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Welcome to Countryside Veterinary Clinic,
your veterinarian in Opelika.
Call us today at 334-749-1212 !

Looking for a new friend? Have you lost a pet?         Please visit our page on PetFinder to either help locate a missing pet or to give a loving home to a new pet. Go to http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/AL380.html for more information

Are you worried about how your pet is going to fare while you are away?

We offer a comfortable boarding facility, managed by a professional veterinary team and headed by a veterinarian.

A proof to the quality of our boarding facility is that once people board their pets with us they come back.

For a tour of our boarding facility and to read what our clients are saying, click here.

We offer discount baths with boarding!

Ask about our TLC package

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Opelika veterinarian, Dr. Laura Rider at Countryside Veterinary Clinic is one of the best veterinarians in the Opelika area and is committed to your pet's health and well being. Countryside Veterinary Clinic excels in pet care and the science of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Laura Rider and the staff at Countryside Veterinary Clinic have provided Opelika compassionate veterinary care and pet services year after year, making us the animal clinic of choice for pet owners in and around the Opelika community. Read our petsimonials and pet memorial page to meet some of our beloved animal friends.

Countryside Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard   of veterinary care for pets. We genuinely care about your pets and all animals! Our staff is passionate about veterinary medicine and are extremely well trained. We strive to provide professional, affordable, and advanced veterinary services. At Countryside Veterinary Clinic, you will walk into a calm, welcoming, and friendly environment every visit, so that the experience is as comfortable as possible for you and your pet.

Countryside Veterinary Clinic offers the Opelika community emergency vet care as well as medical, surgical, and dental services. We also have an in-house pharmacy with access to specialists, making our veterinary facility a one stop shop for your pet's health and medical needs. 

Is your pet in need of a haircut? Check out our new grooming services by clicking on the grooming tab. 

Remember, at Countryside Veterinary Clinic, your pets are our family!

Dr. Laura Rider
Opelika Veterinarian | Countryside Veterinary Clinic | 334-749-1212

1304 McCoy St
Opelika, AL 36801

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday:

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday:

Closed

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  • About Us

    Countryside Veterinary Clinic would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, your family, and your special family member to our website. As you continue to browse and explore our website, it is our hope that you will learn more about our dedication to your family and the quality veterinary medicine and service we provide.

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  • "I am so grateful to have a doctor and staff who goes above and beyond for my babies. The love, care, and concern for my babies are beyond appreciated. During and after hours, the doctor and staff take the time to check in on them when sick, just to see if I need anything. What a true blessing they are to have for my Roxie and Lola."
    Charlie Parker B.

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