Helena Veterinary Clinic
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Welcome to Helena Veterinary Clinic

Your Helena veterinarians! Dr. Beth Barnett and Dr. Wes Stephens and our team welcome you to Helena Veterinary Clinic! We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education.

Helena Veterinary Clinic in Helena, AL is a full-service small animal hospital offering veterinary medical, surgical and pet dental care for your dog, puppy, cat and kitten along with pet boarding and grooming. Our Helena animal hospital accepts pet emergency cases during business hours so call us or come right in! We are convenient to all areas of Helena, Bessemer, Pelham, Alabaster and McCalla and look forward to meeting you!

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Services

Helena Veterinary Clinic provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.

Testimonials

Click below to read what Helena pet owners have to say about our veterinarians and Helena Veterinary Clinic!

News

Helena pet owners - see what promotions & specials currently offered at Helena Veterinary Clinic and find news, articles, and alerts to keep your pets healthy and happy!

Meet The Doctors

Our Helena veterinarians and vet staff look forward to meeting you! Learn more about Helena Veterinary Clinic and what we can do for you!

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Maria Hall

This is a very special group of people. We received a condolence card from them soon after the passing of our little Jack Russell, Fred. Thank you so much Helena Veterinary team.

Britanny Brown

The staff members are passionate about their job and my animal. If you care about your animals like a child I HIGHLY recommend Helena Veterinary Clinic.

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Our Veterinary Services

Here at Helena Veterinary Clinic, we strive to give the animals of Helena, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our services, click here.

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Preventive Care
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Pet Dentistry
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Vaccinations
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Pet Surgery
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Pet Boarding

List of Services

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Beth Barnett

Veterinarian
Dr. Beth Barnett has had a love for animals her whole life, with a desire to become a veterinarian at the age of 13. Dr. Barnett graduated from Mississippi State University and Auburn University University College of Veterinary Medicine and joined the Helena Veterinary Clinic family in 2012. She absolutely loves being part of the Helena community. She and her husband have one daughter and share their Helena home with two dogs and one cat.

Dr. Wes Stephens

Veterinarian
Dr. Wes Stephens was born and raised in Tuscaloosa before attending Mississippi State University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences. He is an Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate of 2014. Along with his love for patient and client care, he is a passionate soft tissue and orthopedic surgeon. He joined our team in mid-April and we are excited to have him in our growing family! He and his wife (also a veterinarian) have four dogs (Finley, Libby, Tessie, and Jenny) and four cats (Cricket, Kaddy-Did, Vera, and Huck). He is bringing his love of veterinary medicine, client education, and service to the community with him and we would be thrilled to have you share and experience what he is bringing to our clinic and beautiful Helena!
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News & Promotions

How Can I Remember to Give My Pet Their Heartworm Prevention Each Month?
How Can I Remember to Give My Pet Their Heartworm Prevention Each Month?
April 30th, 2019

Remembering your pet’s medications and heartworm preventatives are vital to maintaining the health, and well-being, of your pet.  Monthly heartworm prevention (or those administered by a veterinarian every 6 months) must be given on schedule to maintain their effectiveness.  Here are some tips and tools to remind you when to administer your pet’s heartworm prevention medication.

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Free Exam for Humane Society Adopted Pets
Free Exam for Humane Society Adopted Pets
March 20, 2019

Helena Veterinary Clinic supports pet adoption and offers a free first veterinary exam for pets adopted within 30 days from Greater Birmingham Humane Society or Shelby Humane.  This is a complimentary exam only - other services or products not included.  Bring your adoption packet with you and mention this offer when scheduling your first appointment!...

Confirmed Rabies in Shelby County
Confirmed Rabies in Shelby County
February 4, 2019

A veterinarian in Shelby County, Alabama just south of Helena confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon that bit a dog. 
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February is Pet Dental Awareness Month
February is Pet Dental Awareness Month
January 25, 2019

Did you know that dogs and cats experience the same dental problems as people?  Pets can get plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to gingivitis and dental disease.  Dental disease is THE most common disease in dogs. Recent studies show that 85% of cats and 92% of dogs over age 3 have periodontal disease. Don't let your pet be a statistic- schedule their dental cleaning appointment today!...

Ways to Reduce Pet Stress at the Vet
Ways to Reduce Pet Stress at the Vet
October 26, 2018

Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.

We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you).  Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.

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