I recently relocated to Athens and really lucked out finding such a great veterinarian my first go. My cat is quite a difficult patient with a myriad of health problems, including a heart defect, and usually needs to be sedated to be examined. Dr. Elder and his technician were able to perform the examination and get him the treatment he needed without sedation. Additionally, I was presented with options to help treat my cat's condition more chronically rather than going to the vet every six months for steroid injections, which are detrimental to his health and really stress both him and me out. It is apparent that Dr. Elder really cares about his patients and their fur-parents. I will be returning to this practice in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any friends.

Literally, the best vet ever. I took my dog and cat to at least three or four vets in Athens before I finally found this one. And it was on the other side of town! That's how good they are there. Abbi, (I think that's how she spells it) at the front desk, is just the most friendly and helpful person ever. The vet techs are wonderful and so are the vets. Dr. Elder and Dr. Asken will sit with you and their little white board going over options until you feel satisfied. They are so friendly and are not trying to break your bank - just make sure your pet is healthy. They really treat you like a person there and give you all your options and pricing before you make any decisions. They really want what is best for you AND your pet. Even though they may be *slightly* more expensive than other options - they really make up for it by being so informative, willing to work with you and really loving your pets. Whenever I had to buy medications, they would even try to track down a rebate for me. That's how cool they are. I recall they refer to our pets as "companions" which is amazing because Doctor Who but also because it relays a certain amount of respect for the relationship you have with your animal. I am VERY sad to have to leave Shoal Creek as I just moved out of Athens but I would certainly recommend them over every other vet in town (or any town) hands down.

We just moved to Athens and were looking for a new vet. We took our rottie Angie and our pit/lab Rocky in for annual exams and shots. We were blown away by the service and attention both we and our dogs got. Dr. Elder was great about giving us options rather than just dictating to us how to care for our animals. The tech are great- they did a phenomenal job of treating our animals lovingly and with respect and also making an interpersonal connection with us. We will definitely stick with this practice as long as we're in Athens!

Great experience as a whole with Shoal Creek. They worked me in same day to look at my dog, even know they were very busy. My pup is a 100lbs German Shepard mix and is very shy and scared around new people. Dr. Elder and his staff were able to easily and very gently evaluate him and deliver a timely prognosis at a fair price. I would highly recommend Shoal Creek to anyone in area with their clean clinic and friendly and professional staff.

My pups and I LOVE Shoal Creek!! I have been going to Dr. Elder since 2009. He is great with my dogs and does not mind answering all of my questions. He truly loves his job and it shows. I recommended a friend transfer their dog with health issues to Shoal Creek for a second opinion. Dr. Elder provided many more options/ideas for treatment than the other vet's office and their pet's health has improved tremendously! The staff is also a great part of the experience. Everyone knows our names and they are always so helpful. I would (and have already) highly recommend Shoal Creek to anyone. :)