The doctors and staff at Gaines School Animal Hospital are simply outstanding. They always put the comfort and care of pets first. We have been taking our pups here for 7 consecutive years now, and after each illness/ procedure we have received follow-up asking how they are doing. They have even had one of our Boston terriers spend the day with them for monitoring after he was having some hives/ allergies just in case he developed any troubles breathing. Fortunately he didn't and instead got to enjoy the day being loved on by the care team :)... Whenever we have had a concern we have been able to be seen the same day. Thank you Dr. Brewster, Dr. Ekman, Liz, Lauren and the entire staff for your wonderful care of our pets through the years. Read Less

I absolutely love everyone at Gaines School Animal Hospital. I've been letting Dr. Brewster come to my house to see my cat, Chloe for almost 9 and a half years and the care Chloe receives is excellent. I wouldn't take her anywhere else. Read Less

What a great place!!! They treated me as if I was the only client they had. They took great care of Yeti and she looked great after being groomed!! Very well pleased and I will recommend Gaines School Animal Hospital to everyone I know!!! Read Less

Great staff and amazing service! I was able to call and had no problems scheduling an appointment that day, and they were very informative about my dog's condition and the treatment steps we would need to take. His surgery and exams were all done within an hour and they offer plenty of follow up communication. Absolutely affordable and they really care about the health of your pets. Read Less

Gaines School Animal Hospital is great! We have had such great experiences with our three dogs for regular check-ups and minor emergency issues. Dr. Ekman has been wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her patients. Read Less

Our 3 year old Goldendoodle, Lucy, has been going to Gaines School Animal Hospital since she was 8 weeks old. We have been very pleased with the care Lucy has received from doctors and staff. And, the groomer, Robin, is great. Read Less

We used another vet and left due to proximity. Love Gaines School. One review discusses rates regarding office visits. I have found GSAH charges very comparable  to other vets. They are open on Saturdays and in case of serious illness in our older dog, call us regardless of day of week to check oh her.  Today we tragically had to deal with our deaf dog who had finely honed escape tactics. Sadly she was hit and very, very damaged to the point we could not move her. GSAH was able to refer us to a service and she was picked up and taken for cremation within an hour. Our other older dog that does not like to ride in the car, when feeling bad, gets in the car because she knows she's going to given care to feel better! Read Less

The entire staff at Gaines School Animal Hospital are very caring and professional. I have brought our senior pug Zoe there several times and she has always been treated with such gentleness. Dr. Lisa Ekman is just wonderful. She attentively listens to your concerns and brings her wealth of knowledge to make sure your pet receives the best of care. Read Less

I've been taking my baby Diamond to GSAH since she was rescued from the Athens Animal Shelter in 2010. Liz and the rest of the staff actually takes time to get and know your pets. They know Diamond and how I Love to get her all Pinked out on her Bath and Grooming days. She's always happy and they are super careful with her. I always recommend GSAH to anyone with a pet and or looking for a great Vet. Yo guys Rock!!!! Thank you for caring for my Baby Read Less

I've been taking my baby Diamond to GSAH since she was rescued from the Athens Animal Shelter in 2010. Liz and the rest of the staff actually takes time to get and know your pets. They know Diamond and how I Love to get her all Pinked out on her Bath and Grooming days. She's always happy and they are super careful with her. I always recommend GSAH to anyone with a pet and or looking for a great Vet. Yo guys Rock!!!! Thank you for caring for my Baby Read Less

Wonderful first impression, but serious red flags followed. New to town and looking for a vet, I brought my 9yo Cattle Dog mix in for a thyroid recheck. The exam was wonderful, very thorough, the doctor and tech checked everywhere and spent a very long time with us, listening and answering all of our questions. It was a wonderful visit - It felt like I found a great home for our canine family. The checkout was surprising. Much more expensive than the quote over the phone. The test, exam, and antibiotics (for hotspots) were twice what I've paid at my previous vet on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles (where you'd expect to pay too much), and no estimate was provided to cushion the blow. Here's the confusing part, in chronological order, and why I got out of there with my dog's records: 1) They would not call the thyroid prescription into PetMeds, saying they "don't have a fax machine." 2) They couldn't fill the thyroid prescription in-house, and the Kroger pharmacy doesn't stock the dosage (uncommon for humans, just very common for dogs) so I have to give my dog six pills a day instead of two. Okay, minor inconvenience, but still. 3) When I called in for a refill of the prescription a month later, I never got a call back. I had to try a second time (no record of the first call), and still no call back. I called a third time, and the "prescription" was ready and waiting for pick-up without ever notifying me. This whole process took weeks - Good thing I reordered in advance of running out! 4) When I went to pick up the paper script for the thyroid refill, the receptionist hands me a bottle of antibiotics instead. The doctor had refilled the antibiotics without calling to ask why my dog needed a refill - wouldn't you want to know why the previous antibiotic hadn't cured an infection? That's a potentially deadly problem. 5) I asked for my records to take to a new vet, and the receptionist replied with an offer to fax the records directly. Remember, they previously said they couldn't fax to PetMeds because they "didn't have a fax machine." Was I lied to? Was I purposefully inconvenienced? I didn't bother asking. It didn't matter anymore. The disorganization and unreliability is why we left this vet after one visit. I move around a lot, and have worked at vet hospitals myself, so I have more experience with vets than the average owner. I know how harmful the consequences of bad communication between the client and the doctor can be. I have an old dog, who deserves to have a vet we can trust to help manage his health through his golden years. So we'll keep searching. Read Less

I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr.Bob Brewster and his staff. He has done an outstanding job of looking after all my critters for almost 2 decades. Even though we now have six rescue dogs, he and his staff always seem to be totally connected to each dog! Read Less

About 8 months ago, I got a dog that comes from a bad past, so she has a unique set of "fears/issues." I haven't had a successful vet visit., until a friend referred me to Gaines School Animal Hospital. Everyone there went out of their way to make sure she was comfortable. They were very gentle and patient with her, and she did so well! I am so excited to now have a place I can take her, and I would recommend this place to anyone! They really care.Read Less

I've been taking my dog to Gaines School Animal Hospital for two years, and she loves it there. I do too! The staff is friendly and we never have to wait long. They are very generous with treats, and they know what they're talking about. GSAH is great for both pets and owners. Read Less

I love the vets and the vet staff here. They have always treated my cat with the greatest of care and do not nickel and dime or overcharge for services. Also, they have great hours (open on Saturdays). And, lastly, the staff really care for their patients, they call to check in on your animal after an illness visit. I am not looking forward to when I eventually move away. A good vet is really hard to find. Thank you Gaines School Animal Hospital!Read Less

I have used Gaines School Animal Hospital for the past 2 years and before that Barber Creek for 10 years. The staff here truly love animals and are always willing to answer my questions. My dogs Carl and Sadie love coming to the vet because the caring staff helps ensure a non-stressful visit for them. This is a great place to bring your pets!Read Less

Fantastic vet and vet staff at Gaines School and Barber Creek! I started going to Gaines School over a year ago and I have been happy with their service and care ever since. Having two locations in Athens makes it easy for anyone to get to, and they are always easy to get an appointment with. I even booked a dental cleaning with them in February and not only was I happy with their service and dental health month discount, but my dog was happily relaxing on a heating pad when we went to pick her up. I would definitely recommend Gaines School Animal Hospital to all pet lovers.Read Less

My dog was seen here a week ago for having a tense abdomen, shivering, and grunting. He was clearly in pain. He had many xrays and a barium series done. Now, I am not one to degrade anyone or any business so I'll just say I was very displeased with the way business was handled. I was never told a straight answer for a diagnosis. As far as financially I was told one thing and expected to pay another. However, they did make that issue right it is still the principal behind it and I hope no one else has to experience the frustration. Today, a week later, I have taken my dog to a local vet because he has worsened, with the same xrays I might add, and the vet found the issue right away and as I type he is there getting treated right now for IVDD. If this issue had of been caught last week my dog would not be as bad as he is and 1 less vet bill.Read Less

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Brewster. My cat Ross needed an emergency blood transfusion or he would have died. Dr. Brewster saved his life. After countless tests there was still no reason what caused him to become so anemic. But Dr. Brewster wouldn't give up, he spent many hours doing research and coming up with the perfect treatment plan of different meds that worked for Ross. Without his dedication, time, support and his love for animals my cat would not be here today. There is no other vet I would use, he is simply the best! You can't go wrong going to gaines school! Read Less