Emergency vets in Athens, GA
2 clinics in Athens advertise emergency or 24-hour care. Call first: ER availability and wait times change by the hour.
Red markers = emergency clinics. Click a marker for details.
UGA Large Animal Hospital
2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA
Verified 2026-07-27
UGA Small Animal Hospital
2200 College Station Road, Athens, GA
Verified 2026-07-27
Nearest emergency hospitals outside Athens
~30 miles away in Braselton
~37 miles away in Covington
East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic
6225 Highway 278, Covington, GA 30014
Verified 2026-07-27
~54 miles away in Alpharetta
All Pets Emergency & Referral Center
6460 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~59 miles away in Atlanta
BluePearl
455 Abernathy Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30328
Unverified listing — call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
~59 miles away in North Druid Hills
Soft Paws Urgent Care Animal Clinic
North Druid Hills, GA
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-18:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~59 miles away in Sandy Springs
Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs
228 Sandy Springs Place Northeast, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Verified 2026-07-27
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General-practice vets often take same-day urgent appointments during business hours, and most can refer you to an after-hours ER.
If your pet is in crisis right now
- Call the closest 24/7 hospital above and tell them you're coming — they'll prep for arrival.
- Suspected poisoning: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 (24/7, consultation fee applies).
- Keep your pet warm, contained, and moving as little as possible during transport.
- Ask for a written estimate and triage priority when you arrive — both are standard requests.