Whether you are a veterinarian needing to make a referral or request a consult, a client needing some additional support, or a job seeker wanting to join our team, we are here for you! Below is information on what resources we offer. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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.
Cora Miller Small Animal Teaching Hospital Referrals (for cats, dogs, exotic animals and wildlife)
Please complete our online referral form if you would like to make a referral to one of our small animal specialty services. You can also call us at 706-542-3221 if you would prefer to make your referral by phone. Thanks, and we look forward to serving you.
Large Animal Hospital Referrals (for horses, cattle and other farm animals)
For large animal referrals, veterinarians can call (706) 542-3223. Please be prepared to provide a detailed case history at the time of making the referral.
Behavioral Medicine Referrals (for dogs and cats)
Please complete our online referral form if you would like to make a referral to our Behavioral Medicine Service. You can also call us at 706-542-1984 if you prefer to make your referral by phone. Thanks, and we look forward to serving you.
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.
NOTE: Consultations are only available for DVM’s, not pet owners.
Dermatology
Please fill out our online form to request a consultation. One of our Dermatologists will contact you to discuss this consult typically within 24-72 business hours. This consult form is used for doctor-to-doctor communications only.
Oncology
Please fill out the below form and submit relevant clinical data (blood test results, cytology reports, histology reports) so that we may provide you with recommendations regarding your patient.
All other small animal services
Veterinarians wishing to request a consultation from any of our other small animal services should call (706) 542-5362.
Horses, cattle and other farm animals
Veterinarians wishing to request a consultation from our large animal hospital can call (706) 542-3223.
When we are care giving for a companion animal that is suffering from a chronic illness, a terminal disease or injury, or when we are faced with the death of our companion animal, we need support. Please know that even though others may not fully understand your grief over the illness, injury or death, what you are feeling is real and related to the love bond you have for your companion animal. Below are some resources that can help provide support and comfort during this difficult time.
Companion Animal Chronic Health Support
ONLINE PET CAREGIVER SUPPORT
ARTICLES
PET INSURANCE INFORMATION
FINANCING INFORMATION
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
BOOKS ON PET CANCER
Companion Animal Loss Support
SUPPORT HOTLINES
IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS
ONLINE RESOURCES
SUICIDE SUPPORT HOTLINE
ADULT BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
CHILDREN’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Meet our clinical counselor, Noelle Browning, MSW, LCSW
At our hospital, we have an on-site clinical counselor that can help clients when they need additional support.
Noelle can assist with:
Clients are encouraged to please let us know if they would like to speak to Noelle during their pet’s hospital visit. Clients can also call 706-542-3221.
Our hospital is a unique and exciting place to work. From our state-of-the-art facility to our amazing patients and team approach, we offer a dynamic work environment that will help you grow professionally and achieve your career goals. Athens is also a great place to live! We offer competitive pay and great benefits that are rare to find anywhere else. To learn more about our current job opportunities, please see the below listing. You can also contact our HR Department at 706-542-4459 or email your interest to Sonya Lane, HR Coordinator at slane@uga.edu.
Current opportunities include:
Registered Veterinary Technician
We currently have several RVT openings throughout our facility including internal medicine, anesthesia, large animal, radiology, and our 24/7 emergency care unit.
Emergency Front Desk Associate
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has multiple shifts available for our Emergency Front Desk Association position. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Emergency Critical Care team in setting appointments and receiving emergency patients during evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. This position will also answer phones, open patient charts in the hospital database system and process payments for services.
Pharmacy Technician
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy Tech will perform work involving the compounding of a wide variety of products for use in both client and research animals including chemotherapy drugs under the supervision of Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Utilizes extensive mathematical skills in the compounding and filling of prescriptions for wide variety of species and medications. Ensures proper disposal of expired medications, accurate billing to patient/client accounts, and filling the Cubex automated controlled medication supply machine.
For more information, please contact our Human Resources Office at 706-542-4459
