South Forsyth Animal Hospital Moving to New Location

The new South Forsyth Animal Hospital will open in Cumming on Nov. 4. Credit: Lisa Goddard

Staff Report

Lisa T. Hillier, DVM, and Cheryl A. O’Neal, DVM, are excited to announce the Nov. 4 opening of their new hospital at 2200 Old Alpharetta Road in Cumming. South Forsyth Animal Hospital, founded by the two veterinarians more than seven years ago, will offer medical and surgical care for cats and dogs in a 6,000-square-foot, stand-alone facility.

The doctors made the decision to build their own facility and move from their previous location in a nearby shopping center in order to provide expanded services in a larger, more comfortable building. The hospital will feature feline and canine wings, with cat and dog waiting areas and exam rooms on different sides of the facility to help make visits more convenient. The hospital also has separate cat and dog housing/recovery areas to reduce the anxiety produced by the sounds and smells of these different species. In addition, the new building houses additional dental stations and larger surgery and ultrasound suites. A “comfort room” will be available to provide a more relaxed atmosphere for procedures such as laser therapy and chemotherapy. Bathing and grooming services, a full pharmacy and a comprehensive inventory of premium prescription food and treats will continue to be offered.

Together, Dr. Hillier and Dr. O’Neal, have over 46 years of experience practicing small animal medicine and surgery in the Atlanta area. Both graduates of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, they opened South Forsyth Animal Hospital in May of 2007 with the shared goal of practicing quality medicine with a heart. They both take great pride in developing solid, long-term relationships with both patients and their families.

“We really enjoy the relationships we have with our clients, as well as the patients,” said O’Neal. “We understand the bond our clients share with their pets, and we want to care for them as though they were members of our own families.”

The doctors lead a staff of experienced and compassionate veterinary technicians, assistants and client services representatives, several of whom have been with them for many years.

South Forsyth Animal Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) as a “feline friendly” hospital. Both doctors are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Forsyth County Veterinary Medical Association.

Starting on Nov. 4, the hospital will be open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Contact the hospital by phone at 770-889-0737, by fax at 770-889-0747 or by email at [email protected].