UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital
UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a general practice practice in Athens, GA. Procedures include Pathology Labs, Shelter Medicine, soft tissue surgery, and Infectious Diseases Lab.
About
The UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides advanced veterinary care for a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, exotic animals, horses, cows, goats, and other farm animals. Operating similarly to a human specialty medical center, the hospital offers 25 specialty services and features state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and advanced treatment options. Care is delivered by a diverse team including licensed veterinarians, senior veterinary students, veterinary nurses, and hospital staff, with 65 board-certified clinicians contributing their expertise.
The hospital handles emergencies for small animals (cats, dogs, exotics, wildlife) and large animals (horses, cattle, farm animals), with the large animal hospital open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent needs. On-the-farm emergency services for large animals are available within 30 miles and to current UGA Field Service clients outside normal business hours. The hospital serves 35,000 patient visits and 1,400 referring clinics annually.
Procedures
- Pathology Labs
- Shelter Medicine
- soft tissue surgery
- Infectious Diseases Lab
- SCWDS Wildlife Research & Diagnostic Service
- Counseling & Support
- Emergencies
- behavioral medicine
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
- PDRC Diagnostic Services
- Ambulatory Services
- Milk Quality Laboratory
Equipment
- state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital provide care for?
- The hospital provides advanced veterinary care for a diverse range of animals. This includes cats, dogs, exotic animals, horses, cows, goats, and other farm animals. The Cora Nunnally Miller Small Animal Hospital specifically cares for cats, dogs, and exotic species.
- What kind of veterinary professionals staff the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital?
- The hospital is staffed by a diverse team that includes licensed veterinarians, senior veterinary students, veterinary nurses, and hospital staff members. Among these are interns, residents, and board-certified faculty members. The hospital reports having 65 board-certified clinicians.
- What specialized services are available at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital?
- The hospital offers 25 specialty services, providing advanced medical care. Within the Cora Nunnally Miller Small Animal Hospital, doctors specialize in areas such as behavioral medicine and soft tissue surgery. The hospital also provides counseling and support services.
- How does the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital handle emergency cases?
- Emergencies for cats, dogs, exotics, and wildlife do not require a referral or appointment, but calling ahead is requested. The large animal hospital is open 24/7 for urgent or emergent needs for horses, cattle, and farm animals. On-the-farm emergency services for large animals are available within 30 miles and to current UGA Field Service clients outside normal business hours.
- What diagnostic capabilities are offered by the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital?
- The hospital utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. It also operates various diagnostic and service labs, including Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, PDRC Diagnostic Services, an Infectious Diseases Lab, Pathology Labs, a Milk Quality Laboratory, and SCWDS Wildlife Research & Diagnostic Service.