Veterinary Medical Center of Athens

Athens, TX

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Medical Center of Athens, formerly known as Morton Small Animal Clinic, is dedicated to your pet's quality, compassion, and loving care. We use evidence-based research & modern medical technology to provide you with the most advanced veterinary care. We are committed to providing you with all your pet's needs so that they can live a long and healthy life

Veterinary Medical Center of Athens, formerly known as Morton Small Animal Clinic, offers comprehensive care for your small animal companions. Conveniently located in Athens, TX, our clinic provides the Henderson County area with various veterinary medical, dental, and surgical services

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographydigital ultrasoundin-house laboratoryin-house cytology testing with results from a pathologist within two hours

Services in detail

Orthopedic Surgical CareEmergency Surgical CareRoutine Surgical CareDental & Oral Health CareAnnual Wellness CarePuppy & Kitten CareSenior Pet CareDigital RadiologyDiagnosis UltrasoundsDiagnostic & Laboratory TestingPharmaceutical ServicesMicrochipping ServicesEnd of Life Pet Care

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sat - Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Medical Center of Athens offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Medical Center of Athens provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Medical Center of Athens offer?+

Veterinary Medical Center of Athens offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 1,290 reviews

The veterinary practice offers extended daily operating hours, including weekends and late evenings, providing accessible urgent and emergency care alongside routine wellness services. The modern, clean facility features comprehensive amenities such as boarding and grooming. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly skilled in handling complex medical cases, surgeries, and end-of-life care. While the practice is valued for its reasonable pricing and dedication to animals, wait times can occasionally be lengthy due to high patient volume and walk-in demands.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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