UGA Pet Health Center
**UGA Pet Health Center: Your Trusted Partner in Pet Care in Athens, GA** Located at 125 Veterinary Lane in the heart of Athens, Georgia, UGA Pet Health Center is a premier veterinary facility dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry family members. With a commendable 4.1-star rating, our center is recognized for its compassionate staff and comprehensive veterinary services. Whether you're a new pet owner or have a long-time companion, our team is here to ensure that your pets receive the highest quality of care. We operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM, offering convenient hours for busy pet owners to access our services. At UGA Pet Health Center, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art facility and a team of knowledgeable veterinarians and veterinary students who are passionate about animal welfare. Our clients have consistently praised the kindness and expertise of our staff, highlighting our personalized approach to pet care. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments, we cater to a variety of needs, ensuring that every pet feels comfortable and secure during their visit. Many of our clients, like Julia and Ashley, have shared their positive experiences, noting how our staff goes above and beyond to provide not just medical care, but also emotional support for both pets and their owners. If you're seeking exceptional veterinary care in Athens, look no further than UGA Pet Health Center. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on client satisfaction, we strive to create a welcoming environment where pets feel at home. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (706) 542-1984 or visit our website at vet.uga.edu. Let us partner with you in keeping your beloved pet healthy and happy!
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Julia Janeczko
Such kind and caring staff! From the lovely ladies at the front desk to Mary and Katrina who took care of my sweet Ollie! I just moved to Georgia from Texas and had to find a place to keep up with my dog’s severe allergies. I was recommended the school’s vet, and I’m so glad I was! The visit cost was about $70, and the cytopoint injection was $88, (which, at my previous vet, was closer to $150 for the injection alone). For reference, my dog is a white bully breed, about 75-80 pounds. He also got a cytology exam for a small lump forming on his chest, which was $53 (he’s okay!). Total cost visit was $212, which is pretty affordable in my experience. I felt that the staff did a great job of getting my puppies history, addressing all my concerns and answering all my questions. Plus, they were very generous with the treats :) I will note that I did have to wait a little long in the room due to it being a teaching vet clinic, but I felt extra comfortable and put to ease knowing that many professionals got to add their impressions and expertise into the pot. Absolutely recommend, especially if you’re able to spare a little more time at the vet! (Extra pictures of my house hippo provided)
Ashley Strickland
I’ve been taking my dogs to the same vet for years closer to home, but I now have a dog with severe anxiety and fear-based aggression. I started first working with the behaviorist at UGA and have decided to start bringing her to UGA Pet Health Center for regular vet visits. I am so far very pleased with my experience with this team! They handled my dog very well and they had great communication. I will definitely be back!
Sonya Lane
Excellent service from all staff and students! Lots of hugs and peanut butter treats for my nervous boy. First visit he was freaked out, second visit he was walking in wagging his tail and last visit he walked in like he was home. Great job PHC!
jacki meade
University of Georgia Animal Hospital has an unbelievable facility, with the most caring and knowledgeable Doctors and staff. We are from South Carolina and it was well worth the drive.
Marylou Mandell
If you have a pet who needs medical services, this is where you should bring them. Phenomenal quality of medical care and the support of the staff for the pet and family is just astounding. I have had my pets here for years and just wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Summer Giles
LOVE UGA’s community practice clinic! We have brought our cat to this clinic since she was a baby, and I’m starting to think she enjoys seeing the staff as much as they enjoy seeing her! Even though your pet is in the care of a different student each time, they do an amazing job at keeping the “hometown, family vet” atmosphere and I never doubt that my fur baby is in great hands. The vet students that work there take ample time to discuss any concerns I may have and ask the perfect questions to get a clear picture of my kittens lifestyle, so that they can give me the best options to keep her healthy. The services are abundant and affordable, and the staff goes in to detail when explaining services and costs, as well as considering my budget (without any pressure to spend more). Even when I move away, I’ll drive all the way back to Athens for the UGA community practice clinic!!
April Ballard
I called in with a sick glider and was referred to all species in Duluth THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE when I told them I didn't have the money to keep her there and would take her home she wasn't breathing not even a min later mind you she was in this condition and breathing all day you all should never recommend anyone to go here !
Chris Primis
TL;DR: Misdiagnosed my cat, price was the highest in the area. I went to the UGA Pet Health Center over the summer to take in my cat who was having issues, they quoted me an amount that was completely out of my budget and gave me poor advice. I ended up going to another Vet who not only had better prices but completely rejected the Pet Health Center's guidance. I was able to reduce what would have cost me $450 here to something like $200 and I bet I could find cheaper if it getting help wasn't so urgent for my cat. The health center misdiagnosed my cat as blind when it wasn't... how do you get that wrong? Go elsewhere if you want better help and a better price.
Matt
A student recommended a product, told me I could return it unopened if I needed to (if my cat weighed heavier than they anticipated). My cat weighed more, so I called to see how I go about exchanging the product. Then, the response of the clinic changed and I was unable to exchange the prevention medication. Therefore, I have a 6-month medication that she outgrew in one month and now it's $90 of trash. They did not back what one of their students promised me. That's bad business and horrible customer service in that respect. Most of the other services there were good. But I don't have money to just throw away, and, after this experience, I can't trust what they say. UPDATED: I did contact the clinic, and I was given a refund. I do appreciate that. For that, I bumped my review to 2-stars. It was sad this couldn't have happened on the first go around.
Alison Schultz
I cannot write enough good things about the UGA Community Practice Clinic. My cat has previously been seen by a small town vet clinic, but I decided that I would give UGA a try. The transfer of medical records was so easy - they were able to view everything without me having to do anything. My vet team, especially my assigned vet student Erin, were beyond thorough with my cat. They wanted to take their time with me and made sure they got every single detail possible about my cat. Not only did she clearly explain everything to me, but Erin also provided me with a detailed post-visit PDF of all the major points she discussed with me. She addressed aspects of my cat's health that I wasn't even aware of and otherwise would have been clueless about if she had not pointed them out to me. My cat is a bit shy and scared when it comes to vets, but she was in amazing hands when she was there, and even curled up on Erin's lap. If you're looking for a vet, UGA Community Practice Clinic is who you should call!
