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Animal Medical Center-Starkville

4.5 (17 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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Broken leader (this part is what goes over the nose. Extra padded)

I am warning every person- NEVER EVER GO HERE OR USE THIS FACILITY FOR BOARDING OR CARE. We had our dog stay here for 3 nights this past weekend and our dog was returned to us severely dehydrated, bleeding from several sores on his paws, lost roughly 10 pounds, and had a broken gentle leader hanging around his neck. When we showed up at the facility they just took him from us and said we were unable to see the area of boarding (this should have been the first red flag) and took our 11 month old great dane with his brand new gentle leader away. I packed him a bag full of his toys, a blanket that smelled like home, peanut butter (in case it was needed to tempt for food) and a case of his food. All weekend we heard absolutely NOTHING. When I called Monday to ask how it went and let them know when we would be there they said "Well I am not back there but I haven't heard anything so I think it went fine". No. You need to go back there and find out. When we arrived back, our dog still had his gentle leader around his neck but the part that went around his nose was BROKEN in half. When asked about this, they tried to blame it on the dog for pulling. Our dog, although still in leash training, is unable to snap the nose guard in half. After digging more, they said they have no idea what happened over the weekend and never even talked to the weekend supervisor and gave us his cell and said we could contact him ourself. UNPROFESSIONAL. Well, come to find out the weekend worker "doesnt like to mess with harnesses" so he left the gentle leader on ALL WEEKEND. This makes us believe that the harness was either chewed off by our dog so he could be free from it, or it got caught on something in the cage and they had to cut him free. When asked if there was any video recordings so we can know for sure if we needed to be concerned about his safety they LAUGHED and said they had no cameras. When asked about why it looks like he lost so much weight they said they were again unaware of what happened this weekend but it might be because dogs get anxious the first time away and dont eat. Understandable, but then why were we NEVER made aware of this and the only reason we found out was because we had to push them and ask? I would hope that if my 140 lb dog who eats 8-16 cups of food a day wasn't eating, some effort would be made to entice him like I don't know using the peanut butter I packed him? Instead they just let it go and never mentioned it. When we asked the weekend worker about this he said "it's not my job". It's not your job to take care of our dog we are paying you to take care of at a veterinary clinic?? Huh?? The sores are obviously from him being in a crate that was too small for him which caused major rubbing. Also, all the items I packed to make my dog somewhat more comfortable while we were gone were never used. If you want a place that will throw your dog in a crate, fill up their bowls every now and again, and then take him out once or twice to go to the bathroom then this is the place for you. But if you care about your animal in any way shape or form, GO ELSEWHERE.

Hoss had a relaxing ride to Tampa.

So thankful that we found Animal Medical Center while evacuating from Hurricane Irma! We have three dogs, one of which is a 230 lb mastiff, that has extreme travel anxiety (we learned this on the 12 hour trip up. It was rough.) We were all pretty anxious under the circumstances, but when we began to pack to head back home, Hoss sensed what was coming and began panting heavily, eventually making himself get sick. Then came uncontrollable diarrhea. It was not a good situation right before another long, uncertain trip with concerns about gas, traffic, what would be waiting for us at home (thankfully it was minimal, and we we're very fortunate.) We called AMC, and they were so gracious. They had us come in right away (they were close enough so we could walk) and Dr. Reggie and his staff assessed Hoss, made a plan and helped him out with some medications. Within the hour, we began the trip and Hoss immediately laid down, and was completely calm the entire trip back. We know also have the knowledge on how to handle future trips if necessary. We can't thank all of you enough. You were all so sweet and understanding, and as we got close to home we debated the practicalities of having a full time vet in Mississippi!

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Excellent care and friendly staff. We have been well taken care of for years here. Highly recommend.

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I've been using Dr. Josey for close to 30 years. Prompt replies to questions and friendly staff.

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“Josey and the staff at Animal Medical Center went above and beyond to help with a stray I found.”

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I came to Mississippi State Veterinary Hospital because I believed a teaching hospital would…read moreprovide the highest level of specialty care for a very sick cat. Unfortunately, my overall experience left me disappointed. I want to acknowledge that there were individuals who made a positive impression. The admitting veterinarians, including Dr. Klaus, were compassionate, professional, and helpful during the admission process; her care during my cat's critical hospitalization was instrumental in stabilizing a life-threatening crisis. Unfortunately, those positive experiences did not reflect my overall experience with the hospital. Originally, my cat was referred with profoundly uncontrolled diabetes despite insulin therapy. Over the following months and multiple visits, I repeatedly expressed concern that his condition was worsening and requested a more aggressive approach, including hospitalization. Without the attention he so desperately needed, he ultimately progressed to Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS), a life-threatening emergency requiring critical care. In my opinion, opportunities for earlier intervention were missed. Communication often felt fragmented. During the hospitalization, needless yet repeated contacts regarding billing became an added source of stress during an already overwhelming medical crisis. My best friend and I also received conflicting explanations regarding financial decisions--billing staff indicated the doctors were driving those decisions, while members of the medical team indicated billing was responsible. As a client, it was difficult to understand who was making those decisions or why the messaging was so inconsistent. When it came time for discharge, the transition in care also felt very disjointed. My primary veterinarian ultimately and immediately coordinated an expedient referral to another teaching hospital, where I experienced more timely coordination, concern for my beloved furry family member, and much clearer communication. I also contacted the Dean of MS State Veterinary School in hopes the hospital would view my concerns as an opportunity to review the case and improve both communication and customer service. I ultimately left feeling that my concerns had not been meaningfully addressed. I understand that medicine is complex and that not every diagnosis is straightforward. My disappointment is not that my cat had a complicated disease. It is that, in my opinion, opportunities for earlier intervention were missed, communication was inconsistent, and the overall client experience fell well below what I and my family expected from a premier veterinary teaching hospital. Based on my experience, I will not return to Mississippi State Veterinary Hospital and unfortunately cannot recommend it to others.

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