University of Georgia

Your partner in patient care

The specialists at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital are committed to providing the best care possible to each of our patients. We know you share that commitment too. Imagine what we can do together!

Making a referral

Our hospital is primarily a referral institution. What this means is that for the majority of our services, clients must be referred to us from another veterinary practice before they can make an appointment.

Sending Medical Records

In order to accurately schedule and streamline your patient’s visit, it is imperative that we receive full medical records including imaging, bloodwork, and doctor’s exam or medical notes. Click here to send records (link opens an email to vth@uga.edu). Please include the Patient’s Name and service you are referring them to on the subject line. If you have any issues or need assistance, please contact Medical Records at 706-542-5000.

Following Up on a Previously Referred Patient

We understand that many cases that come to the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital require long term care and assistance. If you would like to follow-up with one of our clinicians on your patient’s most recent labwork or progress exam, please email a copy to vth@uga.edu. To help expedite a return response from a clinician, please provide a summary report of how the patient is currently doing and any medication(s) or treatment(s) being performed, as well as the best form of contact for you. It is important to note that most return calls are handled after appointments and procedures have concluded for the day, therefore email is the suggested method for communication.

Requesting a consult

One of our missions as a teaching hospital is to be a resource for other veterinarians throughout the state and nation. To request a consultation, please follow the below instructions.

Online Medical Records Portal

Our online portal allows veterinarians to access medical record information for patients that have been referred to our hospital. This includes test results, diagnostic images, discharge reports, etc. It is structured on a clinic level, so each veterinary clinic only needs one username and password. Once a clinic’s registration is confirmed, anyone from that clinic can login to see medical record information for their patients. Please note that the portal only shows information for discharged patients. If you have a question about a patient that is currently under our care, please call us at 706-542-3221.

Clinical Trial Opportunities

Clinical trials are where patient care and innovation intersect. They allow us to offer our patients unique treatment options while simultaneously advancing the field of veterinary medicine. Please review our full listing of clinical trial opportunities to see if there is a study available that may be a good fit for one of your patients. If you have any questions about a study, or have a patient you would like to recommend, please contact our clinical research coordinator, Lisa Reno, at 706.296.7818 or lisar@uga.edu.

UGA Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

The college’s diagnostic laboratories operate separately from our teaching hospital. If you are trying to reach either the Athens or Tifton Lab to submit a test, ask a question, or inquire about necropsies, please contact them directly by calling (706) 542-5568.

Contact Us

Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Veterinary Teaching Hospital

(706) 542-3221

RDVM Portal

The hospital has recently made its medical record information available online for referring veterinarians. Sign-up today!

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are where patient care and innovation intersect. Learn more!

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