Vernon Woods Animal Hospital
Atlanta, GA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
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.
What reviewers say
The veterinary hospital offers compassionate and attentive care with a friendly team that makes pets feel comfortable and at ease. The experienced staff provides thorough explanations, handles appointments efficiently with minimal wait times, and maintains a clean facility. While many clients appreciate the dedicated medical team and flexible scheduling, some note high medication costs and variable bedside manner among individual doctors.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.