Dr Joyce and Theresa and the staff are absolutely FANTASTIC! They have the biggest hearts and care deeply for the animals as well as the owners. Combine that with the knowledge and medical service they provide and there couldnt possibly be anywhere better to take your animals. :)

I stopped in there today because it was close and needed some flea meds. The receptionist was very rude and informed me they were not a pet store. I am able to buy topical flea meds at another vet office, so not sure why she treated me like I'm stupid. But I wouldn't recommend going there

In response to Chris I know what vet he is talking about- it's on the same street and is called Comprehensive Animal Hospital. I would NOT recommend bringing your animals THERE for reasons I am not at liberty to say but check his RECORDS ( I think you can check on better business bureau). However- Southside is great! They are honestly priced and have done loads of volunteer work (donating time, supplies, money, etc) to the Capital Area Humane Society, Ingham County Animal Control, and I know at least one dog rescue. They are people who really care for animals and are very caring individuals. Couldn't say enough positive things about them. :)

In response to Chris- there is no male vet, let alone a violent one at Southside. I was referred to Southside when another hospital didn't have time to see my cats they said, "Call Southside, they're nice over there". That was an understatement. They walked me through a tough diagnosis with my cat, dealt with my embarrassing tears over the diagnosis with such kindness and have helped me every step of the way since then. The vet tech even gave me her personal cell number to call if I ever had questions. I did call her, and she was amazingly helpful. It's clear that they care immensely and they have the knowledge to back it up. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

In reference to Chris, there is no male veterinarian here, I implore you to remove your review as it is not for this Southside. These are amazing and talented people and I guarantee, you have the wrong location. I met these amazing women through an acquaintance. At the time, I lived in Grand Rapids where Hudson's vet and other vets would not treat him because he had a mass in his stomach. He was a Husky, 11 1/2 years of age and I was beside myself. I had met the Southside team at a rescue event I tagged along to and brought Hudson to them not long after. They were the only ones that gave my boy a chance and with their knowledge, instruction and highest quality of care, Hudson lived comfortably for a year and a half beyond what he was given by other doctors. We were also recipients of the giving tree at Southside as well. When I was told that someone had donated $100 towards my boy, I could barely keep from collapsing. I was so humbled and awww struck by the kindness, compassion, and selflessness of someone so freely giving to aide my boy whom was sick. I was crying and could barely speak, asking dumb questions like, What? Really? Why would someone do that? Really? Who? How can I thank them? I surely will pay them back. And she told me that it didn't work that way. That if I was meant to know, I'd know. I love that Southside leaves their "Angel" tree up all year round. As emergencies and sick pets, arise all the time. I began to volunteer for the rescue because I was astounded with what they were doing. I also adopted my boy whom is now 5 years old, and continue to volunteer and try to give back an inkling of kindness and care I was shown. Not only is the team at Southside some of the best people I know, but they have changed my life and made me a better person knowing them and am inspired by the amazing work they do. I tried taking Zeppelin to a "local" vet in Grand Rapids, but was never really happy with their service. They didn't seem to know my boy the way Southside does. 65+ miles and a few gallons of gas is by far a small price to pay, for receiving PRICELESS care for my Zeppelin. knowing that they care, that they really take the time to know my boy,plus receiving the highest, quality care possible and he is happy to see them, even after a nail trim and a butt pinch....