About Good Shepherd Animal Clinic | Dr. Lori Smith DVM | Conway
Good Shepherd Animal Clinic, located inside Hounds Hideaway in Conway, AR, offers a warm, hometown atmosphere for pet care. With over 20 years of experience, the veterinarian and her team are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of pets. Reviews highlight the professionalism and competence of the staff, especially during stressful situations, making visits more manageable for pet owners. Clients appreciate the team's genuine love for animals and their commitment to providing exceptional care. The clinic is noted for its attentive communication, ensuring pet owners are informed and engaged, even when they cannot be present. Many clients find the clinic very reasonably priced and appreciate how quickly they can be seen, especially when their pets are unwell. The staff is known for being professional, courteous, and treating every pet like their own. The clinic also offers prompt care in emergencies, with some clients driving long distances just to visit. Overall, the clinic is a highly recommended choice for pet owners in the area who want caring, efficient, and affordable service.
Friendly. Kind. Helpful. They gave us all the time we needed to ask questions and called us twice daily while our pet was in their care. Very reasonably priced and just good people. Would absolutely recommend.
Dr. Lori Smith and her team at Good Shepherd are truly exceptional!
From the moment you walk through the door, you can tell that this is a clinic where both people and pets are genuinely cared for. Dr. Smith has an incredible passion for her work, and it shines through in the way she treats every patient—as if they were her own. She doesn’t just focus on medical care; she takes time to ensure that pets feel safe and comfortable, which in turn puts their humans at ease as well.
What sets Dr. Smith apart is her wonderful bedside manner. She is warm, approachable, and has a way of making you feel like you’re catching up with a trusted friend rather than...read full review
I have 5 dogs, 2 of which are feral rehab cases that do NOOOOOT do well in public settings or stressful environments. Before going to Good Shepherd, I’d leave every vet appointment in tears and sometimes with injuries because the 2 ferals struggle so much with the whole process even when they’ve been drugged to high heaven. Now that I’ve been seeing Dr. Lori and staff, I almost look forward to vet appointments 😂
They are so incredibly patient with my 2 feral dogs and the fact that I always bring 5 pups at a time. We’ve gone from needing muzzles and pooping/peeing/puking/expressing anal glands while uncontrollably alligator rolling during shots to tolerating...read full review