Shepherd Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital servicing the Duluth, GA area. We offer a complete range of veterinary services including, but not limited to: physical examinations, diagnosis and treatment, spay/neutering, vaccinations, dental care, surgical care, radiology, blood work, parasite prevention/control, and more.
We are committed to offering top quality veterinary care for our patients and exceptional customer service for our clients. Our veterinarians and staff understand that your pets are more than just pets; they are family. As fellow pet lovers and pet owners, we pride ourselves on treating your pets as if they are our own.
We are committed to offering top quality veterinary care for our patients and exceptional customer service for our clients. Our veterinarians and staff understand that your pets are more than just pets; they are family. As fellow pet lovers and pet owners, we pride ourselves on treating your pets as if they are our own.
Services
The first thing you'll notice when you walk into our veterinary office is an incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere. We have a wonderful family of staff who helps us provide high-quality veterinary medicine to your pets. Our compassionate team stays busy answering phone calls, accommodating the doctor and tending to your pets as if they were their own.
We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. We offer full service, air-conditioned, indoor boarding facilities for both dogs and cats designed to provide your pet with a comfortable stay while you are away on business, vacation, or an emergency. Our highly dedicated and caring staff will ensure a warm, clean, safe environment, with loving care, individual playtime, and personal attention for your pet.
There are many challenges in caring for an animal that cannot be moved from their location for one reason or another. Please let us know of any specific requests or conditions that will require special attention. How much will it cost? All fees are the same as if you were being seen at our hospital with an added trip fee starting 125$.
Wellness care is vital to prevent illnesses and promote a long, healthy life for your pet. We provide a full range of preventative medicine including comprehensive physical exams, diagnostic testing, parasite prevention, vaccinations, surgical procedures, and medications. A routine examination provides both you and your veterinarian with the opportunity to develop an idea of your pet's overall health.
Dogs and cats experience similar dental problems as people, including plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to gingivitis and dental disease. During a dental cleaning (sometimes called a prophylaxis), plaque and tartar are removed from a pet's teeth and the health of the entire mouth (tongue, gums, lips, and teeth) is assessed.
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Aurora Taylor
Dec 05, 2021
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My dog had a severe grand mal seizure around 5 pm on a Friday, and the only vet that was close and open at that time was Shepherds. They fit us in, and we’re incredibly kind and compassionate as I was inconsolable over my boy’s health. They were thorough in their exams and bloodwork, and actually discovered that he does not have epilepsy, he had dangerously low thyroid levels. I had previously spent over $10k at other vets trying to find a diagnosis and help with his seizures, and shepherds found it in one visit. A few months later and with the recommended thyroid treatment he hasn’t had
K. Sc
Nov 24, 2021
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This clinic is open on the weekends. Office visits are very reasonable. Staff was friendly. I called two days later with questions, they called me back very quickly with vet answers and also called the next day to check on my dog. One word of concern: labs consisting of blood and fecal were around $200. This did not include parvo test as my dog had a shortlived gastrointestinal problem. Visit wound up running a bit over $300. With office visit, labs and $50 in meds.
Wayne Slear
Jul 16, 2021
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We scheduled a new patient appointment. The process was easy. The staff that answered the phone was friendly. The purpose of the visit was to request an x-ray and trim our dog's nails.
The tech took our dog for this work. About 20 minutes later, the tech and Vet returned with him and said that they could not perform either service because he was too anxious!
Instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, we felt that the Vet was blaming us for the problem. This is despite the fact that we told them that our other dog (we have two dogs who were siblings) died two weeks ago and we thought that could
The tech took our dog for this work. About 20 minutes later, the tech and Vet returned with him and said that they could not perform either service because he was too anxious!
Instead of apologizing for the inconvenience, we felt that the Vet was blaming us for the problem. This is despite the fact that we told them that our other dog (we have two dogs who were siblings) died two weeks ago and we thought that could
Jean Ebert
May 22, 2021
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A stray kitty who made our porch her home seven years ago suddenly seemed lethargic, her eye was running and she wasn't eating. I suspected an URI. My regular vet couldn't see her for five days (it was a holiday weekend) and I knew Ellie would only get worse. I heard about Shepherd from a local rescue group and that they were open 7 days a week. I called them on a Saturday morning and was able to get her in that morning to be seen. Very friendly, professional staff. The vet confirmed the URI and, with permission, checked a few other things out. Was able to get meds for Ellie quickly and affordably
Kimberly B.
Apr 01, 2021
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I had to bring in a clients dog to be put to sleep. She had collapsed at my home on Saturday. They fit us in, we'd never been there. Unfortunately xrays showed heart failure and she was suffering. I brought her back the next day. They were kind, compassionate..the vet explained the process, then asked me if I was ready to give the final shot. I LOVE that they are open on weekends. I and many wish they were 24 hours. We need that so much in our area. ..
Andreina Colmenares
Nov 08, 2020
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Kai Ouyang
Oct 03, 2020
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The past 3 weeks had been tough. We brought our furkid Gizmo in for what we thought was a urinary infection. We conducted some reasonable checkup procedures related to what we thought were GI issues, but the medication was not helping the situation. Over the course of 7 days we visited Shepard 4 times, and every visit was granted despite only a few minutes of advance notice. We were only charged for lab work and meds for follow up visits.
On the last checkup with Shephard, Dr. Vavilapalli suspected something else was amiss and found the lump near the prostate. She immediately gave us guidance
On the last checkup with Shephard, Dr. Vavilapalli suspected something else was amiss and found the lump near the prostate. She immediately gave us guidance
