Business Details
9 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Columbus, MS
Best Friends Animal Hospital has been dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care since its founding in 2017. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff are committed to practicing medicine and surgery with compassion and professionalism. We prioritize building long-term partnerships with pet owners to ensure comprehensive healthcare for small animals. Our services include preventive care, surgery, dentistry, and emergency treatment, all delivered with individualized attention. We recognize the vital role pets play in families and strive to extend their healthy lifespans through proactive medical approaches.The hospital maintains advanced diagnostic equipment and stays current with evolving veterinary practices. Our staff's extensive experience in animal care is complemented by personal dedication to pet ownership, ensuring empathetic understanding of client needs. We operate a climate-controlled boarding facility and offer specialized services like K-Laser therapy. Accredited by USDA standards for international pet travel documentation, we serve Columbus, Mississippi, and surrounding areas with reliable veterinary solutions.
Services
Surgical Procedures
Wellness Exams
Dental Care
In-House Diagnostics
Nutritional Counseling
Pharmacy Services
K-Laser Therapy
Pet Boarding
Health Certificates
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined veterinary expertise with three dedicated doctors
- Our hospital maintains in-house diagnostics and digital radiography equipment
- We provide specialized K-Laser therapy for pain management and healing
- Our staff includes USDA-accredited veterinarians for international travel certificates
- We operate climate-controlled boarding facilities with daily exercise programs
Associations and certifications
- USDA-Accredited Veterinarian
Services
Surgical Procedures
Our hospital performs spays, neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and complex procedures using modern anesthesia protocols. Pre-operative blood testing ensures patient safety while electronic monitoring tracks vital signs during operations. Veterinarians prioritize pain management and post-operative care for optimal recovery outcomes.
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive nose-to-tail examinations detect early health issues through physical assessment and diagnostic testing. Services include vaccination programs, parasite screening, and nutritional counseling tailored to each pet's life stage and breed-specific needs.
Dental Care
Professional cleanings and periodontal disease treatment prevent systemic infections from oral bacteria. Digital radiography identifies hidden dental issues while preventive education helps owners maintain their pets' oral health between visits.
Emergency Care
Life-threatening conditions receive immediate attention during business hours with MSU-CVM referral options after hours. Staff trained in critical care stabilize patients through intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, and emergency surgical interventions when necessary.
Pet Boarding
Climate-controlled indoor kennels separate canine and feline guests with twice-daily exercise periods. Sunday pick-up service allows convenient after-hours departures while maintaining secure, stress-free housing for traveling pet owners.
People
Lindsey Pierce
Practice Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Pierce founded the hospital in 2017 after graduating from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. She balances clinical work with family life, bringing personal understanding of pet ownership to patient care.
Amanda Stowers
Associate Veterinarian
With 20 years of experience, Dr. Stowers specializes in soft tissue surgery and dermatology. She combines medical expertise with client education to strengthen human-animal bonds through comprehensive healthcare approaches.
Morgan Cantrell
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Cantrell focuses on dermatology and surgical outcomes while emphasizing client communication. Her background in biological sciences informs evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
Danielle Coe
Office Manager
Danielle brings 11 years of veterinary management experience combined with fitness and phlebotomy certifications. She coordinates clinic operations while maintaining a household of rescue animals and outdoor activities.
Abigail Matthews
Lead Receptionist
With 5 years in veterinary services, Abigail manages client relations and clinic workflow. She maintains multiple rescue pets while pursuing hobbies like hiking and motorcycle riding outside work hours.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide surgery, wellness exams, dental care, diagnostics, nutritional counseling, pharmacy services, laser therapy, boarding, and emergency treatment.
Are you equipped for pet emergencies?
We handle emergencies during business hours with MSU-CVM referral options after hours. Our staff provides critical care stabilization for life-threatening conditions.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, we have climate-controlled indoor housing with separate areas for dogs and cats, including twice-daily exercise and Sunday pick-up options.
Can you handle international pet travel requirements?
Our USDA-accredited veterinarian prepares official health certificates required for overseas pet transportation and ensures compliance with destination country regulations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for veterinary services and pet medications.