Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic

Welcome to Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic, located in the heart of Folkston, Georgia, where we prioritize maximizing good health practices and education through quality veterinary medicine. Our mission is to treat every pet that comes through our doors as part of our family, providing them with the best possible care. Whether you've just brought home a new puppy or kitten, found a stray, or are concerned about your current furry companion's health, we're here to help.

Our full-service veterinary clinic specializes in small animals and is open Monday through Friday, as well as two hours on Saturday for the convenience of our clients who are unable to come during weekdays. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness exams, X-rays, microchipping, vaccinations, surgery, grooming, emergency care, dental care, boarding/daycare, health certificates, on-call and house calls, euthanasia, and pharmacy services.

At Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic, we understand that pets are an essential part of your family. That's why we're committed to providing the highest level of care for your cats and dogs, as well as boarding services to ensure their safety and well-being when you can't be there. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for your pets, tailoring our services to meet their individual needs.

About Our Founder, Tara Blair

Tara Blair, the founder of Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic, grew up in Folkston, Georgia, and attended Charlton County Schools. After graduating from CCHS in 2000, she attended the University of Georgia, where she majored in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Animal Health. Tara then attended the University of Georgia Veterinary College, where she received an excellent education and made lifelong friends.

After graduating from veterinary school, Tara began her career in Brunswick, Georgia, where she worked in a clinic for small animals for the past nine years. Her goal has always been to open her own veterinary clinic in her hometown, and she's excited to finally make that dream a reality. Tara is passionate about giving back to her community and mentoring other aspiring veterinarians.

Tara's home is filled with various pets, including Tallulah, a Great Dane who is the inspiration for Tallulah's Tips, Satie, a yellow lab mix, Maggie Ann, a medium mixed breed, and Timber, a chocolate lab. She also has a cat named Stolley and three hermit crabs named Hermes, Louie (Vuitton), and Crowely. Tara's love for animals is evident in the care and attention she gives to her own pets, as well as those she treats at Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic.

Our Services

At Southern Paws Veterinary Clinic, we offer a wide range of services to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. Here's a closer look at some of the services we provide:

• Examinations: Whether you've just brought home a new puppy or kitten, found a stray, or are concerned about your current furry companion's health, we offer wellness exams to ensure they're in good health. We can also run X-rays on your pet if necessary.
• Microchipping: SmartTag microchipping, including registration for your first year, is available to ensure your pet's safety and quick identification if they ever get lost.
• Vaccinations: We offer puppy vaccinations (packages), kitten vaccinations (packages), and annual vaccinations to ensure your pet is up to date on their shots.
• Surgery: Our surgical services include spays, neuters, mass removals, wound repair, C-sections, and foreign body removal, among others.
• Grooming: We offer baths only, which include ears, nails, and glands, to keep your pet looking and feeling their best.
• Emergency Care: Accidents and emergencies happen, and we're here to help. Our emergency care services are available to ensure your pet receives the care they need when they need it most.
• Dental Care: Our dental care services include a complete dental exam, which includes cleaning, polishing, and examination of the full oral cavity. Dental extractions due to retained puppy teeth, breaks, cavities, and infection are also available.
• Boarding/Daycare: Leave your pet companion with us for the day or for longer! We offer boarding and daycare services to ensure your pet's safety and well-being when you can't be there.
• Health Certificates: We offer health certificates for cats, dogs, and horses.
• Coggins on Horses: Come have a blood test done on your horse to test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA).
• On-Call & House Calls: For your convenience, we offer on-call and house calls to ensure your pet receives the care they need when they need it.
• Euthanasia: We offer euthanasia services, including optional cremation through Good Shepherd and grief counseling.
• Pharmacy: Our in-house and online pharmacy is available to ensure your pet has access to the medications they need.
• Digital X-rays: We offer digital X-ray services to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of any health issues your pet may be experiencing.
• Health Certificates: We offer health certificates for cats, dogs, and horses, including international health certificates.
• Parasite Control: We offer a variety of parasite control options to ensure your pet is protected from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and other parasites.
• Full Bloodwork via an Overnight Lab: We offer full bloodwork services via an overnight lab to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis of any health issues your pet may be experiencing.