Athens Regional Veterinary Services

It's so hard to believe that anyone could have a bad experience here. This is by far the best veterinary practice I've ever been to. Just having moved here and not having a vet, I went after just a phone call to have my very old lab euthanized. Dr. Smith was encouraging and asked that we try antibiotic treatment first. He was price conscience, professional yet extremely compassionate. We were so fortunate that his office was the closest one to our house because that's how we chose the best vet ever!!

Very knowledgeable vet and a courteous staff. I get the feeling that they are their to help animals, not just make money.

I have just read Shannon H.'s review of this veterinary practice. I was sorry to hear of the condition of her dog. I hope it recovered. However, my experience with the clinic has been quite different. I met Dr. Smith when my horse destroyed his leg in a pasture accident. Dr. was calm, empathetic and efficient. He was exactly the person *I* needed in the situation. He not only ended my boy's pain, but helped me not to go to pieces. I have since taken my animals to Athens Regional Veterinary. The staff has always been friendly and supportive, and Dr. Smith is invariably willing to explain the situation and give wise and considered advice. I would recommend Athens Regional Veterinary to anyone with a four legged friend that needs medical care.

I would not recommend this vet for care of any kind for your little furry loved one. Dr. Smith's bed side manner along with his staff (front desk and all) is dull, dry and down right rude to say the least. I had to make the difficult decision to take my dog to be put down due to a cancer diagnosis and these so called professionals just treated us like "okay, whatever". I'm sure they see and do this everyday, but that's NO excuse. I walk in carrying my baby because he can no longer walk and that Dr. Smith makes a comment under his breath about my dog not being on a leash. Seriously? People trust you with their loved ones who are truly like family, especially at such a difficult time and its a slap in the face when you don't treat it as such. Do yourself and your dog a favor and go somewhere else for ANY kind of care. Staff is rude, rude, rude. 0 stars in my book.