Appalachian Animal Hospital

Dr. Mangum is far more than a veterinarian he is a calling in motion. His expertise in exotic and traditional veterinary medicine is extraordinary, but what truly sets him apart is his heart, his faith, and the way he loves both animals and the people who care for them. I have monkeys, dogs, cats, and a whole little “zoo,” and there has never been a time day or night that I could not reach Dr. Mangum when something was wrong. Whether it is the middle of the night or a busy day full of emergencies, he always responds, follows up, and truly wants to know how each and every one of my animals is doing. He doesn’t just treat symptoms he stays invested in their ongoing well-being. His knowledge of exotic animals, especially primates, is remarkable. He doesn’t guess. He studies. He explains. He

Dr. Mangum is truly one of a kind. I have entrusted him with the care of some of the most precious beings in my life my animals and I can say without hesitation that he is exceptional in every way. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but he is also deeply compassionate. He treats every pet as if it were his own, with gentleness, patience, and genuine care. Whether it’s routine care or something complex and stressful, Dr. Mangum takes the time to explain, to listen, and to make sure both the animal and the owner feel safe and understood. I have animals with very unique and specialized needs, and Dr. Mangum has always met those needs with professionalism, calm confidence, and a level of dedication that is rare to find. I trust him completely and that is not something I say

If you love your monkey in the least little bit do NOT take him/her here!! They will kill your monkey!!! The exam table was disgusting and only wiped down with a water damp old rag!!! The exam room was absolutely disgusting!! I wouldn't take mt dog there much less my 4 mo old Capuchin

If I could give no stars, I would. This happened almost 2 years ago but I still am haunted. We had a dog named Moose who has severe behavioral issues from his horrid past before we got him. He was a 60 pound pitbull and was still growing. He would black out and attack our other dogs. He wanted to kill them, and the only thing we could do was try our hardest to get him off the dog he would always attack which was way smaller than him. It was months of this and no one would help without paying thousands for training which we didn't have. He ended up attacking my boyfriend and we knew we had to let him go. We couldn't risk giving him to another family after that. We called every vet in town before calling Appalachian. No vets would put Moose down unless we proved he had issues by paying thous

Absolutely wonderful experience, I have a 12 year old Yorkie that needed urgent dental work done. Dr. Mangum got him in right away and got my little guy all fixed up. The staff was friendly and it was very affordable. Thank you all so much!!