Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Marietta Veterinarian for Compassionate Pet Care
Since 1990, Lassiter Animal Hospital has been dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care for cats and dogs in the Marietta, Georgia area. Our full-service hospital offers comprehensive wellness exams, internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, and surgical services, prioritizing preventive care to ensure pets live long, healthy lives. Our experienced team combines modern technology with personalized attention, treating each pet as if it were our own while fostering trust and long-term relationships with pet owners. We maintain a complete in-house laboratory and surgical suite to deliver accurate diagnoses and treatments efficiently, minimizing the need for specialist referrals.Our commitment to client education empowers pet owners to make informed healthcare decisions, and our emergency services during regular hours provide critical care when pets need it most. Through consistent focus on quality medicine, dental care, and microchipping, we aim to enhance pet wellness while reducing lifetime healthcare costs. Our mission centers on preventive care, client satisfaction, and maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine in a welcoming environment.
Services
Cat & Dog Care
Diagnostics
Pet Dental Care
Surgical Procedures
Pet Emergencies
Pharmacy Services
End of Life Care
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Marietta pets.
- Our in-house lab provides rapid diagnostic results.
- We offer online scheduling and mobile app convenience.
- Our team handles emergency cases during regular hours.
- We minimize specialist referrals through comprehensive care.
What people say
Excellent, caring staff
Best care for pets
Accurate diagnoses
Personalized attention
Trustworthy recommendations
Services
Cat & Dog Care
Preventive care for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs through comprehensive physical exams. Our veterinarians detect hidden health issues like heart murmurs, dental disease, and organ abnormalities while emphasizing lifelong wellness strategies. Services include vaccinations, parasite control, and age-specific care for senior pets. We educate owners on maintaining optimal health through nutrition, exercise, and early disease detection.
Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities using in-house laboratory equipment for rapid blood, urine, and tissue analysis. We perform digital radiology, ultrasound, echocardiography, and endoscopy to diagnose internal conditions without invasive procedures. Pre-anesthetic screenings ensure surgical safety while ongoing diagnostic monitoring supports treatment of chronic illnesses and emergency cases.
Surgical Procedures
State-of-the-art surgical care for soft tissue and orthopedic conditions. Our experienced team performs eye/ear surgeries, cruciate repairs, and patella luxation corrections in a stress-free environment. Each procedure includes pre-surgical exams, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. We handle both routine and complex cases while maintaining strict pain management protocols.
Pet Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services including cleaning, digital radiology, and surgical treatments for tooth fractures. We prevent systemic health issues caused by dental disease through routine checkups and professional cleanings. Our team educates owners on home care techniques while addressing periodontal disease and tooth extraction needs with minimal discomfort.
Pet Emergencies
Emergency treatment for breathing difficulties, seizures, poisoning, and trauma during regular hours. We stabilize critical patients with immediate diagnostic testing and interventions while referring complex after-hours cases to specialty hospitals. Our protocols address acute symptoms like vomiting, bleeding, and heat stroke while providing owner guidance for urgent pet health crises.
People
Steve Pifer
Chief of Staff
Dr. Steve Pifer leads our veterinary team with extensive experience in companion animal care. He focuses on preventive medicine and client education to enhance pet wellness through personalized healthcare strategies.
Lou Avant
Veterinarian
Dr. Lou Avant brings specialized skills in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging. He works closely with pet owners to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on accurate medical assessments and ongoing health monitoring.
Robert Cuthbertson
Veterinarian
Dr. Robert Cuthbertson specializes in surgical procedures and pain management. His expertise ensures pets receive safe anesthesia protocols and post-operative care tailored to their specific recovery needs.
Ashley
Hospital Manager
Ashley coordinates daily operations while maintaining high standards of client service. She ensures seamless communication between veterinary staff and pet owners throughout treatment processes.
Mickie
Lead Veterinary Technician
Mickie supervises our technical team with expertise in patient care and medical procedures. She assists in complex treatments while mentoring licensed and unlicensed veterinary technicians during routine and emergency cases.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, emergency treatment, and end-of-life services for cats and dogs.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
Yes, we treat emergencies during regular hours. Call first for urgent cases; after-hours emergencies get referrals to specialty hospitals.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Use our online booking system or download the PetDesk app to schedule appointments, request refills, and access vaccination records.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, credit cards, and ScratchPay financing for treatments ranging from $200-$10,000.
Do you provide dental care for pets?
Yes, including cleanings, digital radiology, and surgical treatments for dental disease and tooth fractures.
How do you support preventive pet care?
Through annual exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and client education focused on minimizing long-term healthcare costs.
