Duke Animal Clinic

I’ve been taking my pets here for years and have been very happy with the care they receive. I had a little Pomeranian who was born with water on the brain. Other vets told me he wouldn’t live to be one year old, that he would be “retarded” (their words not mine) and that I shouldn’t get too attached. Dr. Duke made me feel much more hopeful about that baby’s future and he received excellent care at this clinic. That little dog wound up being so smart and had such a good life under Dr. Duke’s care. A few years back we got a little Yorker-poo. He wound up having a shunt that by passed his liver making him unable to process protein. Even on a special diet he wasn’t doing well. He needed a very difficult surgery that Some vets won’t even attempt. Dr. Mims went above and beyond in preparing to do the surgery which wound up being very successful. He’s the only reason Toby is still alive. That’s just a few examples of my experience with this clinic over the years. I can’t say enough good things about these Doctors and this clinic!

Our experience and humble opinion...
1) Dr. Duke was condescending in the way he spoke to us.
2) He listened to nothing I stated about our pet and her recent health troubles, then repeated the very same statements as if he just diagnosed them himself.
3) Dr.Duke seemed to pay ZERO attention to the cardiologists report on the protocol for anesthesia for the dental. We were basically told this was a routine "thing" and his tech would call me and schedule out about 3 weeks from now.
4) The experience with Dr. Duke left me feeling very uneasy about the potential thought of my dog being in his care.
5) He is also VERY flighty, aloof and "out there" (for lack of better words). It was very hard to stay on topic and get to the point.
6) We waited over 45 minutes to be taken to the exam room to wait even longer.
7) None of the staff we encountered seemed to have any idea what was going on around there, or even on earth at all. I hate to sound so critical but there may be a reason for the negative reviews on staff turnover.

Last note - THE CONSULTATION FEE WAS $60, FOR NOTHING MIGHT I ADD. We have been to 3 vets since with a $0 consultation fee that are rated far better than this clinic and proved to be confident in the success of this procedure.

BEWARE!!! THIS BUSINESS WILL ATTEMPT TO REPORT VALID REVIEWS IF THEY ARE NEGATIVE!!

We LOVE Dr. Mims & Dr. Hudson! The vets here see our goats, livestock guardian dogs, and barn cats. I've had quick, knowledgeable service with emergencies and appointments.

Duke animal clinic is amazing they took in my squirrel when he was sick about two years ago! i called every place from mobile to lucedale to try to save my little man. thank goodness they were only 10 minutes from my house. i really wish i would have brought my bunnies and my 24yr old dog to them! i now take my boykin spaniel there and i will not take him anywhere else!!!

These people are so loving to your pets. I would recommend them to anybody that loves animals.