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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Savannah, GA
At Companion Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing high-quality medical care for pets in a personalized environment where both animals and their owners feel comfortable. Our practice emphasizes the vital bond between people and their pets, ensuring each family receives individualized attention tailored to their unique needs. We prioritize early diagnosis through comprehensive physical exams and preventive care, including heartworm prevention, flea control, and customized vaccination schedules. Our facility features advanced diagnostic tools like in-house blood machines and digital radiography to enable prompt treatment decisions.We perform routine surgeries with specialized anesthesia protocols and emphasize dental care to maintain long-term pet health. Our team of experienced professionals, including Dr. Kristin Hiers and skilled veterinary technicians, brings decades of expertise to our community. We proudly offer a 10% discount for military personnel and senior citizens, reflecting our commitment to serving local families. While we currently focus on established clients, we remain dedicated to welcoming new pets into our care. Our mission is to help every pet achieve a happy, healthy life through compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Services
Wellness & Preventative Care
Diagnostics
Surgery
Dental Care
Microchip Pet Identification
Highlights and features
- We offer a 10% discount for military and senior citizens.
- Our team includes experienced professionals with over 20 years of local veterinary expertise.
- We provide same-day diagnostics using advanced in-house blood machines and digital radiography.
- Each patient receives customized anesthesia and pain management protocols for surgeries.
- Our preventive care approach emphasizes early diagnosis to improve pet longevity.
Services
Wellness & Preventative Care
We conduct bi-annual physical exams to detect health issues early, complemented by tailored vaccination schedules and parasite control programs. Our preventive approach includes heartworm prevention, flea/tick management, and microchipping services to ensure long-term pet wellness. This proactive strategy helps maintain optimal health and extends pets' lifespans through early intervention.
Diagnostics
Our hospital features in-house blood analysis equipment and digital radiography for rapid diagnostic results. This technology enables immediate treatment decisions for ill patients while we collaborate with external labs for specialized blood and tissue testing when complex cases require additional expertise.
Surgery
We perform routine soft-tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, and mass removals with customized anesthesia protocols. Each procedure includes dedicated technician monitoring and post-operative pain management tailored to the patient's age and surgical requirements, ensuring safe and comfortable recovery processes.
Dental Care
Daily dental cleanings remove harmful oral bacteria that affect both dental health and systemic organs like hearts and kidneys. Our comprehensive dental services address periodontal disease, tooth extractions, and oral hygiene maintenance to prevent bacteria-related complications in pets' major organ systems.
Microchip Pet Identification
We implant permanent microchip identification for pets to enhance recovery chances if lost. This service creates a permanent link between pets and owners through registered chip databases, providing reliable identification that cannot be removed like traditional collars or tags.
People
Kristin M. Hiers, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Hiers has practiced veterinary medicine in Pooler for 14 years. Graduating from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, she specializes in internal medicine, dermatology, and senior pet care while maintaining AVMA/GVMA memberships.
Heather Powell
Lead Veterinary Technician
With 20+ years of Savannah-area experience, Heather serves as our lead technician. Her compassionate approach and technical expertise ensure patients receive skilled care during all veterinary visits while maintaining professional certifications.
Jayme Douglas
Veterinary Technician
A graduate of Effingham County High School, Jayme progressed from kennel technician apprentice to certified veterinary technician. She balances clinical responsibilities with family life while maintaining hands-on patient care expertise.
Catherine Perez
Veterinary Technician
Catherine recently joined our team after returning to Savannah from travels across the U.S. She brings diverse experience working with multiple rescue animals and focuses on compassionate care for our patients.
Questions
What wellness services do you offer for pets?
We provide bi-annual physical exams, customized vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, and microchipping services to maintain optimal pet health through preventive care.
How do you handle after-hours emergencies?
For urgent care outside our regular hours, we partner with New River Veterinary Specialists in Hardeeville and Savannah Veterinary Emergency Clinic for immediate pet medical assistance.
Are there discounts available for specific groups?
We offer a 10% discount for military personnel and senior citizens. Present your military ID or driver's license at check-in to receive this benefit.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our hospital features in-house blood analyzers and digital radiography equipment for rapid diagnostics, supported by collaborations with external labs for specialized testing requirements.
How can I request an appointment?
Call us directly or submit online requests at least 72 hours in advance. We'll confirm appointments as close to your requested time as possible.
