Due West Animal Clinic

After being treated extremely horrible by the front staff, I did some investigating in this school by consulting with a previous front office staff member, and a current member of the staff to learn that they write their own reviews!!! This is not heresay, this is fact. They stated that every so often Katie (the current director) either goes on review sites herself, or asks them to log on and write fake reviews in favor of the school. What a shame. If you look at the reviews on this site and many others you'll learn that there are many similarities in the posts. This is a pathetic tactic on their behalf, this place is horrible! Trust me! \r \r **Notice: Just after a bad review yesterday Due West Academy created these ""positive"" reviews to follow RIGHT after the negative review. Not just on this site, on all the review sites! I'm sure there will be a post soon after this one, unless they notice we're on to them ;-). Shame more

My husband and I spent weeks looking for the right school for our two girls. We came across Due West Academy via a friend and fell in love with the facility and staff. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable, energetic and loving. We feel certain that we made the right choice for our girls! more

Due West Academy was one of the best choices we made for our child. Not only do we know our child is loved and learning something new every week the staff treats us like family. They are always very professional and happy. It is more than just somewhere to leave your child. We recommend them! more

This school is a bit faulty. My nephew attended this school last year, when they only had a Georgia Pre-K program, when they were practically BEGGING parents to enroll their kids. Their classes were half full, and my sister was able to enroll her son mid-school year, no problems. This year my daughter is Pre-K eligible. She joined the ""waiting list"" for the Pre-K program for this year about a year ago. I dropped off her paperwork, and was promised that we had a spot this year. I called several times to ensure this, and was promised profusely that we had a spot. For the 2013 school year they started a paid pre-k program (where parents pay out of pocket). Miraculously, I was ""bumped out"" of the spot that I was promised for the Georgia Pre-K program, and told I can attend the ""paid"" program until a spot becomes available. That wouldn't be a problem, if it wasn't so suspicious. To add to that, my nephew owed the school a balance for lunches, which is his mother's responsibility, not mine. The woman actually mentioned ""you can't say your family has been supportive of this school when your nephew owes a balance that was never paid"". Unbelievably rude! My nephew has absolutely NOTHING to do with me in terms of payments. His mother is responsible for his payments, and the fact that she did not pay his balance has nothing to do with my ability to pay my daughter's bills. The treatment I received by this school, the utter disregard for respect and people's time has been unreal. My husband and I make over $130,000 a year, we can pay our bills! They were so eager to be judgmental, money-hungry, and hold another person's bill against us that they didn't realize they missed out on a wonderful child who has very successful and supportive parents. We would have been extremely supportive to this school. What a shame. Goddard School, here we come! more

I had a terrible experience with the staff. The doctor double vaccinated my dog and charged me for it. Staff was rude and never even asked if my dog was ok when I called about charges. Wish I would have read the reviews first bc the clinic is unprofessional. more

I am so glad that I chose to bring my son to DWA. He is growing and learning so much. I am glad that my son is in good hands with the staff and teachers at DWA. Best decision I could have made. more

My dog needed enough pain meds to get through to when I will be putting him to sleep soon. I went in and told them I needed a refill, they said Dr Best was out of town but they said they would ask the fill in vet. They said I might have to bring my dog in for an appointment to get the meds even though I spend $115 on an office visit 10 days earlier. I told them I wasn't willing to pay for another office visit and they said they would ask if he would refill it. An hour and 15 minutes later the fill in vet came out, talked to me for 2 mins and filled the prescription. After I checked out I realized they charged me an office visit!!!! The clerk kept saying "you have to pay anytime you talk to the vet" which has never happened before. The office staff was insensitive, as usual. Dr. Best is always very generous but every time I check out the clerk has tried to maximize the charges. Had I not been crying from grief of losing my dog soon, I would have caught it before my card was charged. D more

My children LOVE IT at DWA! We have been here for a few months and they are learning so much! The staff and management are so dedicated and accommodating. I cannot say enough good things about DWA! more

My kids have attended other daycare centers, but DWA is by far the best. My kids are well cared for and learning leaps and bounds! The teachers love the kids and the management team is accommodating and caring. more

DO NOT send your kids here, myself and several other parents are extremely discouraged and unhappy with the new management. They are cold/uninviting and should not be associated with running a daycare. They have increased tuition without a courtesy warning. There are many family's that have to budget their monthly expenses and to walk into your child's daycare facility and get handed a bill $200+ more than you were paying is unacceptable. What happened to common courtesy/customer service? I had to pull my oldest three years ago due to the management at that time, then two years ago I gave DWA another chance since I heard it was again under new management and let me tell you, I couldn't of been happier and my daughter absolutely loved going. Now once again under ""New Management"" and it has suddenly turned into a nightmare. The New Director, Katie, truly has no personality, does not interact with children or most importantly the parents. You walk in the building and feel the heaviness in the air, no more cheerful greets, teachers seem and have commented on how miserable they are. So again, before you consider DWA talk to some long time parents before signing your child up in the hands of these morons. Miss Yvette is the only saving grace right now and I wish her the best. more

LOVE DWA. The teachers are all fabulous. They provide more than just childcare, they also genuinely love the children. This is the absolute best daycare in GA. more

I'd like to respond to some of these reviews:\r Bill S. If you are going to come here and slam a person I have known for 18 years, a vet as caring and as ethical that exist, and a clinic that is filled with competent staff, grow a pair and at least say what it is that bothers you.\r \r Rich S. Take some responsibility for your own actions or lack of. While there are sometimes 2 Vets there at the same time now (Dr Best and Dr Contarino) chances are you showed up without an appointment and pulled a Vet out of surgery to treat a skin rash. Steroids are the correct choice and I doubt the Vet gave your dog the wrong dose and I'm also certain she can spell steroids which you cannot. I also don't see a DVM beside your name so where do you come off criticizing her treatment choice? Further, your dog had a skin rash, not an emergency, and the Vet was kind enough to run out of surgery and see your pet. She told you she had to get back in surgery because there probably was a pet under anesthesia sh more

I sent my daughter here to pre-k and she love it. Everybody smiles and says hello to you. Several times I brought my 3yr old with me to read to my girl's pre-k class and he can't wait till he starts there. My daughter's teachers, Ms. Heather and Ms. Lisa, are awesome. They really pour there heart into these kids. The staff is so helpful and are always there to answer any questions. Plus it right next to an ice cream stand. more

My DD has been going to Due West Academy since she was 6 months old and I could not think of having her anywhere else... she is now heading to Pre-K there and I am going to be sadder than her when she moves on to kindergarten! Great place for your child to learn and grow! more

We just came home today from having our beloved four-legged child of 15 years euthanized. The staff at Due West Animal Clinic and Dr. Best treated us and Holly with extraordinary compassion, dignity, and empathy during this difficult decision. I would recommend this clinic to anyone at any time. We cannot express enough gratitude to them. Thank you all so very much. more

I have known Dr. Best since 1975. There is no better vet on the planet. I bring my dogs to him when I need expert advice on my dog's condition. I now live in another state, I still drive 5-6 hours to bring my dogs to him and have brought other peoples dog to him as well. There is no way to please veryone, but you will not find another human being that cares for animals the way that Dick does.\r Anyone that is displeased should try him again, he is truly the best there is. more

I have been going to Dr. Best for ever it seems! I had taken my dog to 3 other clinics and they could not find out what was going on with her. everyone said it was seizures and gave her meds they also said it was an ear infection to and gave me meds for that. She kept on having the seizures even though she was on the meds so they were not working and I then took her to Dr. Best and he told me that it was a brain tumor, After all this time and her having to suffer Dr. Best told me that it was best to put her down so we did. It was a very sad day for me but I was so thankful that he had the compasion to let me know it was time to let her go. I will never go anywhere eles!!!! The Staff from the front to the back is so sweet and you can tell they love their jobs and love what they do they treat you like you are part of the family there. more

First of all I would like to say that Dr. Best is by far the Best Doctor my dogs have ever seen. My daushund was not moving very good when he was walking. If I touched his back he would scream. I called the staff (who are fantastic too) and they said to bring him right away. I thought the worst for my dog but Dr. Best assured me that it was just an inflamation in his discs in his back. He gave me medication for him and he was running like a puppy inside of two weeks. He is honest and knows what to do and also assures you when you are worried most. I recommend this facility to anyone who needs veterianary services. They are the Best +++++ more

It's taken time for me to write my review on Due West Animal Clinic. My 8 year old Lab mix was taken to Due West by a relative as a favor on August 19th with a skin rash...When they got to the clinic after waiting to get in they were finally able to see a doctor ( I use the term loosely) She came looked at her and never touched her, she kept telling them she needed to get back to surgery...If she was that busy, they should have sent someone else to look at her. The doctor prescribed sterrod medication which I think was to strong. I gave it to her as the doctor had written, by August 25th she had died. I tried to call the office to see if I could get her in to see someone right a away, when I noticed she wasn't breathing right, the office said to bring her in at 3:00, she died at 12:30...So, much for their interest is trying to help...If I ever get another animal I will never use this office again, we had been with them for several years...I will also not send anyone else to them either more

After 2 other local Atlanta vets misdiagnosed my 8 year old lab, I took her to Dr. Best at Due West Animal Clinic on referral from a family friend who has taken her animal there for years. I will only take my animal children to Dr. Best now. DR. BEST SAVED HER LIFE. I can't begin to imagine what would have happened to my sweet Bailey if Dr. Best and his team had not been so insightful and wonderful. \r \r Thank you for saving my beloved dog's life, Dr. Best. more