Athens Animal Hospital

Athens, GA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding Grooming House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Full service facility providing small animal medicine and surgery, grooming services, boarding kennels, and house calls

Athens Animal Hospital has been providing veterinary care for Athens area residents for thirty-five years. Dr. Mel Cown purchased the practice in 1989 upon the retirement of the original builder and practitioner

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
2
Support staff
3
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Small Animal Medicine & SurgeryBoarding KennelsGroomingHouse Calls

Appointments & hours

Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:30 & Sat. 8:00-noon

Frequently asked

What services does Athens Animal Hospital offer?+

Athens Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 212 reviews

Athens Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice known for providing compassionate, knowledgeable care with a strong focus on affordability and practical solutions. The facility has an older, modest aesthetic, but the dedicated veterinary team and staff consistently deliver warm, efficient, and reliable medical services for both routine and emergency needs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.