Decatur Animal Care

Decatur, AL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Decatur Animal Care is proud to serve Decatur, AL and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible

In January 2017, Dr Griffith acquired the practice (formerly known as 'Dishman Animal Clinic') after working closely with Dr. Michael Dishman for eighteen years as an Associate and Partner

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Support staff
5
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Laser TherapyAdvanced Digital X-raysUltrasoundDigital Dental X-ray

Services in detail

Laser TherapyDental CareSurgeryAdvanced Digital X-raysSpay and NeuterMicrochippingVaccinationsWellness ExamsUltrasoundBoardingDigital Dental X-raySenior CareEuthanasiaCremation Services

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationAlabama Veterinary Medical AssociationNorth Alabama Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Decatur Animal Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Decatur Animal Care is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Decatur Animal Care offer?+

Decatur Animal Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 113 reviews

Decatur Animal Care is a well-established independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive medical care, boarding, and daycare services. The facility is widely regarded for its warm, compassionate, and attentive staff who excel at handling anxious pets and providing thoughtful end-of-life care. The veterinary team is consistently praised for thorough explanations, deep competence, and genuine dedication to animal well-being. While pricing is generally seen as affordable and scheduling is typically accessible, occasional billing surprises and front desk communication issues are noted. Overall, the practice maintains a strong reputation for high-quality, trusted veterinary services.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.