Golden Isles Animal Hospital

Brunswick, GA

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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 Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Golden Isles Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. James Hornbuckle has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Brunswick veterinarian

Dr. Hornbuckle graduated Cum Laud from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He then spent 3.5 years practicing in Charlotte, N.C. He moved to Glynn County in 1999 and purchased Golden Isles Animal Hospital in the year 2000

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Services in detail

wellnessroutine medicalsurgicaldental caresick visitsvaccinationsdermatologyboardingpet wellness careVeterinary Dental CareVeterinary Dermatology

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: BOARDING ONLY 8:00am - 10:00am or 4:00pm - 4:30pm; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Golden Isles Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Golden Isles Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Golden Isles Animal Hospital offer?+

Golden Isles Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 233 reviews

Golden Isles Animal Hospital provides exceptional veterinary care driven by deep compassion, thorough communication, and extensive medical knowledge. The facility is consistently described as exceptionally clean and modern, creating a welcoming and calm environment for both routine visits and urgent medical needs. The veterinary team is widely recognized for handling emergency situations with remarkable speed and grace, and they offer deeply supportive end-of-life care. While scheduling is generally accommodating and prompt, front desk experiences can occasionally present communication challenges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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