What types of emergency conditions does The Emergency Vets treat?

The Emergency Vets treats a wide range of emergency conditions, including repeated vomiting, hard bloated stomach (possible GDV), inability to urinate, wheezing or labored breathing, heatstroke, and snake bites. They also address difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, severe vomiting or diarrhea, suspected toxin ingestion, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, and severe pain or distress.

What services are available at The Emergency Vets in addition to 24/7 emergency care?

In addition to 24/7 emergency care, The Emergency Vets offers urgent care for conditions that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening, such as minor wounds or skin concerns. They also provide emergency surgery, critical care and ICU hospitalization, digital imaging, and end-of-life care.

What should I do if I suspect my pet has ingested something toxic?

If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, act quickly. Ensure your pet is breathing normally and responsive, then remove them from the area. Immediately call The Emergency Vets or the ASPCA Poison Control. If possible, bring the packaging or a sample of the substance with you, but do not attempt home treatment or induce vomiting unless directed by a veterinary professional.

What types of conditions commonly require emergency surgery at The Emergency Vets?

The Emergency Vets commonly performs emergency surgery for conditions such as bloat (GDV), foreign body ingestion when an object is lodged in the stomach or intestines, internal bleeding often related to splenic masses or trauma, and severe wounds or bite injuries. They also conduct exploratory procedures when the cause of illness is unclear and emergency C-sections for delivery complications.

What diagnostic capabilities are available at The Emergency Vets?

The Emergency Vets is equipped with on-site diagnostic capabilities to facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment. These include in-house laboratory testing for quick results, digital X-rays, and ultrasound imaging. They also utilize endoscopy for procedures such as foreign body retrieval, allowing for efficient assessment and intervention.

The Emergency Vets

The Emergency Vets is a general practice practice in Decatur, GA. Procedures include Advanced pain management, Critical Care & ICU, In-house laboratory testing, and End-of-Life Care.

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About

The Emergency Vets is a 24-hour emergency veterinarian in Atlanta, GA, providing dedicated emergency and critical care from its animal hospital in Decatur. It is the only privately owned emergency and critical care veterinary hospital in the metro Atlanta area, focusing on helping pets through urgent, life-threatening situations with skill and compassion.

This independent practice serves pets from across Atlanta and nearby communities. The veterinarians, medical standards, and commitment to pets remain consistent, having previously operated under The Village Vets name. The clinic emphasizes experience, teamwork, and a steady approach to emergency care.

Procedures

Advanced pain management
Critical Care & ICU
In-house laboratory testing
End-of-Life Care
Emergency Surgery
Oxygen therapy
ICU hospitalization with continuous monitoring
Blood transfusions
Immediate triage and stabilization
Endoscopy for foreign body retrieval
Urgent Care
Exploratory procedures
Emergency C-sections

Equipment

Digital Imaging
Ultrasound imaging
Digital X-rays

Photos

Photos via Google · The Village Vets, Tyrone Mcghee, Anna King

Frequently asked questions

What types of emergency conditions does The Emergency Vets treat?: The Emergency Vets treats a wide range of emergency conditions, including repeated vomiting, hard bloated stomach (possible GDV), inability to urinate, wheezing or labored breathing, heatstroke, and snake bites. They also address difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, severe vomiting or diarrhea, suspected toxin ingestion, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, and severe pain or distress.
What services are available at The Emergency Vets in addition to 24/7 emergency care?: In addition to 24/7 emergency care, The Emergency Vets offers urgent care for conditions that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening, such as minor wounds or skin concerns. They also provide emergency surgery, critical care and ICU hospitalization, digital imaging, and end-of-life care.
What should I do if I suspect my pet has ingested something toxic?: If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, act quickly. Ensure your pet is breathing normally and responsive, then remove them from the area. Immediately call The Emergency Vets or the ASPCA Poison Control. If possible, bring the packaging or a sample of the substance with you, but do not attempt home treatment or induce vomiting unless directed by a veterinary professional.
What types of conditions commonly require emergency surgery at The Emergency Vets?: The Emergency Vets commonly performs emergency surgery for conditions such as bloat (GDV), foreign body ingestion when an object is lodged in the stomach or intestines, internal bleeding often related to splenic masses or trauma, and severe wounds or bite injuries. They also conduct exploratory procedures when the cause of illness is unclear and emergency C-sections for delivery complications.
What diagnostic capabilities are available at The Emergency Vets?: The Emergency Vets is equipped with on-site diagnostic capabilities to facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment. These include in-house laboratory testing for quick results, digital X-rays, and ultrasound imaging. They also utilize endoscopy for procedures such as foreign body retrieval, allowing for efficient assessment and intervention.

Contact & hours

Address

217 N McDonough St
Decatur

Phone

(404) 371-9774

Website

theervets.com

4.0 · 637 Google reviews

Recent reviews

4 months ago

Anna King

I came in sobbing late on Christmas Eve with my kitty who had a nasty abscess. He is not great with strangers, but they were very compassionate, friendly, and made me feel much more at ease. Within two and a half hours, Charlie was treated, medicated, and I was on the way home with him. He’s healing well and I am very grateful for the care I received and the late night staff. Thank you again from Charlie and I!
2 months ago

Monique Mercado Rodriguez

Almost felt chastised for bringing my cat for his acute constipation (over four days of constipation!). He ended up needing over night care and intravenous fluids. I wouldn’t have come to an ER if it wasn’t an emergency. When discharging, they said I can’t just keep coming to an ER and that I need primary care. My cat does have primary care. How is primary care helpful for an emergency occurring after the primary care clinic is closed? Who else is supposed to see my pet then? Never coming back here.
2 months ago

Luis A Ruiz

Terrible experience! We had an emergency with our dog and brought her to this place tonight… checked in- no one was in the waiting room. 20 minutes later, a woman walked in and her small dog seemed fine. She was taken in right away. When we asked about it, the woman at the front desk stated that pets are seen, based on the urgency and that we could go somewhere else if we wanted to. Clearly, our dog had a more urgent situation. She then went to the back and didn’t come back out. We ended up having to leave and go somewhere else. Never again will we go to this place. This place is not recommended at all.

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4 months ago

Kory Fiscal

i had recently gone to the emergency village vets with my sister because my dog had suddenly started bleeding from her butt. we had no clue why, but when we got to the vet, no one seemed in a rush to help our dog. she was still bleeding on the floor and one of the doctors came out to check our dog. she started to be impatient with us, asking how did this happen, when. we tried to give as much information as we could that we knew, but she looked at us like we were dumb, like we were supposed to know exactly what happened to her. she was barely looking at our dog not even looking at her butt, not even touching her to check for anything, which is what she should have been doing. we finally got a room for her to be checked. this other girl came in to ask us some more questions from other vet visits, she was a little nicer. but we tried our best to stay calm, but i feel like in these situations, you should try and be nice to the costumers as well, or at least to the animal to make the feel comfortable, and to ease them and let them know everything will be ok with your pet. no one had done anything to make us feel that our pet was safe with them. i never want to go back to them again. i want to make sure the vet really shows that they care for our pets, not just to work with them.
3 months ago

Porsh

My experience at this veterinary office was extremely disappointing. I felt rushed, unheard, and completely unsupported during one of the hardest moments a pet owner can face. There was a serious lack of compassion and patience, especially from a staff member named Naomi. She is not a veterinarian, yet she was the primary person interacting with me, and her demeanor was cold, dismissive, and unempathetic. When you’re facing the possibility of putting your dog down, you expect care, kindness, and understanding—not to feel like an inconvenience. I left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and pressured, with very few answers, after spending a significant amount of money trying to understand what was wrong with my dog. I would not recommend this location to anyone whose pet is sick or struggling. This is not a place where I felt compassion, passion for animals, or genuine care. I will not be returning, and I would strongly caution others to consider their options if they want a supportive and humane experience during such a difficult time.

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