About Us and Our Approach

About Us For more than 50 years – that’s 350 dog years! – Atlanta pet owners have trusted Briarcliff Animal Clinic to provide compassionate, experienced and extraordinary veterinary care. With each visit, we provide a friendly and caring environment, ensuring that pets and their owners are informed, comfortable and happy with their veterinary health care. And when needed, we have the availability to never leave a boarded or hospitalized pet alone – even after office hours! A veterinary technician is always on site at our Emory/Morningside location to provide constant monitoring, support and love for pets who stay overnight at Briarcliff Animal Clinic. Most of all, we understand the special role your pet plays as a member of your family. We are dedicated to being a partner in your pet community and in managing your pet’s health.

About Our Approach Like you, we are animal lovers who understand that pets are members of the family. No one understands a pet better than his or her owner. We honor that bond. At Briarcliff Animal Clinic, each doctor and staff member will provide you with the care and information you need to make informed medical decisions for your cherished family pet.

“I love Briarcliff Animal Clinic! My childhood friend, now Dr. Peter J. Muller, and his wonderful family have been a part of our lives for over 40 years.”

- Suzanne

"I began working with the Briarcliff Animal Foundation in the fall of 2006. I am so proud to be associated with an organization that does so many wonderful things for animals!"

- Geri

“D.J. doesn't like the vet, but Briarcliff is a lot better than our old vet! We feel that he's safer here. Thanks Briarcliff Animal Clinic!”

- Brittany

“Thanks for helping me take care of my precious baby, Pretty Girl.”

- Fred

State-of-the-Art Medical Services

Fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Briarcliff Animal Clinic has a solid reputation for leading-edge expertise in veterinary medicine. This includes a responsive team of staff and doctors from premier veterinary schools. Our team of doctors also is committed to continuous training and updates on the latest in veterinary medicine, procedures and best practices.

Briarcliff Animal Clinic’s medical director is Dr. Peter Muller, who is a board certified in companion animal medicine and surgery by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). Under Peter’s leadership, Briarcliff Animal Clinic is committed to providing the highest quality pet care available.

Some of Briarcliff Animal Clinic’s leading-edge medical practices include:

• Laparoscopy, which makes abdominal surgeries – spays, for example – less painful and improves the speed of recovery.
• Laser surgery, which helps reduce pain and blood loss during many surgical procedures.
• Digital radiology that emits less radiation provides doctors with greater detail and enables quicker transfer of images over the Internet to veterinary specialists.
• A newly constructed dental suite for better management of periodontal disease and mouth cancers.
• Digital ultrasound, in color, for more precise evaluations of cardiac and stomach diseases.
• State-of-the-art orthopedic equipment at Briarcliff allows for more dependable fracture and joint reconstruction.