Gahanna Animal Hospital, 144 West Johnstown Road, Columbus, Reviews and Appointments (2024)

Ava Amariyah Toro

17 Sep 2018

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Bronx and Cali (bulldog/lab mix/bro and sis) have been going to GAH for 6 years since they were puppies. My 2 kids always liven up the party when they visit (Cali has Taurettes) and their health is al... Read More

Bronx and Cali (bulldog/lab mix/bro and sis) have been going to GAH for 6 years since they were puppies. My 2 kids always liven up the party when they visit (Cali has Taurettes) and their health is always my biggest concern. GAH has done 2 ACL surgeries on Cali and Bronx is always being treated for ear infections and his allergies to ragweed. The entire staff takes really good care of my kids. The most scariest time was when Cali had to be treated for pancreatitis...I couldn't keep her food down. Dr. Rich got my girl thru it and answered every stressful email to make sure I was doing everything correctly to get Cali better. And shout out to everyone at the front desk for being amazing and hilarious! Read Less

mark shalosky

13 Jul 2018

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Been coming here for around 30 years. Great caring doctors, techs, and staff. Will always recommend to family and friends.

Alex Fuller

26 Jun 2018

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Our dog (lab/co*cker) has trouble with ear infections from time to time. Gahanna Animal Hospital always takes good care of him. It's a relief to know that such competent and compassionate professiona... Read More

Our dog (lab/co*cker) has trouble with ear infections from time to time. Gahanna Animal Hospital always takes good care of him. It's a relief to know that such competent and compassionate professionals are in our corner. Highly recommend this facility. Read Less

DIZZYDEEZYTABLES

19 Jun 2018

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Absolutely love this hospital. Great family feel, and all the staff are down to earth. I would not take my per anywhere else!

Kori Belle

2 Jun 2018

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The vet lied about the cost. He said he would fill the prescription for 30 days worth and I said just 5 days would be fine and he gave me 7. He said the medication for my dog was about a dollar a day ... Read More

The vet lied about the cost. He said he would fill the prescription for 30 days worth and I said just 5 days would be fine and he gave me 7. He said the medication for my dog was about a dollar a day and it was more than double that at $2.22. They may have made some extra cash off of me today, but they have lost a customer for life. They also charged me 60 dollars for a ear infection medicine that I could have ordered online for $25. Read Less

Donna H.

13 May 2018

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Dr. Nancy Rich is a great and caring veterinarian. She truly cares about each of her clients.

KayDee Smith

11 May 2018

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I have been taking my Great Dane here for nearly 6 years. I can always get an appointment when I call and they are always on time. We see Dr. Rich who is awesome and always has a smile on her face and... Read More

I have been taking my Great Dane here for nearly 6 years. I can always get an appointment when I call and they are always on time. We see Dr. Rich who is awesome and always has a smile on her face and answers any questions that I may have. The staff are always caring and attentive as well. I would highly recommend Gahanna Animal Hospital and will continue I'm taking my dog here. Read Less

Erika Vallance

1 May 2018

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Came to Ohio 4 years ago. So glad we were referred to this vet. Last year we had to euthanize the best cat in the whole world. The care and empathy for making a most difficult decision a peaceful o... Read More

Came to Ohio 4 years ago. So glad we were referred to this vet. Last year we had to euthanize the best cat in the whole world. The care and empathy for making a most difficult decision a peaceful one for her and us will hard to top by anyone else. They are fantastic!!! Read Less

Tara Robinette

15 Apr 2018

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Dr Rich is fantastic! She genuinely loves animals and takes the time to get to know them and relieve their anxiety. She is extremely knowledgeable and i trust her completely with my pets.

Elizabeth Daniels

13 Apr 2018

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Never been turned away due to lack of availability. Had a couple emergencies and they squeezed my babies in and fixed them right up. Reasonable fees also.

N Adams

21 Mar 2018

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My pet has gotten sick 3 times with bordetella after being at daycare and boarded here. Its concerning because this is the only place he goes other than our house and is not around other dogs. I don't... Read More

My pet has gotten sick 3 times with bordetella after being at daycare and boarded here. Its concerning because this is the only place he goes other than our house and is not around other dogs. I don't understand because this place requires more vaccines than many others around town. I am concerned they are cashing in on vaccines and not concerned about the health of my pet. I hate that I have to write this as this clinic is convenient, I just feel the excessive vaccines are not really making a difference other than monetary gain Read Less

dorothy gaulin

2 Mar 2018

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I have 6 pets that receive care at GAH. Amazing friendly staff. Superb doctors. From routine care to emergency or serious illness there's no better place then GAH.

Nancy Weimer

20 Feb 2018

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I have been taking my cat and my elderly dog to GAH since I moved to Gahanna in 2013. The entire staff is wonderful, we see Dr. Joy Harkins and she is amazing. She takes plenty of time to answer all ... Read More

I have been taking my cat and my elderly dog to GAH since I moved to Gahanna in 2013. The entire staff is wonderful, we see Dr. Joy Harkins and she is amazing. She takes plenty of time to answer all my questions. The people here truly love animals. Highly recommend. Read Less

Mary Carrico

20 May 2017

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The staff there are more than willing to explain to clients in ways that the client can understand. They make sure to treat the clients just as well as the patients. They truly care about all the anim... Read More

The staff there are more than willing to explain to clients in ways that the client can understand. They make sure to treat the clients just as well as the patients. They truly care about all the animals. And as a vet tech, I've see both sides of that clinics operation and they are the #1 clinic I recommend and trust. 5/5 Read Less

Joel Sellers

14 Apr 2017

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My dog was on new medication and was having a bad reaction. Our normal vet was closed for the long weekend, but they were able to get us in within a few hours and get our dog feeling better. I was imp... Read More

My dog was on new medication and was having a bad reaction. Our normal vet was closed for the long weekend, but they were able to get us in within a few hours and get our dog feeling better. I was impressed with the service and the care they showed our dog. We will definitely return in the future. Read Less

Stacy Holton

18 Mar 2017

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Gahanna Animal Hospital is HIGHLY recommended in my book! The staff is friendly, the vet doctors are amazing, the only reason I would give it a 4 vs 5-star rating is that it is a bit more pricey but ... Read More

Gahanna Animal Hospital is HIGHLY recommended in my book! The staff is friendly, the vet doctors are amazing, the only reason I would give it a 4 vs 5-star rating is that it is a bit more pricey but is definitely worth it. Read Less

Jessica Dotters

25 Feb 2017

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I came to Dr. Rich because I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy that I suspected of having Dermoid Sinus. I knew that Dr. Rich also is a respected breeder of Ridgebacks. Not many vets are familiar with ... Read More

I came to Dr. Rich because I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy that I suspected of having Dermoid Sinus. I knew that Dr. Rich also is a respected breeder of Ridgebacks. Not many vets are familiar with the breed and DS can be life threatening. I really liked that Dr. Rich conducted her exam on the ground. She took her time with us and answered all the questions I had. I was overjoyed to find out Nova was DS free. I had an enjoyable experience and would recommend this vet. Read Less

Annie Gabriel

23 Feb 2017

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They have provided my dog's care since 2009 and I just love and appreciate them all!

Daniel Holton

19 Feb 2017

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Gahanna Animal Hospital is the best vet that I have ever been to! They may be a little more on the pricier side but the service and Dr Worman make it worth every penny!! The staff is amazing and Dr. W... Read More

Gahanna Animal Hospital is the best vet that I have ever been to! They may be a little more on the pricier side but the service and Dr Worman make it worth every penny!! The staff is amazing and Dr. Worman is absolutely astounding and has the most knowledge I have ever seen. Now that his son is also there, I am sure that practice is going to be even better :) Read Less

Leslie Phillips

16 Feb 2017

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This review is for the actual veteranary care, which in my opinion is outstanding. At the last place I went before, which was for years, they would use gloves on my cat and muzzle my dog, but here the... Read More

This review is for the actual veteranary care, which in my opinion is outstanding. At the last place I went before, which was for years, they would use gloves on my cat and muzzle my dog, but here they take a bit of time to love on the pets and get them comfortable. My dog was examined and given shots with no fight what-so-ever. Whenever I call, the staff is very knowledgeable, caring and nice. I've only had one encounter where I felt a front desk worker was a little too abrasive, but I chalk it up to a bad day. I could not be happier that we found this place!!!Read Less

Dyan Johnson

31 Dec 2016

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I've taken all of my animals here throughout my life and they are fantastic in every respect. I recently called GAH frantic about my cat and they had him in emergency surgery within 30 minutes. They t... Read More

I've taken all of my animals here throughout my life and they are fantastic in every respect. I recently called GAH frantic about my cat and they had him in emergency surgery within 30 minutes. They took excellent care of him the following 4 days he was hospitalized, making sure he had clean bedding and lots of attention. I had to put my 15 year old dog down last year and they made the experience as painless as possible. The room was comfortable with bedding and soft light, not a stale exam room. They even took a stamp of my dog's paw print for me to remember her by. Great staff, great facility. Recommend 100%! Read Less

Corbin Neike

15 Dec 2016

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Our dog, Toast (Shiba Inu), has been a patient here for a year and a few months. We've had an overwhelmingly positive experience every time we've come in. Toast has gotten all of his shots here, he re... Read More

Our dog, Toast (Shiba Inu), has been a patient here for a year and a few months. We've had an overwhelmingly positive experience every time we've come in. Toast has gotten all of his shots here, he received puppy preschool training, he's been socialized through their daily daycare program, he's been boarded for a few weekends, he's had all his routine checkups here, and he's stopped in a time or two for an emergency visit when ill. Even with a bit more of a high-maintenance breed, all of the staff make our dog feel so loved and cared for; he's genuinely excited every time we go to the vet. Everyone knows our dog by name, and they recognize us when we come in. They're incredibly patient, honest, and genuine; we can trust that our dog is in great hands whenever he's there. We couldn't recommend any other vet more highly. Thank you for everything!Read Less

Valerie Christensen Rich

27 Nov 2016

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I have taken all of my pets to GAH. Every vet has been wonderful, whether a routine visit, major illness or loss of a pet. Dr. Harkins is especially amazing. She saved my lab Murphy's life from liver ... Read More

I have taken all of my pets to GAH. Every vet has been wonderful, whether a routine visit, major illness or loss of a pet. Dr. Harkins is especially amazing. She saved my lab Murphy's life from liver failure. The staff always makes accommodations for my Rhodesian Ridgeback that is dog/cat aggressive for the safety of everyone. I would never go anywhere else! Read Less

Lewis Dunphy

27 Nov 2016

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This is the best vet I've ever been to, my cat is 22 years old. Nothing was pushed on me. Medication was pay as you can, the place WILL work with you to get your animals healthy.

Jayme Galloway

24 Nov 2016

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I took my 13 year old Dachshund to Gahanna Animal Hospital back in June to remove a small lump from her neck and have her teeth cleaned. They called the day of the surgery and said that she needed 10 ... Read More

I took my 13 year old Dachshund to Gahanna Animal Hospital back in June to remove a small lump from her neck and have her teeth cleaned. They called the day of the surgery and said that she needed 10 teeth pulled. I hesitantly agreed after the technician convinced me over the phone that this would definitely prolong her life. It turned out to be too much for a dog her age. She spent the next week at Medvets fighting for her life in an oxygen chamber. It cost me $10,000 to keep her alive and she never was the same dog. 4 months later I had to put her down. She was in obvious discomfort and I was desperate to have her euthanized asap to minimize her pain. I called Gahanna Animal Hospital because the at home vet I had planned to use was not available until 3 hours later. The technician from Gahanna Animal Hospital casually put me on hold for 5 or 10 minutes and came back to say "I'm sorry but our vet can't do an at home euthanasia today because she has no technician that can accompany her because we're short staffed". I gave my dog a pain pill that allowed her to rest comfortably until the at home vet (not from Gahanna Animal Hospital) could make it. She came ALONE. No tech was needed. No way will I ever step foot in Gahanna Animal Hospital again.Read Less

Carrie Garner

18 Oct 2016

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I have been taking our 4 dogs to Gahanna animal hospital for over 10 years. I love Dr. Harkins, she gets down on the floor to talk to them. She always checks everything and is willing to work with me ... Read More

I have been taking our 4 dogs to Gahanna animal hospital for over 10 years. I love Dr. Harkins, she gets down on the floor to talk to them. She always checks everything and is willing to work with me to make the best decisions for our dogs to make them well and not break the bank. All the vets there are wonderful. The front desk doesn't make you stand there, they are always making sure you are being helped. They have hours to meet everyone's needs. Read Less

Elizabeth Sovich

22 Sep 2016

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Took my 2 cats there for itchy ears. Everyone was incredibly friendly even on the phone when I was scheduling the appointment. Turns out what I was previously told was just allergies was ear mites! Th... Read More

Took my 2 cats there for itchy ears. Everyone was incredibly friendly even on the phone when I was scheduling the appointment. Turns out what I was previously told was just allergies was ear mites! This vet actually looked in my boys' ears, swabbed them and checked for bacteria (which there was an infection) and also cleaned it all out! So happy they had an appointment so soon and were very helpful and nice! Definitely found my new vet in Columbus! Read Less

Jaime Townsend Connor

21 Sep 2016

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Run from this place as fast as you can. My dog was misdiagnosed and terribly suffered there for 8 hours. I received a call saying "he doesn't look good" and needs to be taken somewhere else. My dog wa... Read More

Run from this place as fast as you can. My dog was misdiagnosed and terribly suffered there for 8 hours. I received a call saying "he doesn't look good" and needs to be taken somewhere else. My dog walked in that morning but was in shock and near death when I picked him up. Another vet was not able to save my dog because "time was of the essence. " Had I not trusted this place, my dog would still be alive. However, Gahanna Animal Hospital was kind enough to send me a bill the day after putting my dog through hell and causing his death. Read Less

Laurie Mahaffey

13 Sep 2016

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Their service is above and beyond and all the vets at GAH are incredibly knowledgeable in their field. All the Veterinarian Technicians have the kindest hearts and also are very knowledgeable. They al... Read More

Their service is above and beyond and all the vets at GAH are incredibly knowledgeable in their field. All the Veterinarian Technicians have the kindest hearts and also are very knowledgeable. They all made me feel comfortable with tough decisions and never once made me feel like my decisions were the wrong ones. The ladies at the front desk are efficient at what they do and answer the phone as though they have a smile on their face.Read Less

Shannon Walker

13 Sep 2016

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I'm very disappointed at this place. They misdiagnosed our dog and when we had to take her back they charged us another office visit at a reduced price for there mistake. Shame on you. This place h... Read More

I'm very disappointed at this place. They misdiagnosed our dog and when we had to take her back they charged us another office visit at a reduced price for there mistake. Shame on you. This place has been over priced and they have lied a few times to us just to get more money. Also at other vet locations they charge you one vet visit for multiple dogs and this place does not. Be careful. They have really friendly vets but it's not worth the price they charge. Read Less

Ashley Ferrell

29 Jul 2016

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I used the Gahanna Animal Hospital for the first time July 2016. I wanted a vet that was closer to my apartment and this vet office has extended hours. I paid $44.50 for a physical exam and didn't eve... Read More

I used the Gahanna Animal Hospital for the first time July 2016. I wanted a vet that was closer to my apartment and this vet office has extended hours. I paid $44.50 for a physical exam and didn't even receive a physical exam. The vet never took my dogs temperature, checked her body, or checked her mouth. My dog had itchy skin (she has skin allergies). He offered to give me another dose of flea medicine but I told him she already had her dose a week prior. He said "let me ask my co worker if it is ok".... then came back and said it was fine. The fact that he didn't know if it was safe or not to double dose flea medicine was concerning. The fact that they both came back and said it was OK to double dose is concerning too. The vet ended up giving my dog a steroid shot to help her skin. At check out they charged me $41 for the steroid shot! My pervious vet only charged $10 for the same shot. I will no longer be using this vet. I will drive the 30 minutes to my old vet to get great care at an affordable price.Read Less