Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic

The entire staff makes us feel like family. Most Vets and Techs are lary of big dogs, not these folks and Dr. Rankin is amazing with both our GSD and our Siberian Husky. They understand about the working class budget and always shoot straight when it comes to the health of our fur babies. Great team ,they have been our Clinic for 17 yrs , compassionate when we had to say good bye to our older dogs and now with our new big babies. Always go the extra mile. THANK YOU for all you do💙🐕‍🦺

posted: 08/10/2023

Disappointing experience there recently. To be fair the people I dealt with [Vet Tech and Front desk staff] were new to my previous experience. I have going to Gaines School Animal Hospital for over 17 years. They ...WERE... wonderful. The entire team from intake, techs and veterinarians were professionals. They were patient with our animals [3 dogs] and compassionate when difficult care was needed. Last week my daughter was the recipient of an unplanned litter of feral cats. With the heat and the mother's poor recovery we took them to Gaines School Vet. The palpable "cold tolerance" without compassion was an unwelcomed experience during a difficult time. Once in the exam room the tech (who refused to assist us in transferring the kittens and their mother) we were informed that the doctor needed blood work and x-ray sight unseen. When we informed the tech that these were feral cats we were just trying to help she said "well how much are you looking to spend?" She scurried out of the exam room. A seemingly more compassionate veterinarian finally arrived after we negotiated "300.00 care ransom". We ultimately paid 68.00 for a physical examination and apathy. A week later...without spending 700.00 in care the mother cat is thriving..nursing her kittens...and we have adoption homes for 3 of the five kittens. Looking for a new veterinarian care setting for our family.

posted: 07/03/2023

I used to take my pups for Pawtropolis for grooming, but when our favorite groomer left we had to find someone new! The groomer was amazing with my 2 aussies. I even messed up and was a little late for the normal drop off window. Despite this, she still took the time to sit down with my pups before taking them back to make sure they were comfy and to chat with me about what i wanted. The time from drop off to pick up was SO much quicker than pawtropolis, my dogs look fantastic, and the price was better! I can’t speak for their vet services, but I would 100% recommend them for grooming:)

posted: 03/04/2023

I love the staff and doctors here! I trust them 100% with all my fur babies. They have been so good to us the past 3 years. I'll never go anywhere else!

posted: 05/12/2023

We love EVERYTHING about Gaines School Animal Hospital! Everyone who works there is kind, compassionate, and go above and beyond to deliver the absolute best care to our pets. Thanks to their guidance and support our pets have thrived under their care. The individual attention the veterinarians and technicians give have contributed immensely to the healthy lives of our dog (16yrs) and cat 18 (yrs). There just aren't enough words to express our genuine appreciation and love for all who work at Gaines School Animal Hospital!

posted: 04/14/2023