MRI Temporarily Unavailable:
Our MRI system is being upgraded and will be unavailable Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25. Limited availability is expected for the remainder of the week.
For cases arising over the weekend of August 22–23 that may require an MRI, please contact our Emergency Service before bringing or referring a patient for evaluation. We will have limited capacity during this time. Thank you for your patience while we complete this upgrade.
ER Alert:
Our Small Animal Emergency Service is experiencing periods of high demand. To help us better serve you, we ask that all clients please call ahead prior to bringing their pet to the hospital. Referring veterinarians: please contact us before referring a patient. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Emergencies do not require a referral or an appointment. However, we do ask that you call ahead to let us know you are on your way so that we can be better prepared for your arrival. We will also ask for contact information for your regular veterinarian once you arrive so that we can keep them updated on your animal’s condition.
We are located at 2200 College Station Rd. in Athens.
Cats, Dogs, Exotics, and Wildlife Emergencies
- (706) 542-3221
- Please call ahead so that we can assess the nature of your emergency and advise you of our current wait times. Please note that at times we do experience high volumes, which may impact our ability to serve you. If necessary, we will assist you in finding alternative care.
Horses, Cattle, and Farm Animal Emergencies
- (706) 542-3223
- In-hospital Services:
Our large animal hospital is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week to assist you with your animal’s urgent or emergent needs. Please call ahead so that we can be prepared for your arrival. A list of haulers is available upon request. - On-the-farm Emergency Services:
Please be aware that our on-the-farm emergency services are only available to those who live within 30 miles of our facility. Additionally, only current UGA Field Service clients can request on-the-farm emergency assistance outside of our normal business hours. All others will need to bring their animal(s) to our facility if they need urgent or emergent care.
Helping an unowned or stray animal
We care about the well-being of every animal in our community. However, because the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital is not a shelter, it cannot accept unowned animals for placement. If you find a stray, please contact your local animal control agency, shelter, or rescue organization for guidance and assistance.
