Our vet for decades. Dr. Fitzsimons is caring and gifted!. Though we have vets closer to us, Dr. Jim is always our choice for quality care! read more

Lancelot passed away recently at the age of 16. We credit Dr. Fitzsimons for his long life. At the age of 9 another vet told us there was nothing else we could do. Under Dr. Fitzsimons he lived 7 years longer! He doesn't just treat the symptoms, he finds the problem and treats that. Excellent Doctor, excellent team! We highly recommend this Veterinary Clinic!! read more

Cumming Veterinary Clinic - 12 year old Lancelot! We love Dr. Jim!! - Veterinarians Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

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I had to leave this clinic. It was the most outrageous experience I've ever had with any vet at any time in my life. I am 74 and I've had many many dogs and cats and birds. Do not go to this place. Dr. Martinez left. There is an outrageous attitude there and I believe it starts at the top. I now use Creekside animal clinic and have been very happy there for the last three years. Dr. Julie is so wonderful. You are making a big mistake if you use Cumming Vet veterinary clinic. read more

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I brought my dog, Marley, to Cummings Veterinary Clinic for a rhinoscopy after noticing a little discharge from her left nostril. Dr. FitzSimons informed me that some bleeding might occur after the procedure but failed to explain the potential for profuse bleeding and prolonged pain. At no point was I adequately informed that Marley could suffer such extreme symptoms in the days following the procedure. The risks were grossly understated, and the information provided was misleading at best. Two days after the rhinoscopy, Marley began bleeding from both nostrils, and was clearly in pain. This level of post-operative distress was never communicated as a possibility. Additionally, no post-surgical care plan was provided. Dr. FitzSimons simply told me to contact my dog's primary care veterinarian, effectively shifting responsibility for complications arising from a procedure he performed. This is completely unacceptable and constitutes a failure of basic professional duty. To make matters worse, the biopsy results from the rhinoscopy were not received until 11 days after the procedure an unusually long delay for a diagnostic test of this nature. This delay further compromised any opportunity to intervene effectively and provide Marley the care she desperately needed. Marley was active, joyful, and doing zoomies the day before the procedure. She died exactly 2 weeks later. There is no doubt in my mind that the care -or lack thereof- she received at Cummings Veterinary Clinic directly contributed to her suffering and premature death. I will be taking further steps to ensure others are made aware of the substandard medical care, lack of transparency, and ethical failings demonstrated by this clinic. Cummings Veterinary Clinic has made it clear that profits come before patients, and every pet owner deserves to be warned. read more

They charged me $50 for a 6 minute phone consult for a cat that I had rescued and was fostering. I'm a client of theirs for 18 years! This was the last straw. read more

Disgusting customer service. Total rip off . Beware. People who talk mean to their customers is not somewhere you want to bring your pet.

Extracted 5 teeth from my dog when they only had permission to extract 1. They called after the X-rays and examination to say 4 more teeth had deep pockets and need extraction. They said because he was 11 yrs old he should also have renal testing. I said DO NOTHING MORE to my dog, just clean his teeth which he was brought in for. The Dr. Then tried to sell me on some gel to be put in the spaces. I again said do NOTHING More. WHEN MY HUSBAND went to pick him up, they had extracted 5 teeth. They charged $748.00. Money must have been their main motive NOT the well being of my dog DO NOT TRUST THEM. I have the paper work to prove what I have said. I could wrote more but hopefully, this is sufficient read more

Cumming Veterinary Clinic - Bets remove teeth without permission - Veterinarians Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

I have tried to order flea and tick medicine for my dog and they cancelled my orders as I had not brought my dog in for a well check up. Im sorry it's a pandemic and we are not going to vets, doctors or other places. So I switched Vet's. Obviously they only care about making money for the well check up. Sad :( read more

Disappointing. It's so important that being fur baby parents that you take your pet somewhere where they not only are being treated kindly but you are aren't getting ripped off or your kindness for weakness because they know how much you care about your pet. They charge you off of who you are and are money hungry. One person hung up the phone mid conversation. Rude read more

It's a clinic based on a veterinary business; not an intimate veterinarian setting. Don't expect a lot of face time with these vets. Skilled vets on staff. But the experience with them has changed since our first experience with them 7 years ago. Again less direct Face Time with vets yet more cost associated with visits. Prices have increased dramatically recently. Probably due to new additions and business cost. They require an appointment on their terms for everything. Vets work by voicemail and return calls on their schedule. Don't expect a vet wanting to create a client involved relationship but more a of a one sided experience again based on the clinics convenience not yours. Staff experience is limited based on maturity. One year is considered tenure for this clinics staff. read more

Dr. FitzSimons is wonderful! He is extremely knowledgeable, very detailed in his explanations, and genuinely cares. The entire office staff is friendly and quick to help. We are so thankful we were referred to this clinic. read more

Worst place to take your pet. They lack compassion. Only worried about nickel and diming you. I would not give them a single star if that were an option. Terrible place. read more

We took my wife's 16.5 year old dog here recently since we just moved to the area. Amazing staff and doctors. She had a mass in her stomach that was so large and due to her age, surgery was an iffy option. Dr. Martinez gave me all the options and told me straight when I asked him to give me the straight forward opinion. Ultimately, we decided to euthanize her yesterday. Dr. FitzSimmons is an amazing person and doctor with the way he handles his job. Thank you to everyone there Pam, Brandy, Dr. Martinez and Dr. FitzSimmons for making such a painful experience as positive and smooth as can be. If you are looking for a new vet, look no further, you will not be disappointed. After our experience here, I find some of the negative reviews on here are from people who only leave negative and exaggerated reviews in general. You can for sure trust CVC to do the best for you and your furry family members! read more

Cumming Vet Clinic was able to get my fur family in on very short notice (three) and the service and staff were excellent. If you are concerned about social distancing, don't be. They offer curbside pick-up and drop-off, all the staff wear masks, and payment is contactless. This made it very convenient and I was able to run a couple of small chores during my wait. Additionally, I discovered (as I suspected) that my previous vet was giving my pets vaccines that were not necessary as my pets are inside pets. Dr. Jim went over my the wellness of my pets and was very thorough. This was the best veterinary experience I have had thus far and I and my fur family will be back! read more

We have had dozens and dozens of experiences at Cumming Veterinary Clinic over the years. I have interacted with most every employee there. I've never felt so at ease and had such complete trust in a vet before. -THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF- These folks can make or break a practice. They have all been kind and as accommodating as possible. They are competent, well trained, professional and have been flexible on scheduling. Your call will never go to VM while the office is open. They always follow up on my pets when they're sick. The only time they couldn't accommodate me is when my dog was literally dying at 11AM on a Saturday and and they referred us to the emergency vet in Roswell. They explained they close shortly and my dog will require an extensive workup and treatment. In retrospect, I do understand this. -THE VET TECHS- They are awesome! They're a great resource on those questions you have that don't necessarily require a vet. Like when my new puppy chases my cat. They gave me several tips on that and many other day to day questions. They are gentle, yet firm when they need to be with my pets, and always explain what they do while they're doing it. -DR. FITZSIMMONS- He is one smart guy! He helped guide us through my dog MJs cancer struggle and her death. They put her down for us. I received a handwritten letter from the Dr telling me we did the right thing for my MJ. It's so hard to figure out the right time to say goodbye to a faithful friend. That letter helped a lot. Cats are fickle creatures. They hide their pain and can be a diagnostician's worst nightmare. And Dr. Fitzsimmons helped diagnose an extremely rare condition in my cat. My kitty is one of only 3 cats in a prestigious ATL neurosurgeon's career to have surgery to repair a herniated disc. Dr. Fitzsimmons ordered the right tests in the right order, keeping us in the boat as far as costs at each step. The list of possible reasons why my cat was screaming at the top of his lungs like a Halloween cat, didn't want to move and had no visible injuries was LOOOOONG. All kinds of illnesses, internal injuries. It took him a handful of tests, blood work, kidney ultrasound. Then instinct I suppose caused him to skip a dozen other more likely causes and to go to the bottom of list to "herniated disc". That just doesn't happen to cats. Once he narrowed it down to a herniated disc, he "knew a guy" who could save my kitty's life. He's seen our animals for a host of minor ailments not as serious as cancer or a spinal injury. Cat fight injuries, stomach problems, incontinence. You name it. He also helped us understand how my cat couldn't be an indoor/outdoor cat. I'd always thought "cats will be cats and they're happier with access outside." He calmly explained what age cats lose night vision and that my cat, still cocky enough to think he could win any fight, was now completely blind at night and will be killed. That was tough to accept, but his logical explanation without judgment or emotion helped us to understand. We think the world of him. -DR.MARTINEZ- We have seen Dr Martinez several times when Dr Fitzsimmons (our "regular" vet) was booked. (Tip: Dr. F is booked. A lot!) We've got to know Dr. Martinez and he's a great vet too! He did our new puppy's first visit and has seen her ever since. I truly have no preference between Dr. F and Dr. M now. You can't lose either way. -BOARDING- their boarding prices are reasonable and you can bring your pets toys if you like. They will feed them whatever food they normally use. Or you can bring your own. One thing to be aware of, if you don't send a bed your pet will lay on a towel, not a cot. I wish I'd known that years ago when my arthritic dog had to be boarded. I probably wouldn't use CVC for boarding only, but I'm perfectly fine with my pets staying overnight for medical reasons. I trust them. It's just a facility thing. Overall, you will not find a finer group of people to look after your pet. My husbands job might be moving to another state. I told him "sorry babe, I can't move. We'll never find another vet like this." read more

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We were visiting from out of state when our dog suddenly developed a large mass near his tail. Based on the previous reviewer's comments, we chose this clinic and are so happy we did! The clinic receptionist was great. We were seen within an hour of our phone call (maybe that was just pure luck!) and were seen promptly once we arrived. The hospital is AAHA-accredited, which is a MUST in our book. This ensures they follow the best practices of the American Animal Hospital Association's guidelines for everything from patient visits to surgery tactics to overall cleanliness of the hospital. Dr. Harkins-Barroso was our vet and she is awesome. She handled our dog with TLC and a confident hand, even though our big old German Shepherd was quite nervous and jumpy. In the end, our dog's situation will require the care of a specialty clinic, which Dr. Harkins-Barroso was professional enough to refer us to. She even called in our case and set up an appointment for us. This is the sign of an excellent vet, someone who is willing to say that certain things are beyond their expertise. Any vet who willingly gives referrals to specialty clinics with other types of surgeons is superior and truly has the patient's needs in mind. I wish we lived in the area because I would absolutely choose this clinic for my primary care provider. Oh, and their prices were very fair too. You can't be in better hands than the crew at this clinic! read more

We have used CVC for 12 years and had 4 dogs as patients there. Dr. FitzSimons is the best bet we've ever had, and Dr. Martinez is also excellent. With one exception, all of the staff are cheerful, caring, professional and efficient. The one exception is Ashley Forrester, the practice manager, who is arrogant, rude, and will mishandle your dog if you do not watch her. Avoid Ms. Forrester, and you will have a great experience. read more

After being overcharged and underserved at 2 other local vets, we decided to try this place. The assistants, office staff and vet were all very friendly and the best part of all is that they did not overcharge us. After our dog was attacked by an aggressive deer, we were nervous we were going to be charged a fortune. Not only did they treat our dog as if she were their own, they were incredibly reasonable with the price and did not try to talk us into a bunch of crap we didn't need to get done. We have finally found our permanent vet! read more

Dr. FitzSimons is the smartest, most honest and direct Veterinarian I know. He accurately diagnosed and treated my old cat Druid's chronic health problem and saved his life! As a pediatrician, I have pretty high standards. read more

From the staff at the front to the techs, nurses and doctors this is the most caring and knowledgeable vet clinic I have had the pleasure of taking my beloved pets to. Everyone has been especially concerned and helpful while making visits during the Covid-19 crisis. I always know my pets get the best care there is at CVC. read more

Couldn't ask for a better veterinary clinic. They have been great with medical, grooming and boarding for our senior dog. She was very sick 2 weeks ago and I called to see if Dr Fitzsimmons could see her that day and he was doing surgery all day but they said if we brought her in and left her he could see her between surgeries. I talked to him twice on the phone that day about options. Very grateful that our vet in NC recommended Dr F when we moved here from NC 4 years ago! read more

Great Vet ! Dr Harkins & Dr Fitzimmons are fabulous. We love them taking care of our doggies. The staff is so nice and it is always clean and welcoming. We have used them from the moment we got a new puppy to our last dog's fight with cancer. They treat our dogs like family. read more

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I recently had to put down my baby cat. She had a mass in her chest. I had already lost 2 over the past year and didn't think I could make the decision to put her down. They made an unbearable time for me somewhat bearable. They were kinder than any vet I have ever dealt with. Their compassion and thoughtfulness was beyond compare. I highly recommend them for all of your pets needs. I will see no one else with my babies. read more

We recently moved from the Virginia Highland neighborhood in Atlanta to Cumming. Although we've all been quite happy with this move, no one is happier than our four-legged son! We had been taking him to what is, supposedly, one of the best veterinary clinics in Atlanta, and we were always happy with our service. We planned to keep using this vet, but knew we needed to find some local options in case of emergency. Emergency eventually struck last night in the form of a horrendous ear infection that left us all without sleep, and our dog with a bloody, painful ear. We called the Cumming Veterinary Clinic first thing this morning, and they were able to work us in (to our relief). Upon arriving, the staff at the front desk was incredibly friendly and the process of getting checked in was painless. We were almost immediately taken back to an exam room, where Alyssa took a look at our pup to check his vitals. I should note that our dog is a rescue, and still quite scared of new people. Adding to that, he's 100 lbs, so it can be a stressful experience taking him new places. Alyssa knew exactly how to behave with him (e.g., no eye contact) and was quite patient. He warmed right up to her, and was taking treats from her hand in no time! Dr. FitzSimons came into the room next, and was equally great with putting our dog at ease. He was also great at speaking with us regarding our dog's condition. I've seen some vets who are lacking in people skills, but this was definitely not the case with Dr. FitzSimons. He patiently answered all of our questions, even those that were unrelated to the ear infection, and never made us feel ignorant. In fact, he went into great detail about why he felt a certain way on each topic/what the science was behind his answer, which I greatly appreciated. When we went to check out, our bill only solidified the great experience. I'm not sure how it compares to local vets, but it was less than we were paying, and we found it quite reasonable. The most telling thing about how happy we were was our answer to the question, "will you be using us as your regular vet" before we left. Yes! read more

I am the proud owner of a huge Landseer Newfoundland and often need grooming for the day I call and was able to get an appointment right away. The vet clinic is close to my house so I was able to arrive within moments of speaking with them. I was greeted by three very friendly ladies in the front and then the groomer came to look at my dog. She gave me an unbelievable reasonable price and got to work right away. When I went to pick her up I was greeted with A beautiful well groomed and very happy dog. I went ahead and made my appointment for five weeks from now as I plan on continuing to use Stephanie as my groomer. read more

Both Dr. FitzSimons and Dr. Heather Harkins are amazing. We have had as many as 10 cats and they have helped us keep them well. Our last cat died, but Dr. Harkins worked so hard to keep him alive. She really cared about him and how much this was affecting me. There is not much more to add except to agree with all of the positive remarks of the other reviews. I am totally happy with Cumming Veterinary Clinic. The staff is wonderful! Dr. FitzSimons is kind and willing to to work financially with patients on a case by case basis. The office and exam rooms are spotless and they don't hesitate to refer out to a specialist if it is necessary. read more

We've been customer's of Cumming Veterinary for years. It's a great vet clinic. Dr. Fitzsimmons, Dr. Martinez and the rest of the vets are all excellent. They know animals and have a kind touch toward both their patients and the owners. The front office team is very courteous and respectful. They're always willing to go above and beyond. They all give the impression that they are in it for the pets. read more

As a new patient to this office, my new kitten Gibson saw Dr. Heather yesterday. Gibson was feral and had an infection and was dehydrated. Dr. H performed a very thorough examination, gave him fluids and meds and put me at ease with my new fur baby. I was very pleased with the friendly front office staff as well. I felt very welcome and of course Gibson did too. Thank you CVC! read more

I've been taking my Welsh Corgi there for the last 7 years. They are highly professional and very accommodating. I don't know how they do it but my dog gets all excited when he realizes that he is at the vet. They all know him and spoil him rotten. And I don't think that it's because he is so personable, but I feel that they really care. They take practicing veterinarian medicine to the highest level. Kudos to Dr FitzSimons and his entire crew. read more

Our family dog, Sadie, had been a patient of Dr. FitzSimons for years. She recently passed away in March and I can tell you that Dr. FitzSimons and his staff were the reason that she did live a very good life for so long. His team was always there for her care, always so professional and caring. When the time came to put Sadie to sleep, his staff made everything so much easier. Dr. FitzSimon's focus was on Sadie's quality of life, but also he knew how painful it was for us to lose a family member. After Sadie had been gone, my parents also received a sympathy card along with a donation in Sadie's name. In addition, when down in Florida, Sadie came down with vestibular disease, Dr. FitzSimons had Sadie to a vet he trusted in Panama City within minutes. He and his staff faxed all needed records and spoke with the vet in FL to make sure Sadie had the best care. I really can't say enough about this group. Always friendly, always professional, always sensitive, and so knowledgeable. I typically do not recommend places - but hands down would send anyone to this clinic. read more

I never ever do reviews but please take a moment to read this- could be the life of your pet at stake.. Do not take your animals to this vet. I had to take my Great Pyr there as my regular vet (Pet Vet - which is wonderful but didn't have the equipment for emergencies). They immediately were asking for $500 and wouldn't start treatment until that was verified and then they pretty much kicked us out at 6-- she died within 15 minutes of being off the oxygen. The after hours vet I was taking her to also did a sonogram (for free) and they saw there was fluid around her heart and took the time to call me was able to give me the reason she died. The vet at Cumming vets exact words for their ultrasoumd performed (at a charge of $132) "was inconclusive as Dr. Hawkins only had a second to run the ultrasound over Zena as she was leaving and was in a hurry" I was surprised they charged for it. All in all a terrible experience- I wish I had taken her ANY WHERE else. Carmen Walstrom Cumming, Ga.05/06/2014 read more