UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Small Animal Emergency (Athens)
- What it is
- Emergency and 24/7 care
- Type of help
- Emergency care
- Where
- Athens, Georgia
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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University of Georgia teaching hospital emergency service for cats, dogs, exotics and wildlife, plus a large animal hospital open 24 hours a day for horses and farm animals. Emergencies need no referral or appointment.
How to reach them
Where: 2200 College Station Rd., Athens, GA 30602
Good to know
- How to get started: Phone (706) 542-3221 before bringing your pet so staff can assess the emergency and give current wait times; no referral or appointment is needed. Horses, cattle and farm animals: (706) 542-3223. Starting January 1, 2027 the hospital accepts checks, credit/debit cards and CareCredit only (no cash).
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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Also from this organization
More emergency and 24-hour vets near Athens
- Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (GVETS, Athens area) · Watkinsville · 10 mi
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Sandy Springs (24-hour emergency) · Sandy Springs · 59 mi
- South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency & Specialty - 24/7 Emergency Care (Fayetteville) · Fayetteville · 70 mi
- Union City Veterinary Medical Center and Emergency Clinic · Union City · 72 mi
Other help near Athens
- Other help Athens-Clarke County Animal Services · Athens · 3 mi
- Low-cost care Athens Area Humane Society - Free Vaccine Clinic · Athens · 6 mi
- Pet food Athens Area Humane Society - Full Bellies Food Bowl · Athens · 6 mi
- Spay/neuter SpayGeorgia Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Certificates · Lilburn · 45 mi
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