Vernon Woods Animal Hospital

Atlanta, GA

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Boarding End Of Life

Accreditations

Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital that has been providing excellent veterinary care in the heart of Sandy Springs, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, for over 40 years. Conveniently located at 270 Vernon Woods Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30328, we pride ourselves on the personalized attention we give to all of our clients and patients. Although the majority of our patients are dogs and cats, our knowledgeable veterinary team is also equipped to care for small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils

A family run animal hospital since 1973. Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in North Sandy Springs, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Our local, family-owned animal clinic has been treating pets for over 40 years—founded by Dr. Jay Empel in 1973 and now under the leadership of his son, Medical Director, Dr. Andrew Empel

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital x-raysUltrasoundEchocardiogramsLab testingCold Laser TherapyTonometry

Services in detail

Wellness CareSurgeryDental CareDiagnosticsDermatology / AllergiesLaser TherapyBoarding & GroomingNutritional CounselingBehavioral CounselingUltrasoundEmergency CareEnd of Life CareSpay / NeuterMicrochippingVaccinationsHealth CertificatesRadiologyEchocardiogramsTonometryOncology/ChemotherapyHouse CallsOnline PharmacyPet Portal

Appointments & hours

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Monday - Friday: 7:30am — 6:00pm, Saturday: 7:30am — 12:30pm, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Vernon Woods Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Vernon Woods Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offer?+

Vernon Woods Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Vernon Woods Animal Hospital established?+

Vernon Woods Animal Hospital has served the Atlanta, GA community since 1973.

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