Emergency Vets in Athens, GA

Looking for an emergency vet in Athens, GA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Athens, GA

BOULEVARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL (ATHENS)

ADDRESS: 298 Prince Avenue, Athens GA 30601
TEL: (706) 425-5099
To provide quality veterinary care to the Athens community throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy animals; early detection and treatment of disease as your companion animal ages; and medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

ADDRESS: 501 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens GA 30602
TEL: (706) 542‑3000
Our Community Practice Clinic (CPC) offers routine veterinary care for your four-legged friend including preventative medicine and basic surgical care. We take a team approach to each case with our clinicians, senior veterinary students, and staff all working together to offer your pet the best care possible.

UGA VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2200 College Station Road, Athens GA 30602
TEL: (706) 542-3221
If you have a pet or animal that needs advanced veterinary care, look no further than our hospital. We operate similarly to a human specialty medical center and are passionate about offering the best care possible for your cat, dog, exotic animal, horse, cow, goat or other farm animal.

HAWTHORNE ANIMAL HOSPITAL (ATHENS)

ADDRESS: 530 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens GA 30606
TEL: (706) 613-7877
Hawthorne Animal Hospital is a full service Veterinary care provider serving Northeast Georgia from our location in the city of Athens. We are very excited to share our fresh new look and enthusiasm with the community. Come drop by for a visit today!

COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL (ATHENS)

ADDRESS: 2000 US 29 North, Athens GA 30601
TEL: (706) 549-6043
Companion Animal Hospital was originally founded in 1971. Denise Weaver and Troy Pickerel have owned the practice since 1999. They are the proud parents of 4 children. The oldest, Jordan, currently attends Clemson University on a track scholarship. Christian is on the golf team at Wingate University in North Carolina and Madison, and Ashton both attend Athens Christian School. Their strong family connection shows through their hard work and dedication to make Companion a warm and welcoming home for clients and patients.

ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL (ATHENS)

ADDRESS: 2575 Atlanta Highway, Athens GA 30606
TEL: (706) 850-9888
We provide after-hours emergency and critical care services for cats and dogs. During our hours of operation, we are staffed with an on-duty veterinarian and animal health staff who are dedicated to providing quality, full-service care.

SYCAMORE VET SERVICE

ADDRESS: 1785 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens GA 30601
TEL: (706) 353-2696
We have had the honor of providing the highest level of veterinary care to the Athens community. Sycamore Veterinary Services is committed to providing excellent care for you and your pet family for many years to come.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.