Lavista Animal Hospital

Decatur, 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

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Lavista Animal Hospital is proud to have been serving Dekalb country and surrounding areas for over 50 years! Our hospital exists to provide our clients with the highest quality veterinary medicine in a caring and professional environment. We emphasize vet service through a responsive, professional and communicative staff committed to providing quality care in an effective, courteous, expedient manner

Family-owned veterinarian serving Decatur and surrounding communities for over 50 years!

Mission — Our hospital exists to provide our clients with the highest quality veterinary medicine in a caring and professional environment. We emphasize service through a responsive, professional, and communicative staff committed to providing quality care in an effective, courteous, expedient manner

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Support staff
4
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

State-of-the-art in-hospital laboratory equipmentDigital x-raysUltrasoundEndoscopyLaparoscopic surgeryLaser therapy

Services in detail

Puppy & Kitten CareWellness CareSenior Pet CareParasite ControlPet Dental CareDiagnostic CareIn-House LaboratorySurgery & Related ServicesEmergency & Urgent CareGroomingReptile exams & careAvian exams & care
Show all 17 services
Pocket Pet exams & carePain ManagementNutritional CounselingLaser TherapyHospice & Euthanasia services

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm Sat: 8:00am – Noon Sun: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Lavista Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Lavista Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Lavista Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Lavista Animal Hospital provides daytime emergency care.

Does Lavista Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Lavista Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Lavista Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 359 reviews

This family-owned veterinary practice provides compassionate, thorough care with a strong emphasis on transparent, reasonable pricing and prompt appointment scheduling. The facility is consistently described as clean, welcoming, and well-managed by an attentive team of veterinary technicians and experienced doctors who excel at handling anxious pets. While the vast majority of visitors highlight positive medical outcomes and empathetic communication, occasional concerns involve billing disputes, administrative friction, and rare diagnostic disagreements.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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