The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

SMALL ANIMAL COMMUNITY PRACTICE CLINIC

The UGA Community Practice Clinic serves patients whose owners live in the greater Athens area. The primary care clinic, separate from our referral hospital, is operated by two faculty veterinarians who are assisted by six to 10 UGA veterinary students and an intern.

The clinic provides our fourth-year DVM students with a unique opportunity to experience the operation of a private veterinary practice under the guidance of two full-time faculty veterinarians, while also providing the surrounding community with quality care for companion animals.

In addition to offering routine care, the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine’s Behavior and Dermatology services are also located in the Community Practice Clinic. Neither service requires a referral from your primary veterinarian.

HOURS	8am-5pm (Monday through Friday) Regular appointment hours: 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm Late pick-ups can be arranged until 6pm
PHONE	Call 706-542-1984 to make an appointment.
DIRECTOR	Dr. Ira G. Roth (Community Practice Clinic)

During the Community Practice rotation, students gain experience with clients who expect quality routine wellness care for their pets. The rotation provides students the opportunity to experience veterinary care in the setting of a private practice, and prepares them for joining a similar practice upon graduation.

The Community Practice Clinic Main Entrance

Services Provided:

Annual checkups
Vaccinations
Dentistry
Preventative health care
Treatment for minor injury or sickness
Nutritional consultation and pet food purchases
Dermatology
Behavior disorder diagnosis and treatment
Outpatient Surgeries

This page was last reviewed September 1, 2011.