Lavista Animal Hospital

Great vet. We are recently moved here and looked for a vet close by. Probably the first time we haven’t had to wait to see the vet. Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We went there of a yearly physical and discovered some dental issues which they will take care of. Prices seem reasonable.

posted: 09/01/2023

The staff is nice and knowledgeable. I have a bulldog that was having some skin and ear issues, they diagnosed correctly and my big boy is back to top health!! Thank you!

posted: 09/20/2023

I started bringing my dogs here when I moved to this area a year or so ago. I had only been in for the initial exam and vaccinations until recently, and had no real feeling for them - positive or negative. Then a week ago I took my dog in due to a cough and congested breathing. The vet did a brief exam, decided the cough and congestion were due to allergies but also informed me that he had developed a heart murmur - “not significant enough to require medication.” I was sent home with an antihistamine that included a steroid and no follow-up appointment. I faithfully gave the meds twice a day for a week before calling to schedule a follow up. I explained my concern that the cough and congestion had gotten no better, and in fact seemed worse. I was offered a cancellation the following morning that I couldn’t make, then told it would be 4 days before he could be seen. I watched helplessly for 2 days as he just got worse, then finally took him to an emergency vet hospital. They did an x-ray right away and discovered a seriously enlarged heart and fluid around his heart (something the vet later admitted could’ve been made worse by the prednisone he prescribed). My dog was immediately admitted and started on supplemental oxygen. They had to keep him overnight to drain the fluid from around his heart and provide constant oxygen. I struggle to understand - knowing what I know now - how congestive heart failure could be misidentified as allergies and an “insignificant” heart murmur that didn’t even merit treatment. (Btw, This same office euthanized my other dog a month earlier which makes me even more wary…) I no longer trust the competency of this vet and will drive the additional miles to return to my previous vet. Proceed with caution.

posted: 09/29/2023

We had a really great visit today with our sweet rescue pittie! We’ve been battling with his allergies since we brought him home & have felt so heartbroken & defeated. Our previous vet had been using the same regiment (5 visits in less than 7 months) - with no relief whatsoever, but today, Dr. Clint took a totally different approach & we feel confident he is going to finally get some relief! The office got us in less than 24 hours & everyone was super kind! We have found our boy’s new vet home! Thank you, Lavista Animal Hospital!

posted: 08/02/2023

Best veterinarian in Georgia! My Rottweiler needed emergency surgery and she’s not too fond of the vets office, they had everything under control and got my dog in right on time. They saved my dog and her puppy. I’m forever grateful to the doctors, vet techs and everyone else who helped us that day! Thank you so much for the caring, and super fast veterinarian care for my dog and puppy!

posted: 05/18/2023