River Road Animal Clinic

Columbus, 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 Hospitalization Emergency Boarding

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A Columbus animal hospital where you and your pet are a true part of the family. Privately owned, single-veterinarian animal hospital. Care is personal by design. Every visit is built around consistency, conversation, and a genuine understanding of your pet’s history. We care for dogs and cats across Columbus, Phenix City, and nearby communities with a low-stress, attentive approach

River Road Animal Clinic has served Columbus and the surrounding communities since 1989. Dr. Carol Carpenter Houston first joined River Road Animal Clinic as an intern after veterinary school, then moved to Auburn, AL, where she owned and operated Pet Vet for 12 years. In December 2009, she returned to Columbus and purchased River Road Animal Clinic from Dr. Anderson

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Avimark veterinary softwarein-house diagnosticslaser therapy

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsVaccinationsDental CareSpay & NeuterSurgeryDiagnosticsLaser TherapyAllergies & Skin CareBoardingGrooming

Appointments & hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:05 pm – 5:30 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

Is River Road Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — River Road Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does River Road Animal Clinic offer?+

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

When was River Road Animal Clinic established?+

River Road Animal Clinic has served the Columbus, GA community since 1989.

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