Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs
Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is an emergency & critical care practice in Sandy Springs, GA. Procedures include Veterinary Anesthesia, Electrocardiography, Hematology, and Emergency/Critical Care Consults.
About
Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs provides emergency and critical care services for dogs and cats. The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment, including modern X-ray equipment for radiographs, on-site electrocardiography (ECG), and detailed ultrasound for abdomen and heart. They also offer a state-of-the-art surgical suite for various procedures, veterinary anesthesia, and an in-house laboratory for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, urinalysis, and parasite testing.
This center operates when regular veterinary clinics are closed, providing overnight, weekend, and holiday emergency and critical care. They do not offer routine veterinary services such as vaccines, elective surgeries (spays/neuters), or boarding. The center serves Sandy Springs and surrounding areas, including Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Roswell, Buckhead, and Woodmere, offering in-hospital referrals to an emergency/critical care specialist for complex cases.
Surgical team
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Joel Landrum
DVM
Dr. Joel Landrum joined the Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs immediately after graduating magna cum laude from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009, dedicating his entire career to ER animal medicine with a particular interest in complex trauma and surgical cases.
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Clare Maloy
DVM
Dr. Maloy graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and completed an internship at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, dedicating her career exclusively to animal ER.
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Amanda Slider
DVM
Dr. Amanda Slider, a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, has been practicing emergency medicine in the Atlanta area since 2009, excelling in challenging emergency cases and having expertise in feline medicine, critical care, and surgery.
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Virginia Aida-Fickens
MS, DVM
Dr. Virginia Aida-Fickens is a 2022 graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in infectious disease and serving as a research fellow with the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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Chris Norman
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Jenny Thronson
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Jonathan Feldman
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Jessica Wamsley
RVT
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Crystal White
Procedures
- Veterinary Anesthesia
- Electrocardiography
- Hematology
- Emergency/Critical Care Consults
- Detailed Ultrasound (abdomen, heart, etc.)
- Critical care
- Serum chemistry
- Radiology
- Emergency care
- Radiographs
- Lab & Blood Work
- Pet Surgery Services
- Endoscopic procedures
- Blood gases
- Serology
- Surgical procedures
- Urinalysis
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
- ECG services
- Parasite testing
Equipment
- Ultrasounds
- X-ray equipment
- Pharmacy
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratory facilities
Photos
Photos via Google · Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs, Kristin Hellier, John Pirtle, Amber Cesko, Me Myself
Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services are offered at Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs offers a range of emergency and critical care services, including diagnostic and therapeutic services, pet surgery, veterinary anesthesia, radiology, ultrasound, electrocardiography, and lab work. They also maintain an inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and shampoos. The facility is equipped to handle emergency and critical care needs for dogs and cats.
- Does Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs provide routine veterinary care?
- No, as an emergency facility, Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs does not perform routine veterinary care. This includes services such as vaccines, elective surgeries like spays or neuters, and boarding. Their focus is exclusively on emergency and critical care for pets.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- The Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs is equipped with modern diagnostic tools. These include on-site X-ray equipment for high-quality radiographs, detailed ultrasound for areas like the abdomen and heart, and on-site electrocardiography (ECG) services. Their in-house laboratory provides for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, blood gases, urinalysis, and parasite testing.
- Are there specialists available for consultations at Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs?
- Yes, Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs offers in-hospital referrals to an emergency/critical care specialist. This specialist performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures, and assists with the diagnosis of more complicated cases, providing expertise for pets requiring advanced care.
- Which areas does Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs serve?
- The Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs provides overnight, weekend, and holiday emergency and critical care for dogs and cats in Sandy Springs and its surrounding areas. This includes communities such as Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Roswell, Buckhead, and Woodmere.