FAQs – Watkinsville & Athens, GA

GVETS is open every night, weekend, and holiday.

• Mon – Thurs: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Fri 6:00 PM – Mon 8:00 AM: Open continuously
• Holidays: Open 24 hours

No. Walk-ins are welcome. However, we strongly recommend calling ahead when possible so our team can prepare for your arrival and reduce wait times. We are ALWAYS open for walk-ins whenever we are open. Appointments are NEVER needed, but please call ahead if possible so we can prepare for your arrival.

We provide care for a wide range of urgent conditions, including:

• Trauma and bleeding
• Vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration
• Breathing difficulties
• Seizures
• Snake bites or poisoning
• Labor complications and C-sections
• Collapse or unresponsiveness

If you’re unsure whether your pet’s condition is an emergency, call us. We’re here to help.

GVETS is a full-service emergency veterinary hospital offering:

• Emergency surgery
• In-house diagnostics (labwork, bloodwork, digital X-rays)
• Critical monitoring and oxygen therapy
• Overnight hospitalization and stabilization
• Humane pet euthanasia when needed

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.

Our staff will triage pets upon entering the hospital. In most cases, pets will be taken directly to the treatment area to obtain vitals and be examined by one of our doctors immediately. Non-critical patients will be brought back to an examination room, after being triaged, where you can be with your pet, and the doctor will come and discuss your pet’s condition. Critical patients will remain in the treatment area for stabilization of their condition, and the emergency veterinarian and staff will discuss treatment options for your pet. However, we’ll keep you informed throughout the process. If end-of-life care is required or needed, we will offer a quiet and tranquil place for you and your pet to spend your last moments together.

If possible, bring:

• Your pet’s medications
• Any recent veterinary records
• A list of what your pet ate or was exposed to (if poisoning is suspected)

1971 South Bishop Farms Parkway
Watkinsville, GA 30677

Just minutes from Athens and serving the broader Oconee County area.

We offer multiple payment options, including CareCredit and Scratchpay, as well as all major credit cards, debit cards, and cash. We do not accept checks. Estimates will be provided before treatment is started, and treatment options will be discussed before any treatments are performed. All outpatient care service costs are due upon acceptance of estimates. A deposit will be required for all hospitalized patients.