Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic

I cannot recommend Dr. Fulford and her team enough! From start to finish, they provided exceptional care for my dog, Allie. Dr. Fulford diagnosed an uncommon condition with expertise and compassion, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly and answer all my questions. Her team was incredibly kind and understanding, even when I called multiple times a day for a week straight. The receptionists, especially Hannah, went above and beyond to make Allie and me feel welcomed and cared for the moment we walked through the door. Despite their busy schedule, they managed to accommodate us at the last minute and demonstrated excellent communication and dedication to their patients. Allie received outstanding care, and I’m so grateful to have found such a knowledgeable and compassionate veterinary team in Athens. If you're looking for a clinic that truly cares, this is the place to go! Highly recommend!

My baby cali came in for a problem with her tail! They were immediate with getting her in, not only that realized she needed much more shots and stuff and they were on it and fairly priced especially having no insurance! Dr. Rankin is amazing and she treats my best friends dog poopy as well! She is definitely the go to for vet :)

We LOVE Gaines Shoal and Dr. Pierce and her staff! Mavis is always happy and healthy because of the care she gets here!

Gaines Shoal is great! They usually are able to fit me into an appointment really quickly which is always so helpful! Dr. Pierce is amazing! We started seeing her when we adopted our dog who had a broken leg. She is so honest and upfront with all medical options that I never feel pressured to choose a particular option. I’ve also asked her what she would do if it was her own dog going through the treatment and she was honest and straightforward with her answer which helped me determine the best fit for my dog. We have since transferred both of our cats over to Dr. Pierce’s care because we love her so much!

I have been coming to Gaines Shoal’s for about 3 years for my cat. They have provided great care and I am pleased with the care my cat receives especially this being my first pet. They also worked closely with me to help my cat lose a healthy amount of weight. I would recommend to anyone!

I have had nothing but an amazing experience! Mila (vet tech) and Dr. Rankin have been thoughtful, patient, and compassionate. I feel informed to make the best decision for my pet and I know they have his best interest in mind. We have had to visit every month for the last 3 months due to a chronic ear issue and each time, Mila and Dr. Rankin go out of their way to make it the most pleasant experience it can be for my baby, who is very sacred!

Gaines Shoal is state-of-the-art in every way. Kind and caring staff and doctors that genuinely value their customers. We had to put our eldest down several months ago and they were incredibly kind and empathic to our hard decision. Our new puppy is getting all the care and attention he needs from them as well!

Amazing! Everyone was so helpful and my little frenchie was super comfortable getting her shots, blood test, and nails trimmed! 10/10 recommend anyone in the Athens area to come here!