Clinical trial to enhance beef cattle herd health and breeding management program
Title: Optimizing Vaccination and Artificial Insemination Protocols to Enhance Health and Reproductive Efficiency of Georgia’s Beef Cattle Investigators: Roberto Palomares, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT Brad Heins, DVM, MFAM, DACVPM If interested, please contact Dr. Roberto Palomares [email protected] or Dr. Brad Heins [email protected]. Alternatively, you may contact the UGA Large Animal […]
Ask the Experts: Winter Care Tips for Farm Animals
As temperatures drop, winter can present unique challenges for horses and farm animals. Cold weather can affect nutrition, hydration, and overall management, making proactive care essential. Experts from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine offer practical guidance to help owners navigate seasonal challenges to ensure your animals stay […]
Garcia joins field services team
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Dr. Jessica Garcia as a Clinical Assistant Professor with our Large Animal Field Services team. Dr. Garcia earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ohio State University and completed her internship, residency, and board certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine […]
Dr. Songster, as she is known as to students and clients, grew up in a small town southwest of Buffalo in rural western New York State. She attended a small liberal arts teacher’s college in central NYS with the goal of becoming a physical education teacher but soon realized that […]
Making Headlines: UGA Vet Med’s Year of Impact
In 2025, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine made headlines for excellence in teaching, research, and service. The college advanced impactful initiatives—from addressing the rural veterinarian shortage and combating avian influenza to pioneering traumatic brain injury treatments and advancing breakthrough Parkinson’s research. Join us as we celebrate a […]
While the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will follow the University of Georgia’s winter holiday schedule, being closed December 25, 2025 – January 1, 2026, several of our services will remain open or have a modified schedule. University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2200 College Station Road, […]
2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event
Out of an abundance of caution for our attendees, presenters, and staff, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the 2026 Referring Veterinarian Appreciation Event due to the threat of inclement winter weather. We plan to reschedule this event for later in the year and will share more details once […]
Horses With Hindlimb Suspensory Injury
Title: Use of Equine CenTrate® Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) in horses with hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy (HPSD) Investigators: John Peroni DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal Medicine, Surgery and Lameness Service faculty) If interested please contact Dr. Peroni at [email protected], or our Clinical Trials Coordinator Lisa Reno via email ([email protected]) or […]
Hurricane Relief Pet Care Drive
UGA CVM Hurricane Relief Pet Care Drive (Oct. 18th & 19th). For more information about donating, click here.
What makes a professor distinguished? In the College of Veterinary Medicine, it’s a clinician who sees the need for 24/7 emergency care for animals and builds a program to provide just that. And it’s researchers who dive deep into the mechanisms of well-known but little understood diseases in hopes of […]
Stanton Foundation gives $5.2M to College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is the beneficiary of a $5.2 million gift from the Stanton Foundation for the establishment of a new Spectrum of Care Clinic and associated curriculum. The award will allow the college to renovate and expand the Pet Health Center to serve as this new clinic.
White Bengal Tiger is nursed back to health at VTH
It’s not every day that the clinical staff at the UGA Veterinary Hospital evaluates and even operates on a tiger, but “once in a blue moon there is a problem in those cats and we’re here to help,” said Dr. Joerg Mayer, professor of zoological medicine at the VTH in Athens.
Meet Otis, the 3-year-old basset hound. In March of 2022, Otis’s owner, Cori, had a gut feeling something was wrong when Otis began acting different. “I could tell something was off – just a really big gut feeling. He was just not acting himself,” Cori said. Otis’s demeanor had changed, […]
Due to the recent decline in COVID cases in the Athens area, our hospital is able to reduce some of our social distancing restrictions. Starting March 14th, clients will now be able to enter the facility for face to face appointments and emergencies. Face coverings are still strongly encouraged to […]
Hospital phone outages March 5 & 6
Please be aware that due to a UGA-wide network update happening this weekend, there may be times on March 5 & 6 when our hospital phone lines will not work. If you need to reach us on those days and can’t get through, please call 706-352-9365. This will connect you […]
Changes to Appointment Process
Please be aware that as of Monday, Jan. 10, our Veterinary Teaching Hospital and our Pet Health Center will be adjusting their appointment processes. Our small animal emergency service and the Pet Health Center will change to curbside service only (clients will not be allowed inside the facility). In addition, […]
In observance of UGA’s Winter Break, our hospital’s specialty services will be CLOSED Monday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Jan. 3. Our Emergency Services will still be open, but please call ahead as our receiving may be limited.
Please be aware that due to a UGA-wide network update on Saturday, Oct. 23, our hospital phone lines may be down for a period of time. If you are in need of assistance and are unable to make contact, please call 706-352-9365 to be connected to our answering service for […]
CVM professor receives ACVIM Lee & Inge Pyle Service Award
Dr. Michelle Barton, director of clinical academic affairs, Fuller E. Callaway Endowed Chair, and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine, was named the 2021 recipient of the Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award. This award is presented annually to an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine […]
A champion gets a second chance
From the moment he was born, Major was destined for greatness. Born at the home of his trainers, Dave and Lee Walker, Major comes from a line of champions. Dave and Lee are bird dog trainers and handlers who specialize in German shorthaired pointers. Major’s parents, Shooter and Sister, are […]
Canine Companions Needed for Dog Aging Project Research
Dr. Kate Creevy was just beginning her career as a small animal veterinary faculty member at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine when she was approached by Daniel Promislow. Dr. Promislow, a faculty member in the Department of Genetics in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at […]
A conversation with Dr. John Corsale
Starting a new job and getting to know people is hard no matter when you do it. Add in a pandemic, and it’s downright near impossible. Dr. John Corsale has done just that—on February 1st, he jumped in as the College of Veterinary Medicine’s newest associate dean and teaching hospital […]
Like most, Karen Burns had never heard of the Caucasian shepherd before her son adopted one. These little-known dogs are nothing short of enormous—bred to protect livestock in Eastern Europe’s Caucasus Mountains, they are big, fluffy, and (arguably) imposing. But for her son, one was not enough. On Valentine’s Day […]
CVM announces new Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director
After a national search, the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome John Corsale, DVM, MBA as the new Associate Dean of Clinical Services and Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital beginning in February 2021. Dr. Corsale brings extensive and unique experience to the hospital. Since […]
Batman the cat enjoys more than pursuing villains and chilling at the bat cave. He also enjoys bobbing for frogs in our creek. His head-dunking led to a yeast infection in his ear and a trip to see the dermatology department at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Thanks to the […]
CVM professor and emergency care practitioner recognized at national conference
Benjamin Brainard, professor of small animal medicine and surgery and director of clinical research, was recently awarded the 2020 ACVECC Jack Mara Scientific Achievement Award for Advances in Coagulation. This award is presented to the veterinarian who has made the most substantial contribution to knowledge and understanding of the unique […]
Dr. Parr, a 2009 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® with the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, joined the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition. In her role, Dr. Parr leads the Small Animal […]
Student and faculty publish interactive children’s book
Chad Schmiedt, professor of small animal medicine and surgery and Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health, in collaboration with Jim Moore, professor of large animal medicine and director of the Educational Resources Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine, has created and published an eBook written for children preparing to […]
Education, Evaluation, and Enterotomies
The College of Veterinary Medicine is a busy place with many moving parts. Our teaching hospital is not just a hands-on classroom for clinical students, but a medical service for our community. Our clinical faculty members provide guidance for students and care for our patients. At the same time, many […]
My wife was talking to one of her co-workers one day about our four male turtles. The co-worker mentioned that she knew a family that owned a large red-eared slider and were planning on moving but were not taking the turtle with them. The family was going to leave the […]
Crash and Flash are wild eastern box turtles taken in by the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Wildlife Treatment Crew (WTC) after sustaining serious injuries. The WTC is a volunteer group of undergrad and DVM students overseen by senior DVM students and hospital clinicians. Participation in the Crew allows students to gain […]
In addition to our public facing services, our hospital also has several internal services that play a key role in our ability to offer your animal the best care possible. We take a team approach to each case, and while you may never meet the doctors and staff that specialize […]
Noelle Browning is a social worker with the last six working in the human hospice and bereavement field. She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2011. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and Florida. The last two years she has […]
Whether it is a visible lameness or a change in your horse’s overall activity level, we can help. Not only do our doctors have advanced training in evaluating and treating lameness issues, are sports medicine specialists offer overall performance evaluations and are certified in equine chiropractic and acupuncture. Make an […]
Our equine podiatry and farrier service offers a wide range of treatment options to help horses suffering from lameness and other hoof issues. Clients can either bring their horse(s) to our Veterinary Teaching Hospital or, for those within the Athens area, our mobile service can come to them. We offer […]
Are you looking for a large animal veterinarian in the Clarke, Oconee, Madison or Jackson County area to care for the daily needs of your horses or farm animals*? Then look no further than UGA! Our compassionate and talented team of clinicians and senior veterinary students are just a phone […]
Bringing the expertise of our large animal clinicians to your doorstep
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!
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Here to help when you need us most
Our team of board-certified large animal specialists, residents and interns offer diagnostics, medical care and surgical care tailored to the specific needs of our cattle, alpaca, llama, goat, sheep, pig and other farm animal patients. Our hospital has a farm animal treatment area that features stalls for small ruminants, camelids […]
SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE UPDATE: 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 […]
There is just something special about the bond between horses and humans. For many owners, it is hard to put into words how much their horse means to them. Some love to compete, while others enjoy taking long trail rides through the countryside. Whatever your bond with your horse looks […]
Our wildlife treatment crew is part of our zoological medicine service and provides medical treatment and care for injured wildlife. While we do allow members of the community to bring us hurt wildlife for care, we DO NOT accept uninjured animals. If you come across a baby animal that you […]
Our zoological medicine service cares for all species of exotic, zoo and aquatic animals. Our doctors and staff have advanced training in handling these unique animals in addition to highly specialized equipment and treatment options to meet your exotic pet’s unique needs. We see ANY exotic species, from birds and […]
Our reproductive medicine service works with cat and dog owners who wish to responsibly breed their animals. We will walk with you throughout the entire process to help ensure the health and safety of the male, female and the babies. Services for the breeding female: Breeding soundness examination Brucellosis, Progesterone and […]
Our soft tissue surgery service specializes in all areas of soft tissue surgery, including surgery of the thorax and abdomen, oncologic surgery, and use of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, laser surgery, and stent placement. Our surgeons also specialize in wound healing and reconstruction and frequently work closely […]
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Our small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation service is dedicated to improving quality of life by addressing mobility limitations, strength deficits, fitness, and whole-body wellness. We provide comprehensive sports medicine–based functional evaluations to help identify the underlying contributors to mobility and performance issues and to guide individualized treatment and rehabilitation […]
Our orthopedics service provides diagnosis and management of orthopedic problems including traumatic injuries, degenerative joint conditions and developmental abnormalities for cats and dogs. Diagnostics and treatment options available through this service include: Total artificial hip replacement TPLO All forms of fracture fixation Arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment C-arm intraoperative fluoroscopy CT […]
Our ophthalmology service provides eye care to all species. With access to the latest diagnostic equipment, we are able to perform complete workups, including advanced imaging such as high resolution ultrasound, CT scanning and MRI technology. Ways we can help: Repairing eyelid defects and deformities Treating eyelid and cornea lacerations […]
Our oncology team is proud to offer lifelong personalized and thoughtful cancer care for your beloved pet. The team, which consists of oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, imaging specialists, pathologists, a medical physicist and technicians, works together to provide your pet with the most effective cancer treatment possible. Safety is our […]
Our Clinical Nutrition Service provides telemedicine consultations for dogs and cats of all life stages that may be experiencing long term, chronic medical issues that can be better supported with nutritional guidance, as well as healthy pets. Please note that this service is not to assist with acute or emergent nutritional […]
Our neurology team works closely with other hospital services, including our in-house rehabilitation service and our 24/7 ECC service, to provide the best care possible for cats and dogs suffering from neurologic-based conditions. Advantages of working with the UGA neurology and neurosurgery service include: Your pet will be cared for by […]
Our small animal interventional radiology (IR) service is composed of a team of specialists who work together to offer a variety of minimally invasive procedures to treat respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, liver and vascular diseases in cats and dogs. Advantages of minimally invasive procedures typically include: Decreased pain and complications Faster […]
Our small animal internal medicine service specializes in caring for pets that are suffering from diseases that involve the body’s systems and organs. This includes: Diabetes Respiratory disease Gastrointestinal disease Kidney and urinary disease Infectious and autoimmune diseases Liver disease Thyroid problems Multi-systemic illnesses As part of the hospital, this […]
Open 24/7 for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of animals needing urgent or emergency care
We treat the following: Allergies: Up to 30 percent of the pet population is affected by allergic conditions such as flea bite hypersensitivity, food adverse reaction and atopic dermatitis. The disease is characterized by variable degrees of itching, often combined with secondary infections. The allergies and infections can be severe at […]
Our cardiology team provides diagnostic and therapeutic services for pets that are affected by a wide-range of heart diseases, including several minimally invasive procedures that are unavailable anywhere else in the state of Georgia. Our areas of speciality: Heartworm extraction Pacemaker implantation Treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) Repair of arteriovenous […]
The small animal side of our veterinary teaching hospital operates very similarly to a human specialty referral center. Each medical field listed below has its own team of doctors and nurses. These teams have received advanced training in managing and treating diseases within their area of specialty, which allows them […]
Dr. Grimes is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Texas A&M University College of […]
A native of West Virginia, I am a graduate of Marshall University and received my DVM from The University of Georgia in 1987. After receiving my DVM, I completed an internship, dual residency in internal medicine and nutrition, a PhD, and a post-doctoral position at the University of Minnesota in […]
Dr. Mandy Wallace is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Georgia. She is a 2010 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Colorado State University in 2011. She was the PennHIP research […]
Frane Banovic, DVM, PhD, DECVD, is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology in the Department for Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. He also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Medicine, Emory University, USA and Faculty of […]
Dr. Chad Schmiedt received his DVM from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Following five years of post-graduate surgical training at the University of Tennessee, the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a two year clinical instructorship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, […]
I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, a very warm, colorful, coastal city with cultural and geographical importance for the development of the region. With no doubts, one of the most beautiful countries on the planet, not only for the natural and economic resources, but also for our lovely and diverse […]
With previous experience working in three different areas of the College of Veterinary Medicine for UGA CVM Dean Sheila Allen, Associate Dean of Public Service and Outreach, Dr. Bruce Hollett, Dean’s Office Graduate Program Development and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Front Desk Administrative Operations, I bring a depth of insight […]
Dr. Heins has lived in various regions of the United States and has a diverse background as a veterinary for beef, swine, and dairy operations as well as prior experience working in small animal medicine. Having grown up in rural Georgia, Dr. Heins sees the importance of mentoring students to […]
Dr. Corey Saba is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her medical oncology residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been employed by the University of Georgia since 2006. She has been actively involved in the design and execution of over 40 clinical […]
Stephen Divers graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 1994. He obtained his Certificate and Diploma in Zoological Medicine from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), and is a recognized Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. He […]
Did you know that dogs and cats can suffer from mental illnesses and behavioral pathologies just like people? It can be very stressful for animal owners and their families when their pet suffers from anxiety disorders, aggression, phobias or other psychological / psychiatry and behavioral issues. Our behavioral medicine team […]
Our hospital cares for all animals great and small with doctors that specialize in areas ranging from behavioral medicine to soft tissue surgery and everything in-between. While we may offer a variety of services throughout our hospital, one thing remains the same — our passion and commitment to providing exceptional […]
ATTENTION: The UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital plans to transition to a cashless payment system in the near future. At that time, payments will be accepted via checks, credit/debit cards, and CareCredit only. Additional details will be shared as they become available. If you have a pet or animal that needs […]
