Guignard Animal Clinic

Guignard Animal Clinic has been serving the Sumter area for over 35 years. Our goal is to provide the highestquality medical and surgical care to our patients while providing our clients with education and assistance in all aspects of animal care and ownership, including public health awareness. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by treating owners and their pets with respect, honesty and compassion and treating all animals as if they were our own. Our services are provided in a clean, safe and friendly environment, and our goal is to work as a team, complementing each staff member’s talents and retaining a positive attitude.

We are a full-service veterinary clinic, offering complete medical, surgical and dental care for a variety of animals including cats, dogs, avian, exotic pets, horses and livestock. We have several on-site diagnostic options, such as laboratory testing and digital radiography, as well as a full dispensing pharmacy for your convenience. Because preventing illness and disease is the core of good medicine, we also offer comprehensive preventative examinations, vaccinations and routine annual testing tailored to all of your pet’s life stages. Our friendly staff is always ready to assist you and your pet.

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