Dr Holland after making us wait an hour took advantage by charging us for a second heart worm test when she knew our dog just had one done. After leaving I realized this was the second time in a recent period of being tested for that. When confronted she did not want to make things right in any way. Not again! Read Less

This is one amazing animal Hospital Dr Hollis and her staff are very knowledgeable and very professional at there job they really do care for the animals .I Highley Recomend them to any one who need to have the babies looks at.i rate them 100+ Read Less

Fair Oaks Vet Hospital and staff are great! I recently moved to the Marietta, GA area and called a few hospitals and what was the deal maker to me was how nicely I was spoken to on the phone. The receptionists who scheduled my appointment were very attentive and able to answer all my questions and get me price estimates for boarding, grooming and vaccines for my Poodle, Tina. I love that the doctor is so attentive! When I came in for boarding, Dr Holland noticed the beginning of an ear infection, and were able to get me in the right direction for taking care of Tina's ears. When I picked up Tina from boarding, she smelled great, and everyone said she had a nice time at camp! They really care about your pets like family, and I love that about Fair Oaks! The groomer Sam is great! I brought a picture of how Tina gets groomed from my old groomer, and she made it perfect! She even matched her bow color to her collar, which was so cute! Read Less

Never in my life have I had such a rude experience!!! I was there once looking for a new vet and had a good experience. So I called today asking about boarding. I don't know what was wrong with this woman. She tried to tell me my dog needed all these shots in order to be boarded. She was just there in July and got her annual shots! Everything! Distemper, parvo, bordetella...the dog is over 6 years old and has never gotten more than 1 set of shots per year. So I said let me call my previous vet to see what she got. This vile woman just violently throws the phone down and hangs up! Like, what in the world! Guess I'm searching for a new vet again. She because the doctor was nice. She needs to fire that creature. She's losing business. Read Less

Dr. Holland and all her staff are the best. My dog was very sick and almost didn't make it but Dr. Holland looked after him like he was her own pet. They called me after hours to check on my dog and truly went the extra mile to bring him back to health. Words cannot express my gratitude towards Fair oaks veterinarian clinic, Dr. Holland and her staff. Read Less

I am so very thankful to have found this veterinary clinic full of people that genuinely care. My husband and I both were overwhelmed with the kindness that was not only directed towards us as customers, but also to our cats as well. This was our first experience at Fair Oaks and it will be our new go-to for all of our animals in the future. Thank you for all that you do! Read Less

We have been going to Fair Oaks since we got our puppy five years ago. It is not near our home, yet I would not go anywhere else. Their care and concern for your pets is apparent. I am very grateful for Dr. Holland and Sam. Thank you for all you have done for our high maintenance Dr. Pepper, and the care you gave to our cat, Dana. Read Less

Dr. PUTTY is a caring vet . He does not seem to be out just for the money. He's very easy to understand and cares about my pet. The staff is very friendly and they get to bring their pets to work with them!! How col is that ? I told my parents about Dr Putty and they only go to him now great vet and friendy staff Read Less

Dr. Holland told us upfront last year that the prognosis for our bunny Cortana was not good. With the severely infected and dead eye, surgery was mandatory, and bunnies don't handle anesthesia well. I am happy to say that over a year later we still have our baby girl. She is a little fighter, and we owe it all to Dr. Holland, Sam, and the rest of the staff. No other vet was willing to even try to help Cortana, but Dr. Holland made sure that we knew every possible outcome, and what percentage each had! Read Less

Dr. Holland is one of those arrogant people who thinks a degree allows her to treat everyone else like their time and opinions mean nothing.  She was arrogant with me from the start.  I took my dog back because the clinic is nearby.  However, this morning, after waiting for an HOUR for a scheduled appointment and still being told by the staff that they had no clue when she would be done ("It's crazy busy in here this morning"--if it's crazy busy then DON'T TELL ME YOU HAVE A 930 appointment for me!) and their being aware my dog spent the entire hour shaking in fear from the stench of the place, I walked out.  I went over the the Apex Animal Hospital 10 minutes away and got an appointment for later today.  They smell clean at least. Read Less

I'm always nervous to take my pets to the vet. Usually because I'm just afraid that something is seriously wrong and I won't be able to handle outrageous vet bills and/or the news of having to lose one of my girls. I have two dogs, both of which are the most low maintenance babies on the planet. When we moved to Smyrna, we had to take our bulldog to get spayed. Not only was she in excellent hands, but when we've had other issues with her, not only do Dr. Holland and her staff remember her (but who can forget Biscuit), but they give the best recommendations for her care possible. I have spent an enormous amount of money on her care prior to moving to Smyrna, and these people not only take the best care of her I could hope for, but at incredibly reasonable prices for a vet clinic. I took my other dog Lyla to them yesterday for a severe limp in her back leg. They gave her amazingly care, her vaccinations, and recommendations without costing me an arm and a leg, AND asked about Biscuit and her previous issues. The vets I've seen in the past would charge at least $400 for this visit, and that was nowhere near what I paid yesterday, in addition to the super specific and loving care that Lyla received. It's been 24 hours and she's already like a new dog. She hates strangers, and warmed up to all of them immediately (even the girl that was doing a working interview: which by the way, I hope they hire her. Lyla was putty in her hands). I have had absolutely nothing bad to say about my pet's care, nor my personal interactions with this vet. They've eliminated my anxiety and my fear of cost for caring for my babies, and I'd recommend them to anyone. Read Less

If I could give MINUS 100 stars, I would.  They threw away my beloved pet.  I have been avoiding writing this review but I am coming up on 6 months of him being gone due to their negligence, and I feel it's time to speak out.  To her credit, Dr. Holland is a nice lady, she refunded the money I spent on the day that her inept, idiotic and negligent tech Tomas lost my cat, and she did make some effort to help find him.  Cameron (also a tech) is awesome, he did A LOT to try to help find/recover my cat.  But if you go there?  DO NOT LET THEM MOVE YOUR PET FROM THE BUILDING TO THE CAR OR VICE VERSA!  TRANSPORT THEM YOURSELF!!!  Tomas the Idiot was either not trained properly or didn't care enough and so my cat escaped from his grasp and was permanently lost. Two days after that happened and I was back in the neighborhood to look for him (as I did every day for many weeks), they were chasing a dog that had gotten away from them and was running thru the neighborhood.  I wish no ill will on Dr. Holland's business, but until she fires that stupid tech (Tomas) and hires quality people, word will get out and such will be the consequences. Read Less

The vet smirked at me and kept treating me rudely. She was acting like a teenager which was ridiculous because she was evidently old. I created this page just for this reason. Worst experience of my life. Read Less

We have been going to Dr. Holland for 4 years now and she has worked wonders for my dog Charlie. He is 15 years old, and has a lot of health issues due to old age. Dr. Holland has great dog bedside manner and is competent and dedicated to improving Charlies quality of life. We have been doing weekly laser therapy for about 5 months now and I see a drastic improvement in his demeanor and health. I can even say that he would not be with us w/o laser and doctor care. Lasor treatment is fantastic. When Charlie walking outside, no one belive how old he is. I really thank her for all that she has done. Read Less

Dr. Holland & her staff are fantastic! She recently introduced us to laser therapy for our elderly 13 year old dog, Chomper, to help him with the pain of hip dysplasia & arthritis. Chomper has had about six treatments. Before starting the laser therapy, Chomper was getting to the point where he was unable to get up & down, he couldn't go down steps without his back legs going out on him, & he was on the verge of being unable to walk. Since we started the laser therapy once a week, he is like a new dog! I am amazed at how much better he is doing! He has actually been going for walks and even trotting! These laser treatments have literally given our elderly dog new life. If your dog is having trouble getting around DO THE LASER. It is worth every penny!!! Read Less

I have used Fair Oaks for over 3 years now. My husband got put in Hospital 3 months straight and Dr Holland and her wonderful staff took the very best of my Baby boy. I highly recommend this animal hospital... Read Less

Any dog owners: Please don't let your vet give your dog the leptospirosis vaccine (any type) unless you do research first on its safety. Leptospirosis (entirely treatable if caught early although it is hard to diagnose) is incredibly rare in Georgia and most other areas of the US and the incidence of adverse reactions, up to and including death, are among the highest of all vaccines. If your dog only occasionally is outside it is even more rare. It is contracted from the urine of infected wild animals like raccoons or squirrels but survives for only a very short time after the liquid has dried. Worse, the vaccine as administered only protects your beloved pet for roughly 2 weeks after 2 applications. To get full immunity, some studies show 26 (!) shots are required. Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, which is what Murphy appeared to get, is a horrible horrible way to go. Please do the research. I have contacted both Murphy's vet and the drug company that provided the vaccine. His vet was sadly unwilling to stop prescribing the vaccine for the few days she said it would take to do "more research." It is the Fair Oaks Veterinary Hospital in Marietta. The drug company, who I won't name for now, is going to do a necropsy on Murphy to confirm the diagnosis. I want them to change their marketing to warn of the danger and admit the low incidence of infection. We'll see.Read Less

Any dog owners: Please don't let your vet give your dog the leptospirosis vaccine (any type) unless you do research first on its safety. Leptospirosis (entirely treatable if caught early although it is hard to diagnose) is incredibly rare in Georgia and most other areas of the US and the incidence of adverse reactions, up to and including death, are among the highest of all vaccines. If your dog only occasionally is outside it is even more rare. It is contracted from the urine of infected wild animals like raccoons or squirrels but survives for only a very short time after the liquid has dried. Worse, the vaccine as administered only protects your beloved pet for roughly 2 weeks after 2 applications. To get full immunity, some studies show 26 (!) shots are required. Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, which is what Murphy appeared to get, is a horrible horrible way to go. Please do the research.I have contacted both Murphy's vet and the drug company that provided the vaccine. His vet was sadly unwilling to stop prescribing the vaccine for the few days she said it would take to do "more research." It is the Fair Oaks Veterinary Hospital in Marietta. The drug company, who I won't name for now, is going to do a necropsy on Murphy to confirm the diagnosis. I want them to change their marketing to warn of the danger and admit the low incidence of infection. We'll see.......Wait, there's more:So, tonight, Dr. Holland from the Fair Oaks Veterinary Hospital called me to tell me she had "done her research" and had diagnosed Murphy with Spleenic Hemangiosarcoma, a somewhat convenient disease in that it cannot be confirmed by necropsy at this point and because it can cause sudden collapse and death within days. But here's the problem, from the ACVS website (since she helpfully informed me that not all websites are accurate), there should have been signs in his physical exam THAT THURSDAY of the following:Signs associated with splenic masses can be subtle and include weakness or may be more obvious e.g. collapse and sudden death if the mass ruptures and bleeds internally. Mucous membranes, such as the gums, may be pale and heart and respiratory rates can be increased. Other signs can include: abdominal distension, weight loss, inappetence and fainting or weakness. No mention of any of these issues from his physical exam. At least, the abdominal distension, pale gums and heart and respiratory issues should have been evident.She also told me she had done research on the leptospirosis vaccine "ad nauseam" prior to proscribing it for any of her patients. A far cry from the two continuing education seminars, one from the drug company, she mentioned yesterday.I have zero confidence, zero, in this vet. Zero.And check it, Dr. Holland, there is nothing here that is actionable. Read Less

Spoke twice with receptionist Janice[nice,welcoming and friendly] about a kitten spay. As I informed her my kitten had all her yearly required shots completed in January,and is an indoor cat,as an unemployed veteran,I really wanted,and needed,no surprise extra charges.At first,I was told[as the FOVH "honors" a Cobb County Humane Society $60 spay/ neuter voucher] my total fee would have be elevated for non-covered expenses of pain medication during,and post surgery,totaling $110.Well,that was three weeks ago.Now today when we talked,Janice told me price would be "around $130" and I would have to also purchase a flea inoculation shot - even though I reminded her the kitten strictly stays inside and does NOT go out to attract any fleas.After reading one review [unfavorably]mentioning a Dr Holland,I asked who would be the veterinarian operating on my kitten. Yes,that would be one and the same Dr,who I was told was very good and that the reviewer just didn't like her product solicitation.Sorry,but Goodbye!I wouldn't give this business three stars because I can't say they're "A-OK".I won't give this business one star since I didn't bother to use their services. Read Less

All our pets (cats & dogs) have been going to Fair Oaks since Dr Holland took over the Hospital.  She is always very attentive to all our pet's needs. She is very informative and educates us on any medications or procedures they may need.  She has seen our pets through sickness, health and even death.  I find her compassionate towards our pets as well as ourselves.  She is highly skilled and knowledgable from diagnosis, surgeries and care. She is to the point (black & white-no grey areas) on what is needed and should be addressed as far as your pet's health and needs. Her priority is your pet!  I have also referred friends that find the same in her practice. Read Less

Went and bought my rabbit in to see the vet for a check up and organizing a neuter, the vet at Fair Oaks is Dr.Holland... While the receptionists I spoke to were very welcoming and friendly, Dr. Holland was not. She spoke down to me, she was condisending and made me feel stupid. it felt so uncomfortable. I just wanted to leave. While in consultation she kept trying to sell me other things like rabbit pills and vitamins which I thankfully said no to but then repetedly putting a guilt trip on me... By the end of the consult my hands were full of vitamins, rabbit food and litter...When I left the room, I told reception I did not want to buy any of those things and they were ok. I paid the bill and left. I have not been back ever since that awkward consult. I took my rabbit to a adifferent vet to get his neuter elsewhere. Read Less

I have a bunny and I can say I looked for vets who would take in rabbits everywhere. I was a little skeptical at first, but my first rabbit was very sick so I took him to Fair Oaks. They were very understanding and helpful, and so incredibly sweet when they found out he didn't make it through the night. I knew he had the best care given to him at the vet's though and it's all I could ask for. Least to say, they've been incredibly helpful with my other bunny.Read Less

I love this place! Their staff is so incredibly sweet, smart and understanding. I called to get information on getting my cat spayed, the receptionist was incredibly kind, and patient with all my questions. She was very knowledgeable about what would happen, and gave me an estimate of the cost for her shots and spay. When I brought her in, the receptionist at the front desk, a different lady than the first I had talked to, already knew who we were and what to do, without even my having to prompt her with our information. The surgeon came in and told me all the information I needed to know. He and the assistant were both incredibly good at handling my girl and keeping her calm. She's naturally a bit of a scaredy cat (ha) and can be very skiddish around strangers. She was obviously very comfortable with the both of them. Dr. Holland is incredible. She came in, gave my girl a good look over, sent her into the back to get prepped, and ran over the costs for the procedure, which turned out to be the exact price I had been told in the beginning! How nice! I was given times of when everything would happen, and the assurance I could call anytime to check in. My girl was picked up the next day, with no complications, and no surprise charges. She's at home and doing great now, and her scar is teenie-tiny! Dr. Holland also works with the humane society to do the low cost spay and neuter with the certificate, saying its how she feels she is "giving back." Dr Holland and her staff are truly such a blessing. I will be using them as my vet from now on. Read Less

I love this place! Their staff is so incredibly sweet, smart and understanding. I called to get information on getting my cat spayed, the receptionist was incredibly kind, and patient with all my questions. She was very knowledgeable about what would happen, and gave me an estimate of the cost for her shots and spay. When I brought her in, the receptionist at the front desk, a different lady than the first I had talked to, already knew who we were and what to do, without even my having to prompt her with our information. The surgeon came in and told me all the information I needed to know. He and the assistant were both incredibly good at handling my girl and keeping her calm. She's naturally a bit of a scaredy cat (ha) and can be very skiddish around strangers. She was obviously very comfortable with the both of them. Dr. Holland is incredible. She came in, gave my girl a good look over, sent her into the back to get prepped, and ran over the costs for the procedure, which turned out to be the exact price I had been told in the beginning! How nice! I was given times of when everything would happen, and the assurance I could call anytime to check in. My girl was picked up the next day, with no complications, and no surprise charges. She's at home and doing great now, and her scar is teenie-tiny! Dr. Holland also works with the humane society to do the low cost spay and neuter with the certificate, saying its how she feels she is "giving back." Dr Holland and her staff are truly such a blessing. I will be using them as my vet from now on. Read Less

This has to be the best Veterinary Hospital in East Cobb. Dr. Holland and her staff make the comfort and care of our furry children always 1st. priority. My experience here have made a lasting impression and will keep me and my pets coming back for years to come. I wouldn't trust my precious babies with anyone else! Read Less

I have been going to Fair Oaks for 37 years. Doctor Holland bought the clinic from Dr. Harrison almost 10 years ago and all I can say is I totally trust her with my most precious possession my Norwegain Elkhound Tank. She takes the time to be sure you know what is going on and what you need to do. She is a wonderful professional and she has an outstanding staff. I feel that her prices are fair and I will continue to take Tank there as long as she is there. I value her expertise highly. Read Less

Went to Dr. Holland for our baby, Frank, and ended up needing several procedures and treatments for his various ailments. He is 10 years old, so we anticipated this. Nothing she said was surprising to us. We were quoted a fair price for her services, and opted for surgery to remove some masses under Frank's arm and on his lower eyelid. Dr. Holland could have pushed us to have expensive pathology tests done on the masses, but honestly and clearly stated that at his age, it would not have improved the quality of his life, and could be tested at a later date if the masses returned. Our baby ended up having a prolonged reaction to anesthesia and they urged us to allow him to stay overnight at no additional cost, and even entertained my very worried husband's fears by letting me see the area in which he would be sleeping. Dr. Holland has always been firm and honest with me, and since I consider my pet to be a child under my care, and not a tractor that needs repair, I value her experience and expect full honesty, which I have always gotten. In addition, when she purchases, transports, stores, and administers ""chicken baby food"" at ""2x"" the store cost, I don't complain because she's incurring the cost of said purchase/transport/storage/administration for herself. Her staff is incredibly friendly and gentle, and I've never waited (in 4 visits) more than 10 minutes with Frank for services. She does not make me feel less than, as some reviewers have mentioned, because when she speaks to me as a professional, I as a layperson, listen and heed her advice. If Dr. Holland were a pediatrician, I highly doubt she would receive the negative feedback that some seem so eager to heap on her, most of which is comprised of nothing more than whining about the expense of caring for a family member and being overly sensitive to a doctor who cares enough to tell the truth. I'm sure she sees more than her fair share of animals whose caretakers could really care less. I personally could not handle it. Finally, I'd like to point out, that as a doctor, regardless of her obvious talents and commitment, she can only fight so hard. From what I understand she is devoted to providing compassionate and thorough care to all animals that come her way, including abandoned or neglected neighborhood animals. However, again, these are not appliances, these are animals...lives. If you've lost a pet while under any vet's care, I hope that you realize that life is very precious and very fragile, thus making Dr. Holland's sometimes harsh dedication to the health of the animals in her care ever so much more vital. Read Less

Avoid Fair Oaks if you can! The Vet there nickels and dimes you to death... She told me my kitten needed to start over his distemper boosters, but I called another vet in the area that told me it is not true... I would have shelled out an extra $18 without knowing the facts if I hadn't gotten a second opinion. They are overall higher than everyone else, and they will charge you for every little thing like Chicken Baby Food - and the price they charge is 2x what it costs in the store! She also tries to find reasons to keep you coming in, to milk that cash cow. She doesn't review records well before you come in (we told her about a new cat we got, he was already a patient, and she should have known that before we brought our established cat in!). And she somehow makes you feel ""less than"" in the way she treats you. So my advice is to STAY AWAY and find someone else who cares and won't charge you for every single thing! Read Less

I use Fair Oaks for vet services as well as boarding and grooming.   Vet services, meds and grooming services are comparably priced to other places I've used.  Boarding prices however can't be beat at $12.00 per day for a small dog with a doctor onsite!   I've boarded at other places at upwards of $36.00 per day with no doctor on staff!  The staff is friendly and cares about your pet. Read Less