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Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Watkinsville, GA
Advanced overnight pet care when your primary (regular) veterinarian is closed.
Located just minutes from Athens, GVETS is a full-service emergency vet hospital offering after-hours care every night, weekends, and holidays.
About Georgia Veterinary Emergency and Triage Services
As the only dedicated overnight emergency vet near Athens, GA, we proudly serve Watkinsville, Oconee County, Clarke County, and surrounding areas with professionalism, urgency, and compassion. Our skilled team is equipped to manage life-threatening conditions, monitor patients throughout the night, and support both pet parents and referring veterinarians.
Emergency Surgery
For bloat, gastric dilatation volvulus, splenectomy, labor/dystocia, and trauma
Trauma & Critical Care
Stabilization for injuries, heat stroke, paralysis, and more
Toxicity & Poisoning Treatment
Snake bites, chocolate ingestion, medication overdoses, etc.
Diagnostics & Monitoring
Full In-house laboratory, digital x-rays, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusions
Emergency Veterinary Services
We don’t just assess — we treat. GVETS is more than a triage center — we’re a full-service emergency veterinary hospital, equipped to treat, monitor, and support critically ill or injured pets through the night. From emergency surgery to advanced diagnostics and transfusions, we provide comprehensive overnight care and seamless morning transfers back to your primary veterinary hospital or appropriate referral centers for further care.
Meet Our Emergency Vet Care Team
At GVETS, our dedicated medical team brings skill, urgency, and compassion to every case. With specialized training in emergency and critical care, our doctors and veterinary staff are equipped to handle the most complex and time-sensitive situations — from trauma and surgery to pet toxicities and overnight monitoring.
We know that emergency visits are stressful for both pets and their people. That’s why our team focuses not only on expert treatment, but also on clear communication and calm reassurance — so you always know your pet is in capable, caring hands.
For Referring Veterinarians
GVETS partners with local veterinary/animal hospitals and clinics to provide overnight support, emergency surgery, and critical care for pets outside your regular hours. We’re here to extend your practice’s capabilities — not compete with them. We do not offer routine annual care for pets and never will.