Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic

Athens, GA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Boarding Grooming End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic in Athens, GA, provides high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats

Founded by Dr. Ralph Askren in 1993 as Shoal Creek Animal Clinic. Proudly serving Athens, GA community for over 30 years

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
19
Support staff
24
Total team

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

Services in detail

Pet Wellness ExamPet SurgeryPet VaccinationsPet Dentistrypreventive caregrooming

Appointments & hours

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Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tues, Thurs: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday : Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic offer?+

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic established?+

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic has served the Athens, GA community since 1993.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 324 reviews

This veterinary practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and grooming care within a modern, clean, and immaculate facility. The team is known for being exceptionally compassionate, gentle, and thorough, offering structured guidance and consistent follow-up care. Same-day appointments and emergency accommodation are frequently available, and specialized care plans are tailored to accommodate anxious pets and budget considerations.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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.