Vernon Woods Animal Hospital
Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Atlanta, GA. Procedures include Cold Laser Therapy, Diagnostics, Oncology/chemotherapy care, and Dental Care.
About
Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital in Atlanta, GA, that has provided veterinary care for over 40 years. They offer comprehensive services including wellness exams, soft-tissue, orthopedic, and oral surgery, dental care, and advanced diagnostics like radiology, ultrasound, echocardiograms, and tonometry. Additional services include dermatology, laser therapy, nutritional and behavioral counseling, oncology/chemotherapy, emergency care, and end-of-life care.
The hospital primarily treats dogs and cats, and is also equipped to care for small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils. Located in Sandy Springs, just outside Atlanta, the clinic emphasizes personalized attention and has Fear Free™ and Cat-Friendly Certified DVMs to ensure a stress-free experience for pets during visits.
Surgical team
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Dr. Vivian Wen
Dr. Vivian Wen has special interests in veterinary animal behavior and surgery and is Fear Free™ and Cat-Friendly certified to ensure a stress-free experience.
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Dr. Andrew Empel
Dr. Empel has a special interest in dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.
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Dr. Miriam Renfroe
Dr. Renfroe's areas of special interest are ophthalmology and ultrasonography, and she is also certified in the latest Fear Free™ and Cat-Friendly techniques.
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Dr. Juliana E. Lee
Dr. Lee is Fear Free™ and Cat-Friendly certified, dedicated to providing a calm and stress-free experience for every pet.
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Brittany
Brittany has six years of experience across varying veterinary roles from the exam rooms to the front desk.
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Brooke
Brooke has over five years in the veterinary field as a technician and office manager.
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Chabre
Chabre is a veterinary technician with experience caring for a full menagerie from dogs, cats, and exotics like pigs, lizards, and goats.
Procedures
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Diagnostics
- Oncology/chemotherapy care
- Dental Care
- Dermatology / Allergies
- Physical exams
- Wellness Care
- Surgery
- Emergency Care
- Laser Therapy
- Cat-Friendly methods
- Microchipping
- Orthopedic surgery
- Diagnostic testing
- Nutritional Counseling
- Health certificates for travel
- Behavioral Counseling
- End of Life Care
- Oral surgery
- Kitten Exams
- Spay / neuter
- Blood screening panels
- Nutrition counseling
- Boarding & Grooming
- Preventative dental care
- Soft-tissue surgery
- House calls
- Hospice / euthanasia
- Parasite prevention
- Puppy Exams
- Behavior counseling
- Vaccinations
Equipment
- Ultrasound
- Tonometry
- Echocardiograms
- Radiology
Photos
Photos via Google · Sherri Schwartz, Jennifer Corbett, Franklin Johnson, Ginny Conrad
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital treat?
- Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is equipped to care for dogs, cats, and small mammals including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Vernon Woods Animal Hospital?
- The hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostic technology including radiology, ultrasound, echocardiograms, and tonometry to diagnose and treat illness or injury in pets.
- Does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offer services to reduce pet anxiety during visits?
- Yes, the hospital has Fear Free™ and Cat-Friendly Certified DVMs who utilize techniques such as gentle control, positive conditioning, naturopathic remedies, and pheromone sprays to reduce anxiety in pets before, during, and after their veterinary visits.
- What surgical services are provided at Vernon Woods Animal Hospital?
- Vernon Woods Animal Hospital provides a wide range of surgical services, from routine procedures to more complex surgeries, including soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oral surgery, as well as spay/neuter procedures.
- What wellness and preventive care does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital recommend for pets?
- The hospital recommends a complete physical exam every six months to one year, along with vaccinations and annual screening for intestinal parasites and heartworms. They also emphasize affordable blood screening panels.