Many people are happy with Hemlock because the fees are so good and they allow walk-ins. But the walk-in policy caused our 4:15 appointment time to delay us getting in for almost an hour and then we weren't out until after 6 pm. The doctor very curtly told me that this was to be expected on a Saturday because of the walk-in policy. Our cat with the wound would not take the medication she sold us (I should have known that) but fortunately he's healing on his own. We will return to Red Barn and we wish Hemlock well. read more

I want to start by saying the team at Hemlock Animal Hospital has always been very kind. I don't have anything bad to say about them as people. But I do have something honest to say about my experience. My dog, Shadow, passed away -- and while everyone was polite and friendly, I couldn't shake the feeling that the focus was more on the money side of things than the life of my dog. And let me be clear: I would have gladly traded all the niceness in the world for more urgency, clearer options, or stronger direction that might have given Shadow a fighting chance. Being sweet at the counter doesn't help when you're losing someone you love. What really stings is driving by and seeing the shiny new building going up. I understand growth... but it's hard not to feel frustrated when I don't have my dog, yet construction is moving right along. It's not that they're bad people -- they aren't. They were warm, polite, and professional. But warmth alone didn't save Shadow, and it's incredibly painful knowing that. I'm sharing this not to tear anyone down, but in hopes that future families get not just kindness, but stronger advocacy and clearer medical guidance when it matters most. Shadow deserved that. read more

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I need to revise this review. While I'm still disappointed in the way they charge extra for prescriptions, the staff here really came through for our family yesterday after my dog, Kelev collapsed on our walk. They came out to my truck and carried him right in as soon as I arrived and even though they couldn't save him, I know they did their best. We actually left the last vet to follow Emily Wallin. read more

Hemlock Animal Hospital - Kelev and his dad. We will really miss you sweet boy. - Veterinarians Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

We love Hemlock for our kitty. Staff are very friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. Honest updates about how our senior kitty is doing. My hometown vet. read more

I originally brought my cat Arlo in to see you on a Saturday, because my vet in Murrayville is closed that day. Today, two weeks later, I just drove 30 min. to Hemlock because I was told to come back today to have my cat's stitches removed. Found a note on the door that you were closed today, so will have to make another trip on Monday morning for stitches removal. I am extremely disappointed in your services, as I now believe Arlo's exploratory surgery was unnecessary, and his stay over the weekend at the Animal Hospital resulted in a respiratory infection, so he is now sicker than he was when I brought him to you in the first place. Meanwhile, I am out $1,995 paid to your clinic, $1,516 to the Animal Hospital, and $602 for my regular Murrayville vet, where I took him when he got sicker. (That's a total of $4,113). Needless to say, I will not use your services again read more

Imagine your dog is diagnosed with cancer by a substitute vet who tells you your vet will call you with the prognosis and treatment options when they return. However, when your vet (Hemlock Animal Hospital) returned from vacation, they did not call you. Even though you came into the office 3 times to refill pain medication, no one asked how your dog was doing. No one called with a prognosis or treatment options. Then imagine you have no idea what to expect when your dog will die or how your dog will die, and when that day comes at 5:30 pm and you need emergency euthanasia for a bleeding, flailing dog, they tell you they close at 6 pm and cannot help you. Now, follow this up with a neighbor who visited the vet and shared your story and you receive a voicemail telling you they have reprimanded the front office worker who was the problem. The office reprimanded an employee based on a second-hand complaint whereby no one called you to verify the complaint and then left you a voicemail telling you they handled your complaint. This is not a staff problem, this is a culture of veterinarians that are not interested in the care of your family pet unless it is convenient and during their office hours. Empathetic and compassionate care will not be found at Hemlock Animal Hospital in Dahlonega Georgia. read more

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It gets expensive but other than that I think they're good at what they do there. Our cat didn't and don't care for vet clinics. read more

Hemlock Animal Hospital - Boo Boo said thank you for the Revolution+. Donna and I thank you to. - Veterinarians Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

I adopted a dog from a rescue that required me to use this vet practice for a surgical procedure. After the surgery, I had several questions about my new pet's recovery. I called once and received information that conflicted with my discharge instructions. So I called back. The receptionist kept putting me on hold and didn't seem to understand my questions nor the answers which were apparently being relayed by a dr or tech--so to make things simpler and save time going back and forth, I politely requested that the doctor contact me directly when she had time to do so. I was told no, that was not possible. Not "she can call you tomorrow" or "maybe in a few days"--just no, she will not call you, she's too busy. I was shocked by this. The vet I normally use regularly calls me even after routine exams, so this was a huge red flag for me. The vet who performed the surgery can't spare about 60 seconds (which is probably all it would have taken to answer my questions) after a $600 bill? I definitely would not recommend this practice. read more

I absolutely ADORE this place!!! Every single staff member has so much compassion and love. I took my boy in today (who is very spicy), the tech and vet both sat on the floor with him and just did such just an amazing job with him!! They made him feel comfortable and he didn't try to bite them or anything, all because of how amazing the tech and vet were with him!! The front desk girls are very very sweet too. They also do their best not to break your bank, very reasonable prices. 10000% recommend Hemlock!!! read more

Hemlock Animal Hospital - A happy doggy!!! - Veterinarians Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

I visited this business today after seeing they had "dental special" posted on their office window. My 3 year old Cavipoo had his first dental cleaning last year and needed another maintenance cleaning this year. The woman at the desk wouldn't/ couldn't give me the price for a basic cleaning without extractions and would only say the price with extractions "depends on the doctor" leading me to wonder what the "special" was. I will NOT be using this vet since I prefer transparency in business dealings. read more

With 7 dogs and 3 cats, whom are all my babies, i wouldn't trust anyone else other than the vets and vet techs at Hemlock! I have known Dr.Rodriguez and Dr.Wallin for a few years before they opened the clinic and chose to follow them, even if it meant a longer drive. Both of the doctors are down to earth and don't try to push all the diagnostics under the sun like some vets do. The vet techs there are all very compassionate and you can tell them seem happy here and that's a major plus. Hemlocks prices are very affordable which is another huge plus! read more

Hemlock Animal Hospital - Blue heeler, cone of shame - Veterinarians Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

This place is horrible!! They don't care about your pet or their wellbeing. They have been known to ASSAULT their customers and have KILLED MANY animals just this year!!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!!! read more

Great vet. Very caring. They lack the ability to keep my dogs seizure meds called into the pharmacy. It's not automatic, I have to call and ask every month. So that would be my only criticism. read more

Caused my mom a lot of distress when she took her cat to be euthanized. She was quoted one price then up charged when she got there. Made a really hard day even worse. Do not recommend. read more

I took my dog there to be spayed, and it was fine, I guess. But when she developed diabetes and cataracts, they demanded in office glucose curves ($200 a crack for the day) and that I get the insulin and needles through them, over $100 at inflated vet prices, and then ONLY if I brought her in over and over for glucose curves. I came to realize they knew almost nothing beyond the textbooks about diabetes management in dogs, and learned to manage with $24 insulin from Walmart (syringes and insulin without prescriptions, on request) on Facebook. We managed for almost two years, even when she dislocated her hip and knee falling off the edge of the porch (when they suggested I euthanize her). That was my last visit there in person, until I tried to make an appointment a week ago to euthanize my girl; she had developed breast cancer on top of everything else. Initially they would not return my call. I had to beg them to make the appointment, which they did reluctantly after I kept calling. Dr. Rodriguez was rude and short with me, and worse with my poor dog. She jammed the needle in, shoved in the drugs, and left the room, slamming the door. It was a horrible experience, and I would not recommend a place where they review themselves (Viviana R.) and are compassonless and rude. read more

Hemlock Animal Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Dahlonega, Georgia

I would not recommend. Our puppy needed surgery and they were relatively inexpensive compared to other vets in the area. Shortly after coming home excessive bleeding occurred. Immediately called back but they had just closed. Message referred us to an after hours vet all the way in Gainesville. Rushed over there and waited in the parking lot for 4 hours before they told us just after midnight they were going to try to slow the bleeding and we should come back around 7:00am. Came back at 7:00am and they told us go back to Hemlock to see if the vet needed to redo the original surgery! Drove back from Gainesville to Dahlonegah to wait in the parking lot for over an hour as they do not open until 9:00am on Saturday. Left a message to let them know we were waiting in the parking lot and what had happened. About 8:55am people started showing up for the 9am -1pm shift. Right at 9 someone else showed up and called in. At 9:05 someone came out and took her dog, ignoring us completely. We called again and were told that they were aware of us but the vet would not be in until 9:15!! About 9:20 the vet finally shows up for her now 3 and a half hour shift. Gave us a bottle of pills for $52 and sent us on our way. Swelling got worse and after midnight our puppy began throwing up. Went to another Emergency vet and they took him back right away to put on IV for antibiotics for 48 hours until we could bring him home to take oral antibiotics and rest for 2 weeks. It ended up costing just over $2,000 for a $100 operation. Do your research and spend the money. Also I don't begrudge limited hours on a Saturday but if you are only open for 4 hours you think you could show up on time. Especially since they are closed all day on Sundays and Wednesdays. read more

Both Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Wallin are amazing with our Pups! During uncertain times I can count on them to care for our pups. I drive all the way from the other side of Georgia just to take them there. Our one pup hates to get his nails trimmed and his last vet told me they would have to sedate him, but when we took him to Hemlock they took care of him without sedation. I would never put our pup under sedation every time he needs his nails trimmed. They are just wonderful and their staff really do care. I trust them to take our pups and know they will come back to us safe, and sound. The prices are great and worth every penny to know we are getting quality care. I just wish we lived closer, but maybe one day. read more

Emily was able to squeeze my dog in for a quick surgery during a busy day and I'm very thankful! They did a superb job stitching her up and she looks great. She was in good hands. They were affordable and very professional. read more

The staff sucks. Worst vet I've ever been to. I will continue to go to Dawsonville vet where they actually take care of animals.

MY WORST VET EXPEREINCE. It started with the front desk lady being rude and went down hill from there. I trusted them to take care of my cat who was experiencing issues and I got nothing but rude attitude from the older vet tech and judgement the entire time. They said that several things needed to be done so I trusted that it was the case so more than $500 dollars later I find out that blood was only done "because my cat is overweight" and was given a probiotic that I can buy at Petsmart for way cheaper. I asked what the probiotic was for and if it was necessary and I was talked down to in the most rude manner. I will no longer come here and wanted to share my experience so you do not make the same mistake. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this clinic and the doctors, especially Dr. Rodriguez! My 7 year old Havanese Tula needed a dental and had at least two teeth that needed removal. My local vet wanted 1300 dollars! A friend who breeds Bassets recommended Hemlock and I made an appointment for the dental special, fully expecting to pay more than that due to the extractions. When I came to pick up my girl, I was shocked to learn the price was just the price of the special - when I asked about the loose teeth, I was told they were loose enough to nearly fall out so there was no charge! I did tell them that they could have charged me and I'd be none the wiser, but Dr. R said, "True but that would be bad karma." They've done a dental and entropion surgery on my Kerry Blue Terrier, Griffin, and it was SUPER reasonable. Blaming vets for post-surgical cancer developing doesn't seem fair to me! I believe they're honest and kind here and very professional so it is worth it for me to drive over an hour to come here. I read more

Both Drs Rodriguez and Wallin are patient, caring professionals. All the staff are always polite and helpful. They have cared for my 2 cats and now my new puppy. Always taking as much time as needed. Thank you all for having the best care available in this area! read more

Lack of communication, rude vet and overall just a bad experience. I would never go back. My puppy, who NEVER growls, started growling at one of the veterinary technicians the second he saw her at the check-up appointment. That says a lot to me. If in doubt, look elsewhere. read more

I'm not one to write reviews. Unsure what the proper etiquette is but I am so disappointed right now. A little background first. I have 4 dogs 2 cats I have had all of them altered they are all on regularly scheduled flea tick and heartworm preventative. I am also a single mother of 3. This past winter a stray cat at this cabin close to my house had a baby. Well he didn't make it and before I could afford to get her fixed before releasing her back in her location. She gets pregnant again. So now I feel inclined to keep her and help her with her babies so they make it. I was trying to get rid of them once they turned 6 weeks but as you can imagine everyone and their mommas got kittens their tryinv to get rid of and I just don't have the heart to bring them to an over populated shelter. So now I have an additional 5 cars mamma and her 4 kittens. There's no way I can afford to get them all altered and vaccinated so I start asking around and doing some research on free altering. I find spay GA. Thankfully cause otherwise I'd be having more kittens by now. This get was on spay GA handout on low-cost vets that accepted their certificates. I had to make 2 separate appointments. This being my second time. I was really liking everyone thinking I would use them for my other 6 animals. I asked for them to treat this last bunch of kittens for fleas the medication I had put on them was not working well enough. And now they were going to be inside for 10 days is rather not bring the fleas inside. I have a 3 story house and now with 11 animals and 3 kids including 1 baby. inside I woukd rather not have to deal with Dr fleaing my house. I am very particular about my house being clean and bug free. Anywho. The Veternarian recommends Revolution. I had just recently had a fruend tell me that I needed to get my animals on this cause it would save me a ton of money. So when the vet recommended it I agreed. Thinking to myself I had a few weeks to get it ordered for all of them for next month. So during the day I go online to get a number in my head so I can figure out how I need to break it up over the next few checks. I call the vet to get my total for 3 kittens plus an extra preventative for the other kitten. The amount seemed kinda high. I asked how much the preventative was. $26/ per kitten. I literally had just gone I to chewys site to see $38.47 for 3 treatments and That wasn't even on auto ship. That a little over $12 / kitten. I ask if they do match Chewys. They said no!!! Their solution to the issue was to refund me the extra treatment I purchased for the kitten that went the first trip . So now she's the only kitten that will not be able to come inside until I get this ordered and am sure she has no fleas. I am so disappointed and upset. Just thought I'd share. I was trying not to only go for the free altering but to have a place I can bring all my pets. I'm fairly new to the area. So I've been checking out vets all around me. Didn't have a good experience with the first one I broght my dogs to. And now I have an elderly dog that is more tgen likely going to need to be put down soon. And really wanted to find a good vet. That she could be comfortable with. And it's so disheartening that everyone is money hungry over caring for animals and their owners. Im stretched overly thin with my finances right now and thanked God that I found spay GA. Thought things were going to start looking up for me one thing had finally been a positive. But no. They just charged me over double what 1 treatment should be worth. The only reason I can think of is to try and make up some of the money from altering 5 cats for me. Disheartening to say the least. So basically here I had to pay for 3 doses that were already given to the kittens which would of gotten me more then twice the doses. Mad at myself yes of course for not knowing the prices before i went in the vet. But upset with them for not having courtesy to match the price. Very poor customer service especially this day n age where everywhere you go will do price matching . read more