Dr. Pope and his vet tech staff are the BEST! We've been using their wonderful, professional…read moreservices for 12+ years and the care and treatment they've provided our furry family has been excellent - ALWAYS! They have kept our dogs healthy and happy for many years. We had to take our little girl, Angie, in yesterday for what we thought was a UTI, but unfortunately, it was so much worse! Dr. Pope patiently explained the (several) x-rays and discussed the prognosis in a very understanding and caring way. It was a difficult decision, but everyone made it a smooth process and Angie went to sleep quietly and happy while we petted her (of course, we had lots of tears). I would recommend Darien Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Pope, and his very experienced tech vets to everyone.

***12/17/25 See update at end as it got worse...not even a half star is warranted*** My complaint…read morehas to do with an aide's use of a 'noose' leash on my dog (these may be OK for small animals but can injure the throat area of a large one), and that I had to pull the dog away from a rather husky aide when she grabbed my dog by the noose to remove him from the table hurting his throat. Recently, I decided to give Dr. Pope a second chance. despite the incident and the exorbitant charges (watch your wallet in this place). After reviewing my chart I was told by the receptionist the next appointment was three weeks off...(the parking lot is always empty). This happened again on a second occasion. More than likely that office has punished my dog for my publicly citing their abuse and incompetence. So much for their character. Subsequently I found a much better veterinary service a little further away in Pine Harbor (Dr. Bailey) where courteous skilled service and reasonable pricing is routine. ***Update*** I just returned from Dr. Pope's office after seeking emergency medical treatment for my dog who seem to gave a glass chard lodged in his paw (see video). Not only was I refused service but I was admonished by the same heavy set lady who mishandled my dog in the first place. When I asked why they were punishing my dog because of my critique she proved she was even uglier than fat sayin that was the price I paid and the consequences for giving them a bad write up...she blackballed my account...the dog could suffer. Unbelievable vindictivity against a defenseless animal. On my way to find another available vet I happened across Dr. Pope as he pull3ed into the lot and explained the situation which drew nothing more than a shoulder shrug from him. All the while I thought it was just his staff that was unconcerned with the dog's well being first and foremost. Apparently the doctor approved of these actions as well. Count on my bringing this matter to the attention of the Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine. This practice and provider is horrendous. I did find a wonderful vet who immediately and successfully treated my baby. PS - the video of him limping didn't take, but you can imagine what they let this poor dog endure until we found a conscientious provider.

Dr Beth is an Angel for these pets. She explains in detail what she needs to do. She gives you…read moreplenty of time with your furbaby before and after. You never feel rushed. She's very compassionate. I always choose cremation for my babies. She brings them back to you n a beautiful wooded box with a clipping of hair and paw prints in clay. Your pet can let go in the comfort of its home with its human family. I have so much respect for her.

Dr Beth was so amazing and kind. We got lots of hugs with our fur baby and he got to be home with…read moreus without his vet anxiety. The box we now have for him is beautiful and the experience for him was very peaceful

They only care about payment! They DON'T care about their patients or their families...a procedure…read morewe inquired about, was quoted at $1100...insert big laugh, here..we had the exact procedure done at another vet, for $343..need further proof? The vet has the worst bedside manner ive ever come across!

Transferred my 2 pups over to this clinic after moving from Cali. I was impressed with this…read morefacility. From the scheduling, the staff, Dr. Hall, the beautiful clean facility...everything was 5 stars. I have never been in a veterinary hospital this clean and the interaction I had with Dr. Hall was not something I have experienced before. I did not get a rushed feeling with my appointment. Dr. Hall listened to my concerns and answered all the questions that I had. He throughly explained everything to me and this facility is very transparent with their pricing. I feel confident in this facility in being able to care for my two pups, including one that has special needs.

Excellent staff and service, quality pet care, and some of the most trustworthy and respectable…read morepeople I've ever met. My Bean who usually hates everyone loves the Veterinarian and her assist! Affordable!

I switched to this place from a more expensive, less user friendly place that we used to go to in…read moreRichmond Hill. I'm glad that we do have the opportunity to utilize this place; we have the peace of mind that the Dr isn't trying to squeeze every penny out of us just to keep the business afloat. The staff is always super nice, and any visit that we have, has costed over 1/2 less than what we paid for in Richmond Hill. If you can take your pets here, please do! I strongly recommend them over anywhere else.

We have been taking our three dogs and one cat here for the last few years and have been super…read morehappy with the service. Everybody is very kind and we love the vets! They have taken good care of our pets. We recently went through end of life care for our oldest dog and they were so good with her and with us. They even sent us her paw print and a condolence card after the fact. Really appreciate all that they do!

Employees are all nice. Never wait. In and out. The veterinarian is very thorough and knowledgeable.read more

Everyone at Seaside was so friendly, kind, and caring! We will definitely return if needed while…read moreon vacation. We had to visit twice within the week between Christmas and New Year's for two separate issues. Reception was always helpful trying to squeeze us in despite limited holiday hours. They genuinely wanted to listen to the issue and help us figure out what was best. First visit was 12/26 after our dog somehow wacked his tail on a ceramic tile floor while sleeping/dreaming at 3:30am Christmas Day. (You can't make this stuff up) This caused yelping, extreme pain for him, and a personality change, which is a sign of distress. They graciously got us in as soon as they reopened. They laid out options for diagnostics and treatment and were very transparent about price (which was very reasonable compared to our vet at home). The vet was amenable to what we decided and supportive of how to best care for our dog given his temperament. The second visit involved an emergency. I was surprised they were open on 12/30 when I called in the evening. Reception assured me Seaside is equipped to do imaging and surgery if needed, which was so helpful to know! Unfortunately they didn't have any openings left that evening. Our dog was having bloody stool which was very concerning and possibly life threatening (if due to a blockage) so we had to get him down to Robinson ER vet in Fernandina. However, after Robinson recommended an overnight which we declined, we did grab a morning appointment with Seaside to make sure we were covered to make the 800mi trip home with our dog stable enough to do it. Yet again, Seaside was super helpful. Robinson had given us antibiotics citing bacteria from sea water was the cause of the bloody stool (after four blood panels and imaging), but they said if our dog wasn't significantly improved by the next day we should head back down and overnight him. This may be protocol, but recovery from bacteria/parasites with antibiotics always takes a few days, so it felt alarmist and avaricious. Seaside was far more human toward us, giving helpful details about the nature of what was going on physically, advising on how to get food down to help our dog's gut realign, and showing us the respect that any caring pet parent deserves when they show up to get the right care for their furry family members. Seaside put my mind at ease and helped us feel that the ride home would be okay, as would our pup as long as we powered through with support and meds schedule. They gave us Cerenia tabs which are cheaper than the injection Seaside had insisted on giving, and really looked out for us for our journey ahead which was not at all a concern to Robinson (who just wanted to scare us into returning the next day). Seaside's rational education on what was biologically needed for our dog, and calm approach to how we could get him through this was absolutely what we needed. I regretted spending money with Robinson instead of Seaside, but it was necessary given the possibility of a blockage and Seaside's lack of openings the night before. That said, we're so grateful they could fill in all the blanks Robinson couldn't and send us home feeling calm and positive. Our dog progressed to 100% within 24h of his Seaside visit and is completely back to himself! I cannot say enough about how caring, explanatory, thoughtful and kind Seaside was. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, and their prices were very reasonable, with vets who are fair, considerate and looking out for you and your furry family.

Nasty front desk people. Told me to go somewhere else if I didn't agree with their policies. I was…read moreonly asking questions. I spent at least 2000 dollars on Lulu last year & felt like the care was good. When I tried to bring a pair of kittens in to be spayed, I was treated like crap. The docs are good but front line people are horrible. I will not go back.

They are very animal oriented and the are patient and care about the animals - LOVE THEMread more

I'm a new customer and have taken both my dog and cat for shots. The staff are competent and…read moreefficient. I've had no interaction with the veterinarian.

My pets are not current patients of Golden Isles Animal Hospital, and after a deeply disappointing…read moreboarding experience, they never will be. After two years of saving, we finally planned a short vacation out of state. Since our vet does not offer boarding, I contacted Golden Isles Animal Hospital to arrange a 4 night stay for my diabetic cat. She had been stable for almost a year with oral medication and a closely monitored diet, especially her water intake, which is significant due to her condition. I made sure to explain this clearly: she needs her water bowl refilled frequently and medication administered once daily. That's it. She's super easy, just keep an eye on the water bowl. I even left these instructions in her medicine bag stating exactly this. Because of her condition, I was told she'd need to come in for a "trial day," before the boarding, to ensure everything would go smoothly. She did very well, and the assistants praised her for how sweet, bubbly and easy she is. After that trial, she came home, sat by her water bowl, and drank water nonstop for 15 minutes. In hindsight, this is more concerning than it felt at the time. I trusted that this animal hospital would, at the very least, keep a diabetic cat hydrated and comfortable. So surely this must be stress related.. right? I brought up her water intake again at the time of her boarding, and they assured me that someone would "always be with her." I now understand that "someone in the building" may not mean someone qualified, or attentive enough, to actually monitor her needs. On the morning we were scheduled to pick her up, we received a call at 7am asking us to come immediately. She had been found lying on her side in her litter box, lethargic, dehydrated, could not walk without falling, and vocalizing in distress. As soon as we arrived, I asked if the vet or a tech could assist. I was told by your staff that no tech or vet had been on duty over the weekend, and wouldn't be that day either. The person who handed her over said she'd been fine for the first couple of days, but by day 3 had become slightly lethargic, so they gave her corn syrup. We asked if her blood sugar was checked before that, to ensure it was low blood sugar causing the lethargy, but the answer was no. It was given to her blindly. If this lethargy was that concerning, to the point of giving her corn syrup without checking her blood sugar, then why wasn't I called and informed of it at the very least? I would have come home immediately to get her and take her to her vet. There were no clear records of what had happened over the weekend from your staff. Evidently, they had been rotated, and the person speaking to us admitted they weren't there for two of the four days, so they weren't entirely sure what happened. We were handed a brochure for an emergency clinic and told to take her there, as they had no one to help her. We then took her over to her vet, who did some quick tests and found her very dehydrated with high blood sugar, cold and stressed, and urged us to take her to the emergency clinic immediately, so we did. She was admitted and cared for, but her condition continued to worsen. She passed away the very next day. I am absolutely devastated. It is heartbreaking to think that a stay intended to be safe and routine ended this way. I will always question what happened during those days when we weren't with her, and if any of it could have been prevented, had they called me at the first red flag.. If only I could give 0 stars. Thanks for literally nothing.

Dr.Hornbuckle is a fantastic vet. We live on a boat and will travel from wherever we are to go to…read moreGOLDEN isles vet practice to care for our 13 year old basset hound. We love the staff also. They are so attentive and go out of their way to help.