Guilford College Animal Hospital

I have to say this place was wonderful to me and my dogs! I took my aging rescues here for checkups/vaccines and also to consider euthanasia for my 18yo rat terrier mix. She had stopped eating and drinking several days prior and could barely walk (she has been going starkly downhill for a month). Dr. Samoska was so compassionate and caring with her and gave us a lot of time to consider as we talked through options. He was up front and realistic, which I appreciate, but in a very considerate and compassionate way. The pricing was very clearly discussed before services began. I did not have to put any sort of deposit down. The front desk receptionists were both kind and professional. All in all, a good experience even during a tough situation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr. Samoska to my friends with fur babies!

posted: 02/04/2025

Beware !!!!!!!!! They are crooks. They will give you a price, then run up your bill without notice. Came in for surgery I was quoted 3 to 5k. The vet told me after surgery that it was no complications and that I was closer to the 3k. I pick my pup up and get hit with a $6700 bill. I was threatened to have my pup taken by them if I didn't pay the difference. I put a 3k deposit down and was aware of $1200 to 2k more because of the $300 to $500 per day stay after surgery. They knew 5k was my max. Brought my lil Egypt home and the next morning took her out to relieve herself and notice her squatting but nothing coming out. I look at her rectum and it was poop and hair matted together that stuck in her rectum and it was matted so bad I had to cut it of. it had to be for a few days. See photos below. I will never come here again. I called to tell them about the poop and hair the lady hung up on me.

posted: 07/01/2024

Took my kitten there one time and had amazing service wasn't expensive said he didnt need a check up fast forward 2 weeks I went another time now it was very critical I got told I needed to pay a 1000$ deposit before they could exam him even. I told them I did not have it they pronounced him dead while he still had a heartbeat all the way home. Clearly this is not a practice where veterinarians are known to care. I highly suggest taking your pets elsewhere there is a big reason for their 2.5 star rating. Take the advice and go legitimately anywhere else or Google it yourself. This is a disgrace of a veterinarian office.

posted: 09/25/2024

BEWARE. My family was intentionally misled that our dog would be able to be seen for her emergent respiratory distress, then made to lay in the parking lot unresponsive while staff stood by gawking/sat at the desk. They claimed (after having spoken on the phone with them 3x) to not know who we were and be unable to help. In full transparency, I used harsh language with them while BEGGING for help. That was the only time I got a response. And I would do it again. Apathetic, lazy, and utterly useless. These reviews are all so harsh for a reason. I URGE you to seek care elsewhere. The life of your pet may very well depend on it...mine did. I sincerely pray that these people never are met with the same lack of empathy and basic human respect that they are giving to customers.

posted: 10/09/2024

Tonight I brought my foster into the clinic because she had an open wound. The vet was wanting to do X-rays, drain tubes, and I explained that I couldn’t authorize what to do without the rescues approval. Dr Marco proceeded to tell me she had other patients. I understand that but no need to be such a rude person so yep I was rude and right now I hate I ever let that so called Dr touch her. I mean 1000 deposit and you cannot wait for me to get it okayed? I have always used them but after this experience I will not return.

posted: 10/11/2024