Veterinarians in Georgia
Practical help for finding veterinary care in Georgia, part of our South region guide. We list only details we could check, and we link to official sources for everything else.
Verified listings in Georgia
Each entry below was checked against the hospital or college's own website. This is a starting list, not every clinic in the state.
Teaching hospital
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Address 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602 (College of Veterinary Medicine)
- Website Official site
The hospital's website has an emergencies section with current instructions.
Details checked 2026-10 against the source above. Hours and services change, so call before you travel.
Check a veterinarian's license in Georgia
Every US state licenses veterinarians through a state board. Before booking a new practice, especially for surgery or a specialty procedure, confirm that the vet holds an active license and has no discipline on record. The American Association of Veterinary State Boards keeps a regulatory board finder that points you to the Georgia board and its license lookup.
Associations and official resources
Emergency and poison help
If your pet is collapsing, struggling to breathe, bleeding heavily, having a seizure or may have eaten something toxic, call the nearest emergency hospital now and tell them you are on your way. For poisoning, these two services take calls any time of day:
Read our guides on dog emergency warning signs and what to do if a dog is poisoned for the first steps.
How to choose a vet
Visit before you need them. Ask how emergencies are handled after hours, whether the clinic sees cats and dogs equally, how appointments and prices are explained, and whether the team uses low-stress handling. Our guide to choosing a vet covers the full checklist.