Business Details
Your Trusted Columbus Animal Hospital for Comprehensive Pet Care
Obetz Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care rooted in over two decades of combined experience. Our team prioritizes advanced medical practices, including diagnostics, surgery, and wellness planning, to ensure pets live healthy, active lives. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of veterinary science, we utilize cutting-edge technology like digital radiography and AI-driven diagnostics.Our compassionate approach extends to end-of-life care, where we emphasize dignity and emotional support for both pets and their families. As lifelong advocates for animal health, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to build trust and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Services
Puppy Exams
Senior Pet Care
Dental Cleanings
Diagnostic Testing
Laser Surgery
End-of-Life Services
Parasite Prevention
Wellness Plans
Urgent Care
Cremation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer annual wellness plans tailored to each pet's unique life stage needs.
- Our surgical team utilizes laser technology for reduced pain and faster recovery.
- We provide senior pet screenings to detect age-related conditions early.
- Our diagnostics include AI-assisted lab analysis for precise health insights.
- Every exam includes personalized parasite prevention guidance based on pet lifestyle.
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Knowledgeable vets
Prices were much lower
Made us feel like family
Timely and efficient
Services
Senior Pet Care
Tailored wellness programs for aging pets focus on early detection of heart disease, kidney issues, and arthritis. Our twice-yearly check-ups include advanced joint support options like Rejensa supplements and customized exercise plans. Veterinarians create personalized management strategies to maintain mobility and comfort during golden years, with diagnostics that monitor organ function and cognitive health.
Laser Surgery
Precision laser procedures minimize bleeding and pain during operations like mass removals and spays/neuters. The technology sterilizes tissue while cutting, reducing infection risks and recovery times. This method maintains pet comfort through sealed nerve endings that limit post-operative discomfort, while preserving healthy surrounding tissues during delicate surgeries.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services address periodontal disease prevention and treatment. Digital radiography identifies hidden tooth damage, while professional cleanings remove subgingival tartar buildup. Treatment plans incorporate at-home care products like Perio Support Pro and surgical interventions for severe cases requiring extractions or periodontal therapy.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house AI-assisted diagnostics deliver rapid analysis of blood, stool, and cytology samples. Digital imaging combined with Imagyst technology enables early detection of parasites, organ dysfunction, and cellular abnormalities. Results guide customized treatment protocols for conditions ranging from heartworm disease to metabolic disorders.
Puppy Exams
Developmental wellness exams from 8-16 weeks include vaccination scheduling and parasite screening. Veterinarians create socialization guidance for new pet owners while monitoring growth milestones. The program educates owners on spay/neuter timing and establishes preventive care routines for lifelong health maintenance.
People
Dr. John Gatens
Veterinarian
Dr. Gatens graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. He focuses on surgery with special interest in mass removals while managing beekeeping and goat farming operations alongside family life.
Dr. Nicole Waidelich-Gatens
Veterinarian
Dr. Waidelich-Gatens earned her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2005 after studying Biology at Capital University. She specializes in preventive care while enjoying outdoor activities and gardening with her family.
Questions
What surgical options exist for pets with mobility issues?
We offer laser surgery for mass removals and joint procedures. This technology limits bleeding and pain while promoting faster recovery for improved mobility outcomes.
How frequently should senior dogs receive wellness exams?
We recommend biannual check-ups for senior pets to monitor age-related changes in organ function, joint health, and cognitive status through comprehensive diagnostics.
What parasite prevention options do you offer?
We customize parasite control plans combining heartworm preventatives, flea/tick treatments, and deworming programs based on your pet's specific lifestyle and exposure risks.
Do you provide dental care for anxious pets?
We offer full dental services under anesthesia with patient monitoring. For nervous animals, we can complete basic exams during regular visits and schedule procedures separately.
What happens during a puppy's initial vaccination series?
Puppies receive examinations and initial vaccinations every 3-4 weeks from 8-16 weeks, including intestinal parasite screening and deworming treatments during each visit.
Can you handle end-of-life care decisions?
Our compassionate team provides quality-of-life evaluations, euthanasia services, and cremation options to help families make informed decisions during difficult times.
Reviews (4)
Mallory M.
Aug 13, 2020
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Dr. Nikki is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She went above and beyond for our older FIV+ cat during our first visit, walking us through every option and being completely honest about possible outcomes. We will definitely be returning to her! We are also appreciative of her office staff, especially Kaylie, who scheduled us with a sense of urgency. Wonderful office, and wonderful people.
Shelby B.
Jan 11, 2019
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This veterinarian is BEYOND AMAZING! I owned 2 Belgian Malinois and very weary about who could render health care for this breed along with knowing the breed. Obetz is that place! We had a litter of 10, and they were beyond helpful and loving from day 1! Momma has since been spayed here, 2 pups I've knelt have received all check ups and shop updates here, and dad, who is a retired K9 and very grumpy at his old age, is welcomed here for checkup and to treat is arthritis! I'd never take a pup anywhere else! In fact, 3 of the new families our puppies have found confine with this vet!
Atrain N.
Oct 26, 2018
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Kind and friendly staff and Excellent care for our loved family dog. Felt like we were cared about not just a client and paycheck. Explained everything in detail and was honest and upfront.
Matthew Shutt
Aug 21, 2018
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Said good by to my old friend dozer here and every body helped with what they could. We still continue to go there
