Dr. Early is easily the best vet around. He's straightforward, doesn't waste time and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. You can tell he is in the business for the benefit of the animal, not profit. I wouldn't trust my animals with anyone else. Shelly is a sweetheart, and I adore her. She is so sympathetic, and that is a trait hard to find nowadays. Hands down best veterinary office in the Blue Ridge and surrounding areas

I have been bringing my pets to Dr. Early since I moved to the area in 2003. He is very knowledgeable. He is straight forward and does not waste time or $$. Shelly has been his assistant as long as I can remember and she does a fantastic job. My daughters cat recently passed away from cancer and they sent her a very nice sympathy card. Not many veterinary offices would have bothered to do that.

You won't spend a small fortune taking your animal here, and the good doctor won't run a bunch of silly/expensive tests on an otherwise healthy animal just because it's trendy or profitable to do so. Never had to sit in the waiting room long because they don't overbook. Really knows his stuff, can ask this vet anything. Highly recommend.

I took my cat in for an annual exam and two vaccines. After toting a screaming cat to the vet, I had to stand at the counter for seven minutes, listening to the receptionist and vet discuss another client, and it wasn't pleasant or professional. Finally, I was greeted, and my "annual exam and vaccines" consisted of my cat get two vaccines, a very quick ear check, and I was out the door. No blood work, no temperature, no weight, nothing. As a new patient, even though I provided medical records, I would think the vet would want a more thorough exam, rather than NO EXAM AT ALL. I would not recommend this vet to anyone who cares about the health of their pet. The lack of professionalism and attention to my pets health are the primary reasons I will not return to this establishment.