Backup 24/7 option
BluePearl Pet Hospital Johns Creek, GA
If VEG Snellville is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 46 miles from Athens and 15 miles from VEG Snellville.
Emergency animal hospitals near Athens
Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services
Emergency hours vary, call first1971 South Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville, GA 30677Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202612 miles(706) 715-4838Animal Emergency of Gainesville
Emergency hours vary, call first275 Pearl Nix Pkwy # 3, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA, Gainesville, GA 30501Walk-insCareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202636 miles(770) 534-2911VEG Snellville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1850 Scenic Highway North suite 100, Snellville, GA 30078Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202637 miles(770) 341-0198East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic
Emergency hours vary, call first6225 Highway 278, Covington, GA 30014Emergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditExam fee $95Verified November 4, 202638 miles(678) 212-0300BluePearl Pet Hospital Johns Creek, GA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network7350 McGinnis Ferry Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30024Walk-insCareCreditVerified November 4, 202646 miles(770) 407-3000Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency
Open now · 24/7307 Pilgrim Mill Rd., Cumming, GA 30040Verified November 6, 202650 miles(770) 889-2521Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Open now · 24/73100 Royal Blvd S, Alpharetta, GA 30022CareCreditScratchpayVerified November 4, 202652 miles(770) 209-5355VEG Alpharetta
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2725 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009Exotic petsWalk-insVerified November 4, 202653 miles(404) 445-8222MedVet Atlanta
Open now · 24/7MedVet network1700 Century Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30345CareCreditVerified November 4, 202654 miles(404) 900-6912The Emergency Vets
Open now · 24/7217 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030ICUEmergency surgeryCareCreditVerified November 4, 202655 miles(404) 371-9774
Emergency coverage around Athens
- Within 10 miles0hospitalsnone verified
- Within 25 miles1hospital0 open 24/7, 1 with limited hours
- Within 50 miles6hospitals3 open 24/7, 3 with limited hours
Open 24/7 or limited hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days (7)
- VEG Snellville37 miles
- BluePearl Pet Hospital Johns Creek, GA46 miles
- Crestview Animal Hospital & Emergency50 miles
- Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency52 miles
- VEG Alpharetta53 miles
- MedVet Atlanta54 miles
- The Emergency Vets55 miles
Nights, weekends or limited hours (3)
- Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services12 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
- Animal Emergency of Gainesville36 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
- East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic38 milesNo fixed schedule published, call first
ICU, exotic pets and payment plans
- ICU: 1 of 10 listedThe Emergency Vets (55 mi)
- Exotic pets: 3 of 10 listedGeorgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (12 mi), VEG Snellville (37 mi), VEG Alpharetta (53 mi)
- CareCredit: 7 of 10 listedGeorgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (12 mi), Animal Emergency of Gainesville (36 mi), East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic (38 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Johns Creek, GA (46 mi), Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (52 mi), MedVet Atlanta (54 mi), The Emergency Vets (55 mi)
- Scratchpay: 3 of 10 listedGeorgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (12 mi), Animal Emergency of Gainesville (36 mi), Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (52 mi)
Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website. A hospital not named may still offer it.
Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Athens that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Athens. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.
Regular daytime clinics in the area
These are not emergency hospitals. They are general practices from OpenStreetMap, listed for follow-up visits and non-urgent problems during their working hours. In an emergency, use the hospitals above.
- Boulevard Animal Hospital, 298 Prince Avenue, Athens (1.1 miles)
- Animal Eye Care Clinic, 1729 South Lumpkin Street, Athens (1.3 miles)
- South Athens Animal Clinic, 2040 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, (706) 353-8970 (2.0 miles)
- UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2200 College Station Road, Athens (2.5 miles)
- Hawthorne Animal Hospital, 530 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens (2.5 miles)
Questions about emergency vets in Athens
- Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Athens, GA?
- The nearest hospital open around the clock is VEG Snellville in Snellville, GA, about 37 miles from Athens. Phone (770) 341-0198. 3 of the listed hospitals have limited emergency hours only.
- How many emergency vets are near Athens, GA?
- 1 within 25 miles and 6 within 50 miles of the center of Athens; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 3 have limited emergency hours.
- How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Athens, GA?
- East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic publishes an emergency exam fee of $95. Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services mentions a deposit on its website. Other listed hospitals do not publish an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
- Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Athens, GA?
- 3 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services (12 miles), VEG Snellville (37 miles) and VEG Alpharetta (53 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
- Do emergency vets near Athens, GA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?
- CareCredit is mentioned by Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services, Animal Emergency of Gainesville, East Metro Animal Emergency Clinic, BluePearl Pet Hospital Johns Creek, GA, Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, MedVet Atlanta and The Emergency Vets. Scratchpay is mentioned by Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services, Animal Emergency of Gainesville and Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty & Emergency. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.
- What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?
- Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.
Poison emergencies
If you think your pet swallowed something toxic
Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.
ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661
Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.