LaFayette Animal Clinic

LaFayette, 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
Unknown

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 required
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Caring For Our Patients. Educating Our Clients. You aren’t just a number when you visit us. We treat everyone that walks into our office as an individual- whether they’re on four legs or two. We’re here to take a long walk with you and your pet… TOGETHER

LaFayette Animal Clinic was started in a truck in 1970 by Dr. L. R. “Rusty” Smitherman. Since then, we have grown into a full service veterinary clinic serving LaFayette, GA and the surrounding areas

Mission — We highly value a collaborative approach and involve you in the care of your pet. We believe in discussing a “spectrum of care” and giving you the dignity to make a educated decision about their care with us. “We want to take a long walk with you and your pet…TOGETHER!”

Services in detail

Preventative Carevaccinesflea, tick, and heartworm preventionSick VisitsSurgery

Appointments & hours

Mon- Fri: 8-12:00, 1-5:30

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Frequently asked

What services does LaFayette Animal Clinic offer?+

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

When was LaFayette Animal Clinic established?+

LaFayette Animal Clinic has served the LaFayette, GA community since 1970.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 234 reviews

LaFayette Animal Clinic delivers dedicated veterinary care characterized by a compassionate, knowledgeable team and empathetic communication during difficult moments. The practice is widely regarded for treating pets with patience and gentleness, particularly helping anxious animals feel safe. While scheduling can occasionally present communication hurdles, the facility remains a valued local resource offering reasonable pricing and attentive follow-up care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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.