12 Reviews

Bessemer Mccalla Animal Clinic

Bessemer, Alabama
General Info
Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic in Bessemer crafts veterinary experiences through repetitive processes and minimized stimuli which assist pets throughout Alabama to receive care with reduced stress and increased recognition. Daily setup routines keep appointment rooms identical by maintaining furniture arrangement, lighting conditions, and entry point positions to eliminate decision-making. Personnel execute minimal vocal variations while restricting physical motions and introducing pauses between procedures to help pets adjust. The management of odors receives top priority as scents undergo neutralization processes between visits to prevent sensory buildup. The orientation pattern of pets determines whether owners can position themselves nearby or afar. Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic delivers a wide array of services including diagnostic testing and infection control alongside joint health assessments and nutritional modifications while also offering behavioral consultations and recovery monitoring. The introduction of each service occurs within a flow instead of appearing as a checklist. Should the animal turn away or flatten its ears, staff members reintroduce known signals by engaging in gentle repetitive actions such as air stroking or providing a tactile reference through items like towels or sleeves. The reintegration process after care involves rhythm-based techniques. Post-procedural training instructs families on maintaining consistent morning routines while managing home stimuli reduction and utilizing soft ambient sounds to regulate sleep cycles. Instructions go beyond prescriptions—they include environmental tuning to help pets re-enter their day without confusion. Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic extends its veterinary services to Alabama's neighboring areas by emulating natural animal regulation through gentle rhythms and predictable spaces combined with low-noise decision-making.
Services
Boarding
Grooming
House Calls
Surgery
Reviews
Leslie Moon
6 Jul 2018
REPORT
All of the vets are both caring and knowledgeable. The staff is top notch.
James Jones
22 May 2018
REPORT
Dr Gaines is a wonderful caring vet that is all about helping out where he can
Jennifer Fitzgerald
19 Mar 2018
REPORT
Doc & Johnna & Janna are so nice u can tell they are doing what they all do because of all their love for animals not just cause it is part of their job. Wonderful people!
Darrell Bradtke
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
I just brought my dog to this vet he is excellent. Vary experienced and friendly I finally found a good vet who cares about the animals not the person.
Mary Howton
4 Dec 2017
REPORT
I have coming to Dr Gains for more than ten years, i have never had a bad experience, he and staff are so good with all the animals. I have boarded my doggie 2 times and both times she has come out ... Read More
I have coming to Dr Gains for more than ten years, i have never had a bad experience, he and staff are so good with all the animals. I have boarded my doggie 2 times and both times she has come out happy. Dr. Gains has gone above and beyond for me, great person and great staff. I would highly recommend him to you. Read Less
Amy Neal
13 Sep 2017
REPORT
Doc is a down to earth man that loves all the animals and will take extra care of them. The staff there also love all the fur babies that come through.
Lavis Ergle
8 May 2017
REPORT
Black hole in chest, judgemental, extremely racist. Gossips about u after u leave, takes enough pills that he passed out. Even on the phone with clients. Wreckless with the lives of the dogs, if a bor... Read More
Black hole in chest, judgemental, extremely racist. Gossips about u after u leave, takes enough pills that he passed out. Even on the phone with clients. Wreckless with the lives of the dogs, if a bording dog barks to much he seddates, forced kenel staff, groomer, and receptionists to assist in survery, dogs die. I use to groom inside his clinic, i got kicked out becsuse i wouldnt entertain their gossip sessions, and i just didnt fit in to gains and annies click.Read Less
Nicole Jackson
18 Jan 2017
REPORT
Everyone was very nice
Cynthia Rogers
8 Jan 2017
REPORT
Friendly doctor and staff who showed great concern about my dog named Blu. I would highly recommend you take your pet . Thanks Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic
Fallin Ladd
29 Jul 2016
REPORT
Customer Service Horrible! Sat for 10 minutes before being greeted by 2 staff members. Groomer was rude and seemed to be having a bad day because she has to clean 5 dogs. I felt very uncomfortable lea... Read More
Customer Service Horrible! Sat for 10 minutes before being greeted by 2 staff members. Groomer was rude and seemed to be having a bad day because she has to clean 5 dogs. I felt very uncomfortable leaving my dog there.Read Less
Rhonda Toothaker
13 Apr 2016
REPORT
Had a wonderful experience with Bessemer McCalla animal clinic. Dr. Gaines took excellent care of my Romeo. So much better than the big impersonal clinics. When I go into this Clinic I know who the do... Read More
Had a wonderful experience with Bessemer McCalla animal clinic. Dr. Gaines took excellent care of my Romeo. So much better than the big impersonal clinics. When I go into this Clinic I know who the doctor is that I'm going to see and my dogs will know him as well. Dr. Gaines is very down-to-earth very friendly the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be making this Clinic the primary Clinic for my babies! Read Less
Bradford Botes
2 Nov 2015
REPORT
WONDERFUL!!! Dr. Gaines has been more than helpful with my golden retriever. Anytime something is wrong with my pup, I know who I can count on! THANKS!
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Please call
(205) 425-1679
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
Thu
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
Fri
08:00AM-18:00PM
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Bessemer Mccalla Animal Clinic

Bessemer, Alabama
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403 4th Ave SW
Bessemer Alabama 35022
Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic in Bessemer crafts veterinary experiences through repetitive processes and minimized stimuli which assist pets throughout Alabama to receive care with reduced stress and increased recognition. Daily setup routines keep appointment rooms identical by maintaining furniture arrangement, lighting conditions, and entry point positions to eliminate decision-making. Personnel execute minimal vocal variations while restricting physical motions and introducing pauses between procedures to help pets adjust. The management of odors receives top priority as scents undergo neutralization processes between visits to prevent sensory buildup. The orientation pattern of pets determines whether owners can position themselves nearby or afar. Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic delivers a wide array of services including diagnostic testing and infection control alongside joint health assessments and nutritional modifications while also offering behavioral consultations and recovery monitoring. The introduction of each service occurs within a flow instead of appearing as a checklist. Should the animal turn away or flatten its ears, staff members reintroduce known signals by engaging in gentle repetitive actions such as air stroking or providing a tactile reference through items like towels or sleeves. The reintegration process after care involves rhythm-based techniques. Post-procedural training instructs families on maintaining consistent morning routines while managing home stimuli reduction and utilizing soft ambient sounds to regulate sleep cycles. Instructions go beyond prescriptions—they include environmental tuning to help pets re-enter their day without confusion. Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic extends its veterinary services to Alabama's neighboring areas by emulating natural animal regulation through gentle rhythms and predictable spaces combined with low-noise decision-making.
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Boarding
Grooming
House Calls
Surgery
Leslie Moon
6 Jul 2018
REPORT
All of the vets are both caring and knowledgeable. The staff is top notch.
James Jones
22 May 2018
REPORT
Dr Gaines is a wonderful caring vet that is all about helping out where he can
Jennifer Fitzgerald
19 Mar 2018
REPORT
Doc & Johnna & Janna are so nice u can tell they are doing what they all do because of all their love for animals not just cause it is part of their job. Wonderful people!
Darrell Bradtke
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
I just brought my dog to this vet he is excellent. Vary experienced and friendly I finally found a good vet who cares about the animals not the person.
Mary Howton
4 Dec 2017
REPORT
I have coming to Dr Gains for more than ten years, i have never had a bad experience, he and staff are so good with all the animals. I have boarded my doggie 2 times and both times she has come out ... Read More
I have coming to Dr Gains for more than ten years, i have never had a bad experience, he and staff are so good with all the animals. I have boarded my doggie 2 times and both times she has come out happy. Dr. Gains has gone above and beyond for me, great person and great staff. I would highly recommend him to you. Read Less
Amy Neal
13 Sep 2017
REPORT
Doc is a down to earth man that loves all the animals and will take extra care of them. The staff there also love all the fur babies that come through.
Lavis Ergle
8 May 2017
REPORT
Black hole in chest, judgemental, extremely racist. Gossips about u after u leave, takes enough pills that he passed out. Even on the phone with clients. Wreckless with the lives of the dogs, if a bor... Read More
Black hole in chest, judgemental, extremely racist. Gossips about u after u leave, takes enough pills that he passed out. Even on the phone with clients. Wreckless with the lives of the dogs, if a bording dog barks to much he seddates, forced kenel staff, groomer, and receptionists to assist in survery, dogs die. I use to groom inside his clinic, i got kicked out becsuse i wouldnt entertain their gossip sessions, and i just didnt fit in to gains and annies click.Read Less
Nicole Jackson
18 Jan 2017
REPORT
Everyone was very nice
Cynthia Rogers
8 Jan 2017
REPORT
Friendly doctor and staff who showed great concern about my dog named Blu. I would highly recommend you take your pet . Thanks Bessemer McCalla Animal Clinic
Fallin Ladd
29 Jul 2016
REPORT
Customer Service Horrible! Sat for 10 minutes before being greeted by 2 staff members. Groomer was rude and seemed to be having a bad day because she has to clean 5 dogs. I felt very uncomfortable lea... Read More
Customer Service Horrible! Sat for 10 minutes before being greeted by 2 staff members. Groomer was rude and seemed to be having a bad day because she has to clean 5 dogs. I felt very uncomfortable leaving my dog there.Read Less
Rhonda Toothaker
13 Apr 2016
REPORT
Had a wonderful experience with Bessemer McCalla animal clinic. Dr. Gaines took excellent care of my Romeo. So much better than the big impersonal clinics. When I go into this Clinic I know who the do... Read More
Had a wonderful experience with Bessemer McCalla animal clinic. Dr. Gaines took excellent care of my Romeo. So much better than the big impersonal clinics. When I go into this Clinic I know who the doctor is that I'm going to see and my dogs will know him as well. Dr. Gaines is very down-to-earth very friendly the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be making this Clinic the primary Clinic for my babies! Read Less
Bradford Botes
2 Nov 2015
REPORT
WONDERFUL!!! Dr. Gaines has been more than helpful with my golden retriever. Anytime something is wrong with my pup, I know who I can count on! THANKS!
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