


Review of our Veterinarian- Keri Riddick
Linda Knight , 2005
On ABC 33's James Spahn Weather Report
"I read your weather e-mail every weekday and love reading about Molly. Make sure to cherish
every moment with her that you can. My Shih-tzu, Leah, was killed on Sunday by my other larger
dog while I was away from the house. A total freak accident took away my 10-year companion and
no amount of money or tears could give me a second chance to turn back time and fix it for her.
She lived long enough to let me know that she knew I was there and then God took her to be with
Him. At least where she is she will never hurt and the injuries she sustained will be whole. I would
like to commend veterarian Keri Riddick and her staff at the Emergency and Specialty Animal
Medical Center off of Acton Road. They did everything in their power to make it ok, but she ended
up dying from complications from perhaps a blood clot. So, again, spend every moment, and
love everything she does like there's no tomorrow because freak accidents happen. And, we all
know how dominant a Shih-tzu can be. They are 10-feet tall and bullet prrof to have them tell it.
This one time she didn't have me there to back her up and for that I will forever feel the guilt and
pain of not being there to be her ultimate protector."”

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Starbuck posted: February 26th, 2008 5 PAWS
Awesome Staff and Doctors!
You want to be comfortable with your own "human" doctor, and you want to be comfortable and
have your dogs be comfortable with their doctor. Benning Animal Hospital is great! Their staff is
super helpful and caring and the doctors are compassionate. Thumbs and paws up from the
whole pack!
Practical Pet Care.com Post-
Submitted by a Columbus, Ga. native on 11/15/2004:
There is a reptile vet located on Macon Rd. for those close minded people that want to call
Columbus "dinky". We also have Benning Animal Hospital which is one of the BEST in town! If
you are still not satisfied you can drive to Auburn where they have LOTS of people enrolled at
Auburn Univ. to assist you.
www.insiderpages.com
"CLIENT By Anonymous Posted 07/29/07
I HAVE 3 DOGS AND 1 CAT AND I HAVE LOOKED FOR A VET WHERE MY ANIMALS ARE
HAPPY AND FEEL RIGHT AT HOME, THIS IS THE PLACE. DR HARRIS AND DR LEFRANC AND
THEIR STAFF ARE WONDERFUL. THEY WORK LONG HOURS TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERY
PET IN THAT HOSPITAL IS TAKING CARE OF. THEY ARE ALWAYS SO HAPPY TO SEE THEIR
CLIENTS AND THEIR PETS. THE VET TECHS ARE ALWAYS BABY TALKING THE PETS AND
THE ANIMALS LOVE IT. THE KENNEL STAFF MAKE THE ANIMALS FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.
THEY ARE ALL AROUND GREAT PEOPLE. THE CARE THEY GIVE IS WORLD CLASS. IF YOU
ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A VET GIVE THIS HOSPITAL A TRY, YOU WILL CONTINUE
TO GO BACK FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
by Carissa 06/18/2006
Excellent Care: Both of my dogs have been there and more than once. The staff is wonderful and
they have taken great care of my pets. My dogs are not even scared to go. They have nice and
curteous receptionists and are very clear and helpful with anything that you ask about. I have
recommended several people there and they still go.

Posted 05/08/09 on INSIDER PAGES
"Great Place to Bring your pets" 5 out of 5 stars
By Melissa S.
Everyone here is great . They love their jobs and take the best care of my pets . I would reccommed
this place to everyone.I use to to board and get shots done here .
Posted 04/30/09 on INSIDER PAGES
"Your search is over!" 5 out of 5 stars
By Schan L.
The same vet that saved our German Shepherd from parvo approximately 15 years ago is still there
and caring for our 2 boxers! Our girls are also boarded at their Pampered Pets facility connected by a
hallway. The girls that run Pampered Pets are there because they love the pets and wouldn't be
anywhere else...you can just tell! I LOVE having all of my pets needs taken care of under one roof!
Dr. Riddick couldn't be more personable and vested in her clients either! I just can't say enough good
things about this place! Give them a shot, you will very quickly see that the emphasis is on your pet!
Posted 04/29/09 on INSIDER PAGES
"The Greatest Place for Your Pet!" 5 out of 5 stars
By Kristne M.
I don't know what I'd do without Benning Animal Hospital! If you want a safe, fun and and happy
environment for your pet, this is where you want to be. My puppy goes almost every day and is spoiled
rotten. I recommend them to everyone.
Posted 4/14/09 on Insider Pages
"Military Family loves BAH" 5 out of 5 stars
By DJ W.
Benning Animal Hospital was recommended by our neighbor when we moved to Columbus in 2007.
Since then, our 10 year old Labrador Retriever has received the best possible care from doctors and
staff that seem to love her almost as much as we do.
When she developed a skin irritation from a topical flea & tick prevention medicine last summer,
Doctors Harris and Riddick researched the problem and worked with Oakley almost daily for 6 months.
We believe that their excellent care and ability to provide laser therapy kept our precious girl from
having permanent hair loss and scarring.
Pampered Pets Boarding is Oakley's home-away-from-home. The staff gives her a loving and safe
place to visit when we need to leave her for a few hours or a few days. We know that she loves her
time there because she is happy and excited to see the staff whenever we take her there. When we
have to leave her overnight, she has a private room and we are allowed to bring her own bed,
blanket, toys and treats.
In a few weeks, we are being transferred to the Atlanta area but we will not be looking for another Vet.
It will be well worth the drive to continue to bring Oakley to Benning Animal Hospital for her annual
exams and for boarding.