Westside Animal Hospital

Big thumbs down for Dr. Hawkins! His attitude and bedside manner his horrible. I will not be back after being a client of Dr. Wilkes over the last 10 years, and former employee of Westside Animal Hospital for 4.5 years, leaving on good terms in 2010.

Thanks to all the staff and especially to Dr. Hawkins for all the help with caring for our sweet ALFie.
Unfortunately, we don’t have her anymore. Thanks again for your care

All my 4 cats have been going to this vet since 2005. Prices are lower than in some other places. Nice staff.

Best bet in town in my book. My family has been going to Westside Animal since moving to Augusta in 1993. Dr. Gary Wilkes and staff are the BEST and have great compassion and bedside manners for your fur babies… they can take care of any living creature for that matter.

I went to the vet with a new puppy who was scratching and biting at her fur and they found out what it was (mites) and the vet told me I had a few options to get rid of them and that the women at the front desk would let me know. When I went out there to checkout the only option the women was giving me details about was the baths that they could give her which would cost $ 74 for the first and $ 59 for each after (about 6 were needed) she wouldn’t share details about any of treatment even after I asked her. It was clear that all she cared about was getting me to come back and give them over $ 300. I went home and did my own research and to find that I could buy the shampoo that they have a give her the baths myself for $ 100. I felt as though the vet and women at the front desk only cared about getting me to come back and spend a lot more money than I needed to. Also I heard the vet and nurse talking in the next room while I was in the vets office and the nurse said I was a first time pet owner… I’ve owned dogs my entire life… yes this is the first puppy that I have taken care of by myself but I’m plenty familiar with the basics of taking care of dogs. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Without totally pulling out my soapbox, I immediately knew I wouldn’t be returning to this office when I looked around and saw all the fox hunting paraphernalia on the walls. I don’t trust someone who finds entertainment in killing animals to care for my dogs and cats. Simple as that.
I guess if your principles are similarly inconsistent, then this vet is the perfect match!

We recently adopted a puppy from Molly’s Militia. They recommended Dr. Wilkes as a smart, well-​priced vet. (I’ve heard St. Francis is very expensive.) Everyone is very nice. It was easy to schedule an appointment. The waiting room time was very short. My pup looooves Dr. Wilkes even though he gets scared anytime he’s somewhere unfamiliar. Dr. Wilkes was patient and answered all of my «first time mom» questions. I’ve only been in for vaccines and well visits, but I like Westside Animal Hospital a lot.