Services

Boarding

In addition to medical, dental, and surgical care, Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital offers safe and secure boarding facilities with veterinary supervision and individualized attention from our staff of animal lovers. We want your pets to be healthy, happy, and comfortable when they board with us, so we treat them as if they were our own.

We are a local vet with boarding and indoor runs. If you live in Sylacauga, Oak Grove, Talladega, Alexander City, Childersburg, or another nearby community, and you need a home away from home for your four-legged friends, bring your babies to us, and we’ll take good care of them for you. When you board with us, you can have peace of mind while you’re away knowing that your pets are safe and well cared for.

FAQs

What boarding accommodations do you offer?

  • Separate areas for dogs and cats

Dogs

  • An indoor room with runs sizes standard to extra large
  • A separate indoor room with roomy kennels for small dogs
  • Dogs are taken outside several times a day to take care of business and play

Cats

  • Cozy and comfortable kitty kennels equipped with litter boxes

Will bedding be provided for my pet or can I bring it from home?

  • We will provide bedding for boarding guests. We do not recommend bring in personal items from home as they may get lost in the laundry or soiled.

What diet is provided for pets?

  • Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital provides Purina EN diet.
  • Clients may bring in their pet’s food from home if they choose; we provide feeding bowls.

What vaccinations does my pet have to have to board?

  • Dogs must be up-to-date on Rabies, DHPPV, Bordetella, and 1st and 2nd Flu Vaccines
  • Cats must be up-to-date on Rabies, FVCRP, FIV/Leuk (Negative)
  • If pets are not current on all vaccines, they will be given the necessary vaccines at the client’s expense.
  • All pets must also be free of external parasites (ex: fleas, ticks, etc.) or they will be treated at the client’s expense.

What are your weekend drop-off and pickup times?

  • Drop-off 8:00 - 11:00am
  • Pickup 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Comprehensive Steadfast Reliable Veterinary Care

Established by Dr. Andrew Gilliland in 2021, Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital serves the needs of pet owners in Sylacauga, Oak Grove, Talladega, Alexander City, Childersburg, and everywhere in between. After spending several rewarding years practicing veterinary medicine in Texas and South Florida, Dr. Gilliland made the heartfelt decision to return to his hometown to pursue a more community-centered approach to care. Inspired by a passion for building long-term relationships with pets and their families, Dr. Gilliland founded the hospital with a focus on personalized,veterinary medicine. Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital was established with the belief that every pet deserves compassionate, individualized attention– and that veterinary care should feel like family.