Call before you drive. An exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour in every hospital. Tell the team the species and the problem, and ask whether they can see your pet now or which hospital can.
Emergency hospitals that see exotic pets near Sandy Springs
VEG Marietta
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1290 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20264.6 miles(678) 398-4896VEG Brookhaven
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group3964 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 20265.3 miles(404) 806-0130VEG Alpharetta
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group2725 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “From vomiting to complex surgeries, we treat emergency and urgent care needs for all kinds of pets—avians and exotics, too.”
Verified November 4, 202611 miles(404) 445-8222VEG Snellville
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group1850 Scenic Highway North suite 100, Snellville, GA 30078Exotic petsWalk-insWhat the hospital says: “VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.”
Verified November 4, 202621 miles(770) 341-0198Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services
Emergency hours vary, call first1971 South Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville, GA 30677Exotic petsEmergency surgeryBlood transfusionWalk-insCareCreditScratchpayWhat the hospital says: “Yes, we treat dogs and cats, as well as birds, reptiles, rodents, rabbits, and most other exotic pets on an emergent basis for all types of emergency conditions.”
Verified November 4, 202658 miles(706) 715-4838
Listed only where the hospital's own website says it treats exotic species; the quote shows the wording. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sandy Springs. For dogs and cats, see all emergency vets in Sandy Springs.
While you travel
- Birds: keep the bird warm (a covered carrier in a warm car) and quiet; do not offer food or water if it is weak or breathing with effort.
- Rabbits: a rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings for 12 hours needs the same-day attention of a veterinarian.
- Reptiles: transport in a secure, ventilated container at the animal's normal temperature range; avoid overheating in the car.
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.