Fantastic opportunity to join the Island Animal Hospital team as a DVM in the Glynn county area. We are a full-service small animal hospital that serves Glynn County. Here at Island Animal Hospital, we are committed to providing your pets with progressive, personalized veterinary care through all stages of their lives. Our compassionate team of professionals strives to treat all our clients and patients like family members and that means delivering the best in current veterinary medicine and customer service.
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We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house X-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.
The Island Animal Hospital team of skilled veterinarians welcomes you to our practice, proudly serving the St. Simons Island area. At Island Animal Hospital, it is our daily privilege to provide quality vet care to your cherished pet, with compassion and competence. We hope to ensure a positive impact on our patients, pet owners and the local community.
Proper diet and nutrition can help your pet fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of your pet. Annual dental exams and cleanings are recommended to protect your pet from many health problems and help them maintain a healthy and clean mouth. Annual wellness exams evaluate your pets overall health, detect problems before they become serious, and keep them on track to live a long, healthy life. Our IAH Annual Wellness Plans provide your pet with a comprehensive level of preventive care to live a long and healthy life.
Reviews (10)
Siri Anne Gomes
Jun 21, 2022
Denise Keller
May 27, 2022
Polly Been
May 07, 2022
Rachelle Loir
Apr 16, 2022
Joy Jensen
Apr 13, 2022
This practice killed my dog, DO NOT USE FOR SURGICAL NEEDS. I picked my dog up from a routine dental procedure on a Friday afternoon. He was still incredibly lethargic from the anesthesia. The tech who delivered him to our car assured me it was from the anesthesia and that he would be loopy for the next day or so. The following day, I immediately tried to administer his pain pill using food and treats.
He refused to eat anything. I called the after hours line at least five times and received no callbacks and no help. I was finally able to administer the prescribed pain pill. He continued to be lethargic and uncomfortable for the remainder of the day which I attributed (based on what I had been told from the vet tech who delivered him to our car on Friday) was due to the anesthesia and the pain pill.
He was drinking water but still not eating. If any VET from Island Animal Hospital had returned my call, offered ANY help or advised me to seek further medical assistance I would have driven across the country to get my dog the care he needed. I planned to take him to the Savannah ER Vet Sunday morning if I couldn't entice him to eat and he was still lethargic/ loopy because I received zero guidance from this practice.
A practice that performed 12 extractions on a senior dog on a Friday afternoon. I had NO idea that this office was no longer open on Saturday mornings or I would never had agreed to a Friday surgical date. What I thought I was observing was the effects of anesthesia and the pain pill (based on what I had been told at discharge). Instead, my dog was slowly dying.
When we awoke early Sunday morning, Winston was dead. The way my dog's case was handled was completely unacceptable, unprofessional, and medically negligent. To remove 12 teeth (without permission or approval from the owner) from a senior dog's mouth and then provide ZERO availability in terms of follow up assistance is inexcusable. My child and I were completely traumatized by this experience and have lost an incredibly important member of our family in a way that was clearly avoidable had we been provided proper after care.
The only positive thing I can say about the practice at this point is that their employee Samantha Dickenson was incredibly empathetic and helpful to our family. Island Animal Hospital later refunded my money and assured me that the practice of doing surgeries late on a Friday afternoons and providing zero follow up and misleading aftercare advice was being changed to avoid similar tragedies. Unfortunately, it has recently been brought to my attention that Island Animal Hospital continues this dangerous practice, risking the lives of other pets that are entrusted to them. I feel obligated to share Winston's story if it could save even one family from the pain ours has experienced.
He refused to eat anything. I called the after hours line at least five times and received no callbacks and no help. I was finally able to administer the prescribed pain pill. He continued to be lethargic and uncomfortable for the remainder of the day which I attributed (based on what I had been told from the vet tech who delivered him to our car on Friday) was due to the anesthesia and the pain pill.
He was drinking water but still not eating. If any VET from Island Animal Hospital had returned my call, offered ANY help or advised me to seek further medical assistance I would have driven across the country to get my dog the care he needed. I planned to take him to the Savannah ER Vet Sunday morning if I couldn't entice him to eat and he was still lethargic/ loopy because I received zero guidance from this practice.
A practice that performed 12 extractions on a senior dog on a Friday afternoon. I had NO idea that this office was no longer open on Saturday mornings or I would never had agreed to a Friday surgical date. What I thought I was observing was the effects of anesthesia and the pain pill (based on what I had been told at discharge). Instead, my dog was slowly dying.
When we awoke early Sunday morning, Winston was dead. The way my dog's case was handled was completely unacceptable, unprofessional, and medically negligent. To remove 12 teeth (without permission or approval from the owner) from a senior dog's mouth and then provide ZERO availability in terms of follow up assistance is inexcusable. My child and I were completely traumatized by this experience and have lost an incredibly important member of our family in a way that was clearly avoidable had we been provided proper after care.
The only positive thing I can say about the practice at this point is that their employee Samantha Dickenson was incredibly empathetic and helpful to our family. Island Animal Hospital later refunded my money and assured me that the practice of doing surgeries late on a Friday afternoons and providing zero follow up and misleading aftercare advice was being changed to avoid similar tragedies. Unfortunately, it has recently been brought to my attention that Island Animal Hospital continues this dangerous practice, risking the lives of other pets that are entrusted to them. I feel obligated to share Winston's story if it could save even one family from the pain ours has experienced.
Gail Daugherty
Feb 18, 2022
John Kraus
Jan 28, 2022
Elizabeth Ashlyn Ritch
Aug 23, 2021
We recently moved to St Simons and choose this clinic because it was convenient. We have boarded our dog there and he loves it. They are friendly and seem to genuinely care for our dog. I love the way he smells when we pick him up. We also had him groomed there as well. It was a very professional job. He looked the best he has ever looked. I look forward to when we can go into the clinic to meet all the staff.
Mary Turner
Mar 23, 2021
My dog truly likes to come to Island Animal Hospital. He gets very excited when we turn in the driveway to the facility."Benjamin" knows immediately where we are and starts making " happy sounds" and barking for me to hurry up and park the car. The attendant comes out to get get him and he is so happy to go w/ her. If he is boarding there, he must have a great experience each time as he is always happy when I return for him.
His behavior report and daily habit/activity report are always positive. Because he is treated w/such kindness and friendly attention, his happiness is very evident when I return to take him home. His appearance is always well groomed, his attitude is happy, he is well fed, and seems very happy and content--- never have I left him feeling uneasy about his total well being.
His happy attitude when we arrive at Island Animal Hosp tells the entire story. A dog's attitude tells everything about his care and friendly devotion by his caretaker----yes even at the Vet's office and boarding facility. I highly recommend Island Animal Hosp.to anyone looking for the best Vet care for their pet.
His behavior report and daily habit/activity report are always positive. Because he is treated w/such kindness and friendly attention, his happiness is very evident when I return to take him home. His appearance is always well groomed, his attitude is happy, he is well fed, and seems very happy and content--- never have I left him feeling uneasy about his total well being.
His happy attitude when we arrive at Island Animal Hosp tells the entire story. A dog's attitude tells everything about his care and friendly devotion by his caretaker----yes even at the Vet's office and boarding facility. I highly recommend Island Animal Hosp.to anyone looking for the best Vet care for their pet.
T. A. Lucas
Oct 30, 2020
