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Godley Station Animal Hospital

127 Canal St, Pooler, GA 31322

4.6
458 Google reviews
Grooming

Overview

Godley Station Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital in Pooler, GA that also offers boarding services for cats and dogs. The facility is staffed by four veterinarians and offers additional services including baths/grooming. Drop-off is available as early as 7:00 AM on weekdays.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On site

What Reviews Say

458 reviews analyzed

Godley Station Animal Hospital receives predominantly positive reviews with many clients praising Dr. Howes and staff for compassionate care, especially during difficult end-of-life situations. However, significant concerns exist around boarding services where pets have been returned with urine smell, infections, or neglected for days. Several 1-star reviews allege pet deaths during treatment, though the clinic responds professionally to these complaints. Price transparency is also a recurring concern, with some clients surprised by unexpected fees. The clinic maintains an active owner response rate and generally responds professionally to both positive and negative feedback.

Dog happiness
4.0
Staff
4.0
Facility
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Communication
3.5
Value
3.5
Drop-off / pickup
3.0
Safety
2.5

People love

Dr. Howes/Howe - exceptional, compassionate veterinarian(28)Compassionate end-of-life care and euthanasia(15)Accommodating emergency/same-day appointments(12)Friendly, caring staff overall(45)Reasonable prices for quality care(18)

Staff shoutouts

Howes(45 mentions)Nesbit(20 mentions)Brown(12 mentions)Michael(8 mentions)Forester(6 mentions)Casey(3 mentions)

Worth noting

Pet deaths during treatment/surgery - multiple allegations of improper care leading to death

โ€œThey killed our baby!! On January 22, 2026, I took my sweet boy for a check-in... within 10 minutes while driving home, he died from a heart attack.โ€

Boarding pets returned with urine smell, infections, or neglected care

โ€œWhen collecting the dogs from the kennel... the back of my white dog's legs were wet and yellow. It appeared as if she had been sitting in urine.โ€

Pets sent home sick after boarding

โ€œI left my dog there in perfect health and he came back with dysentery scratching and a few other infections in just three short days.โ€

Undiagnosed conditions leading to worsening health

โ€œI was given no information here at Godley Station regarding the fact that he has a skin disease, which I learned elsewhere from my new vet after just one visit with them.โ€

Pets left unattended in boarding for extended periods

โ€œThey were closed for pickup until Monday morning. So, if they are closed no one stops by to let the dogs out for 3 days.โ€

Boarding quality issues - urine smell, inadequate bathing, neglected pets(12 mentions)

โ€œWe were charged $35 per bath and had to bathe them as soon as we got home.โ€

Price transparency - unexpected fees, sudden cost increases(8 mentions)

โ€œTo my surprise, nearly the exact same shots/exams were administered only this time we were hit with a bill that was $286.15 more than last year.โ€

Front desk staff rudeness and unprofessionalism(7 mentions)

โ€œThe reception desk workers are very rude to customers, always have an attitude for no reason.โ€

Communication failures - not taking concerns seriously, not returning calls(6 mentions)

โ€œThey would not take me seriously and maybe if they did my dog would still be alive.โ€

Staff turnover - seeing different vets each visit(3 mentions)

โ€œOur dogs have also seen 4 different vets in the course of 3 years... which shows just how high the turn over rate at this place.โ€

Owner replies to 72% of reviewsAvg response: 3dprofessional tone87 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.6/ 5
Review score
3.5/ 5
Amenities1 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.87

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