. It wasn't until I visited home (in the midwest) that I received a shot that fixed the problem immediately. A year later I could tell something was wrong with my cat when he began licking his crotch all the time. I took him in and they charged me for a vet visit but no medicine, saying to just watch. I took him in a week later because I was still concerned (I read that male cats can die from bladder blockage which he obviously had) and they gave me an antibiotic that didn't do anything, and the licking continued. A few days later I woke up to find my cat in unbearable pain, howling and making sounds I'd never heard him make. I had to rush him to an emergency vet hospital with a bill over $1200! Then I had to transport him to Central and got yet another vet bill and the same antibiotic that did nothing in the first place! Lost a ton of money to this place and paid for medicine that never worked. They did succeed in neutering him though so I guess there's that! Awful experiences here unfortunately. I truly believe if I had taken him to my vet at home I wouldn't have had to rush him to the kitty ER. read more

I just fell out of love with this place! I just had the worst experience ever with a Vet. My Dog was operated on last week to remove a tumor which could possibly be breast cancer. This was on Wednesday last week. I called today, the following Tuesday and they told me that the results were in but because the doctor that did the surgery was not in the office until Wednesday, I could not get the results until tomorrow. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! This is my dog's health and this practice of having results and not informing the families right away is unacceptable!!! I paid for the test - they are mine! This vet is so convenient to me; right down the street but I will drive across town now and if I have to and find a new Vet!!!! read more

The prices here were great! I was always impressed with my final bill and the staff was so friendly, it is really the best vet in Savannah.

Besides the rude, unhappy receptionists, Central Animal Hospital has also disappointed me on numerous occasions regarding the health and welfare of my pets, each time becoming more appalling. Finally, I found it in my best interest to take the safety of my pets to another veterinarian. I do not recommend Central Animal Hospital to anyone. (1) First, in October 2012, I brought my 2 year old dog, Maggie, to Central Animal Hospital (CAH) because she was rapidly swelling on one side of her face. I was worried it was an allergic reaction that could be affecting her breathing. The veterinarian looked at her in the waiting room and said she was almost positive it was a spider bite and that it was definitely not affecting her breathing, but then requested she take her in the back to "give it a closer look". After five minutes I began to get worried- Maggie is a very nervous dog, and I do not like to be away from her in stressful situations like this one. Finally, they brought her back up front and said they had ADMINISTERED A STEROID (WITHOUT MY PERMISSION), and then proceeded to charge me for it. I said I thought no steroids were necessary considering it was not affecting her breathing, and she apologized, saying she should have asked me first... I was furious with the outcome of this visit, and decided I would try another veterinarian, which I used for about 3 months, but once I adopted another dog from a shelter, CAH was on the list of possible vets to choose from regarding discounted spays, while my new vet was not, so I decided to give CAH another chance. (2) In the winter of 2013, I noticed a small growth on Maggie's armpit. It had been there for a while, looking only like a little freckle, but was becoming raised and more noticeable, so I wanted to check it out. I brought her to CAH, where the vet proceeded to "shave the hair around the growth to get a better look" and SHAVED THE ENTIRE GROWTH OFF. He said he thought it was a BLOOD BLISTER, considering it fell off so easily and bled so profusely. Six months later, I decided to get a second opinion, considering it had nearly quadrupled in size. This educated veterinarian said it was, IN FACT, AN ANGIOMA (benign tumor), that will most-likely continue to grow, but is harmless and painless (3) Next, in April of 2013, I rescued a stray cat that needed to be treated for fleas, so I quickly booked an appointment with CAH that day. The veterinarian evaluated my cat, Violet, saying that she was no more than 6 months old, and advised that I get her a distemper vaccine that visit, so I did. Two weeks later, Violet was showing obvious signs of pregnancy, so I took her to CAH again, where they now told me Violet was definitely no less than 3 years old, and that THE DISTEMPER VACCINE COULD KILL OR, AT THE LEAST, CAUSE SERIOUS BIRTH DEFECTS TO HER UNBORN KITTENS. This particular vet then told me that these kittens were due any day now. One month later, they were actually born... Obviously, I am no longer using Central Animal Hospital, but I felt the need to share my experience. This is not just a one-time occurrence. Central Animal Hospital is a group of extremely incompetent, under-educated people who should no longer be in business. read more

Dr. Hill is one of the most amazing vveterinarians I've been to. He is friendly and knows his "stuff"! However, something that makes me nervous is the lack of organization at the front desk. I normally wait at least 30-45 minutes when I have a scheduled appointment, which I understand that it sometimes cannot be prevented. An apology would be a professional thing to offer though, as we as customers are to respect their time by being on time for an appointment! I also find that when I leave messages for the doctors, they sometimes get the messages and sometimes they do not. In a perfect world, one business day is what I expect as a customer, even if it's a follow up call from a front-desk person. I stay frustrated at being put on hold each time I call, and the girl at the front (her name starts with a D) always seems very frazzled or stressed out, which stresses me out. She was not very compassionate today when I told her that we made a special trip back from ATL to bring my dog to them as Dr. Hill said it was important that I do not wait until Monday. He was so nice and compassionate! Anyhow, we cut our Thanksgiving short (my fault for my lack of time management!) and rushed it home to take my dog to them for a possible bladder infection. I called as a courtesy as I was running 10 minutes behind and she suggested that I just book the appt. for Monday. She didn't even ask why I was bringing my dog in for an appt., and she said the only thing she could recommend was an emergency clinic which is close to $200 just to bring her in! I told her that the Dr. said it was important that my dog was brought in immediately and she still responded in a nervous, non-compassionate way. With this being said, I think that the way a front desk is operated tells a lot about organization and they may be under-staffed. We are going to go to a different animal hospital because of this but hate to b/c of their awesome doctors. :( read more

I have been taking all 3 of my dogs to Central for some time now and the Vets and staff are always wonderful! I never have to wait very long at all and the prices are so much better than some of the other vets in town. I wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

I have 2 German Shepherds. They are the biggest babies and refuse to walk in. The techs go to the car and take them out and return them after the visit. I have had both spayed or neutered there and the whole staff is great. They call the day before as an appointment reminder and the day after surgery, they call to check on the condition of the pet. Their office is so well organized and ready to assist in any way. The prices are oh so reasonable also. read more