Rivertown Veterinary Emergency

Columbus, GA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Walk In
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Surgery End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment required
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are a private, locally owned, independent emergency hospital. We pride ourselves on serving the community that we love. We believe that all of our furry family members should have access to excellent after hours veterinary care in case of an emergency. Our highly trained and compassionate emergency veterinary staff strives to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for you during emergency situations

Mission — Rivertown Veterinary Emergency is based on a unique concept of cooperation with local veterinarians in the Chattahoochee Valley region. Our vision is one of open communication with our colleagues, and our promise is to provide emergency and urgent care veterinary services when other clinics are closed. We do not offer standard preventive care (vaccines, wellness exams, heartworm/flea preventatives, spay/neuter services). Our purpose is to provide after hours acute care, and to refer our patients back to their regular daytime veterinarians once the emergency is managed. We believe that this vision will strengthen Columbus as a community, and allow us to work together in providing a better standard of care for our furry family members

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Services in detail

Urgent CareEmergency Medicine & Outpatient SurgeriesTriagemicrochipping (free scanning for strays)

Appointments & hours

MONDAY to FRIDAY – CLOSED; SATURDAY – 8 AM – 8 PM; SUNDAY – 8 AM – 8 PM

Frequently asked

Is Rivertown Veterinary Emergency accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rivertown Veterinary Emergency is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rivertown Veterinary Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+

Rivertown Veterinary Emergency provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Rivertown Veterinary Emergency offer?+

Rivertown Veterinary Emergency offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Surgery, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 304 reviews

Rivertown Veterinary Emergency is an independent after-hours and weekend pet hospital in Columbus, Georgia, that provides urgent and end-of-life care. The medical team is widely praised for being exceptionally compassionate, gentle, and thorough when handling critical situations, snake bites, and difficult euthanasia decisions. While many visitors report clear pricing estimates and prompt service during stressful emergencies, others experience significant friction regarding upfront payment requirements, capacity limitations, and occasional turnaways when the facility reaches maximum patient limits.

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.