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Dr. James
Thorsen

Animal Health Center

Animal Health Center of Columbus, Georgia, is a quality veterinary facility specializing in the care of felines and canines of all breeds. In operation for over two decades, Animal Health Center serves the citizenry of Columbus, Georgia, as well as the residents of the surrounding Double Churches, Fort Benning, and northern communities. Animal Health Center offers clients a range of small animal medical services, including surgical care, preventative medicine, and dental care. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools, Animal Health Center of Columbus, Georgia, utilizes ultrasound or digital x-rays to help diagnose animals. The cutting-edge technology is not limited to medical treatment since Animal Health Center of Columbus, Georgia, can implant a microchip inside a client’s pet for identification purposes. If a pet with the chip becomes lost, a quick scan reveals the animal’s owner and home address. In addition, Animal Health Center of Columbus, Georgia, provides 24-hour emergency service, as well as boarding and grooming options. At the head of Animal Health Center of Columbus, Georgia, is James Thorsen, President and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Thorsen directs the 14-person staff, manages business activities, and ensures quality customer service.


Dr. James Thorsen's Companies

  		•  AHC Columbus Georgia - Columbus, Georgia
    Manage Business Activities. Direct Staff of 14 in Diagnosis and treatment of veterinary Medical problems. Perform Surgeries and advanced diagnostics and treatments. Currently Sole practitioner responsible for standards of customer service and patient care for practice.

Dr. James Thorsen's Publications

  • Pet Microchips, Animal Health Center (Columbus, Georgia)
    December, 2010
    by Dr. James Thorsen

    Losing a pet can be devastating for both the owner and the pet. Even indoor or fenced-in pets occasionally wander off and get lost. Having proper pet identification can help bring home missing loved ones. While a pet collar with an identification tag is helpful, they can be lost or removed. Fortunately, pet microchips offer a more permanent and secure solution at very little risk to your cat or dog. Pet microchips are tiny radio frequency identification (RFID) electronic circuits. They contain an identification number that an RFID scanner can read. Smaller than a grain of rice, the RFID device is injected beneath the skin by a veterinarian. The microchip company maintains a database of pet identification numbers and owner contact information. Many veterinary clinics and animal shelters have RFID scanners and will scan found animals. If your pet’s ID number shows up on a scan, the microchip company will contact you and tell you where your pet is. At Animal Health Center, we prefer HomeAgain pet microchips, which have anti-migration technology that keeps the chips in place, making them safe and permanent. The microchips will last your pet’s lifetime and present minimal health risks because they are not internally powered. Talk to your vet about protecting your cat or dog using this effective technology.