LOVING as an individual
Love is patient. Kind. Not envious of others. Humble. We are committed to building trust with one another. And showing grace to one another when things get hard.
Veterinarian in LaFayette, GA
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.
Our Core Values
The Foundations of Our Practice
Our values shape the way we care for your pet and educate our clients. We want our values to be known so that we can be held accountable. If we aren’t living up to them,
call us out!UNITY as a team
Unity at its simplest requires three things. Trust. Clear communication. Humility. We are open to, and actively seek, accountability. When we build up the individual, we build up the team.
GENUINE DISCUSSIONS
We take time to listen. Time to explain. Our daily joy is educating and celebrating our clients. We offer a spectrum of care. Your input is just as important as ours in the care of your pet.
PROFESSIONAL CARE
Though we are highly trained, we are always seeking to learn. Old ways. New ways. Better ways. We uphold standards of practice but are open to opportunities to learn and grow.
COMMUNITY PROUD
We are so grateful for our community. We support our local businesses. We invest in local ministries, schools, non-profits, and rescues. We think NW GA is a wonderful place to live, work, and play!
Veterinary Services in LaFayette, Ga
A Wide Spectrum of Care for Your Pet
They’re not just pets. They’re part of your family. Their health and well-being is our #1 goal!
Veterinary Services for Dogs
Dogs play an important role in our lives. We’re here to help them live as long as possible and be as healthy as possible so that you can have more long walks with them!
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Veterinary Services for Cats
Your feline friend is an important part of your family, so they deserve the best care possible. We offer preventative and sick care to keep them purring for years to come!
Explore our servicesPreventative Care
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! We offer vaccines, flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, and more!
Sick Visits
We provide treatment options for a wide variety of sickness and injury so you can rest easy knowing they’ll be taken care of.
Surgery
All surgical decisions are made in-house, with your input, giving flexibility to tailor care to you and your pet’s specific situation.
Reviews
What our community says about us
“Always professional, knowledgeabe, and friendly service. Our dogs are treated with care. Everyone is friendly and listens us and answers to our questions.”
- Tim“I love taking my dogs to y’all so much… I can trust that y’all love my animals as much as I do.”
- Jenna“All of the employees of the clinic are extremely helpful and friendly. They bend over backward for their clients. I have never had any adverse experiences with them.”
- Byron“Best Vet and staff ever! Jeremy takes the time to get to know your pet. He listens and answers questions. He’s never rushed, and you actually see the vet. His staff is polite, helpful, and NICE. It’s an efficient, effective team that feels like family.”
- Amy
Get Involved In Your Pet's Health
We will always recommend best-practice options your pet. But we give you the dignity to make educated decisions about the healthcare of your companion. Schedule today and get involved in your pet’s health!
About Our Clinic
Professional Care Built On Trust
Our goal is to prevent diseases, support wellness, treat injury and sickness in your companion, and strengthen the human/animal bond.
50+ Years of Service
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.
With a focus on honesty and faith, we strive to not only provide outstanding care for your pet but to create a long-lasting relationship with you based on trust.
Our 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!”
Take Charge of Your Pet's Health
We give you all the knowledge to make an educated decision about the healthcare of your pet. We will never pressure you on the healthcare choices you make for your companion. Schedule today and take charge of your pet’s health!