River Road Animal Clinic
Columbus, GA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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.
What reviewers say
The practice offers compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary care delivered by a dedicated team. The facility is consistently noted for being very clean, welcoming, and well-suited for anxious pets. Services are generally provided with thorough explanations and fair pricing, making it a trusted local choice for routine health visits, surgeries, and end-of-life care. However, scheduling consistency, appointment availability, and communication around administrative tasks can occasionally present challenges for clients.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.