Services Provided

EMERGENCY/ICU

In times of crisis, look no further than the emergency/ICU group at South Atlanta Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center.

Our veterinarians and staff are well trained for any emergency that may come in. Constantly striving for excellence in patient care, we make learning new techniques and new options for diagnostics and treatment a priority. Exceptional care of your pet, as well as your family, is our primary goal.

Our state of the art facility provides the strong foundation for exceptional medicine and surgery. Equipped for the many needs that may arise in an emergency, our hospital offers the following diagnostics and therapeutic options. Modern day imaging includes digital radiographs, ultrasound, and cone beam CT technology. We have a full laboratory present on site, but also the capability to send out specialty testing to reference labs when indicated. Oxygen support is available around the clock for our patients with difficulty breathing. Finally, we have a wide array of surgical options for the most minor procedures to intense surgical intervention.

Our goal is to keep you well informed every step of the way by encouraging compassionate and thorough communication. If you have any questions- please ask us at any stage and we will help you find the answers you need.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Diagnostic Procedures

Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy

Tonometry

Gonioscopy

Electroretinography

Ocular Ultrasound

CERF Exams

Surgical Procedures

Cataract Extraction by Phacoemulsification

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for Eyelid Disorders

Corneal Grafts and Repair

Cryosurgery for Eyelid Tumors and Distichia

Laser Surgery for Glaucoma and Retina Detachment

Intraocular Prosthesis Surgery

Nicitans Gland Reposition (“Cherry Eye”)

Debridement and Keratotomy for Non-Healing Ulcers

Alger brush Debridement and Keratotom

SURGERY

Our Surgery Department performs a wide variety of surgical procedures. Some of the commonly treated conditions include:

Bone tumors

Common calcaneal (Achilles) tendon injuries

Cranial cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture

Fractures

Hip dysplasia

Hip luxation

Intervertebral disk herniation

Patella luxation

Soft Tissue

Adrenal tumors

Biliary mucocele

Bladder stones

Brachycephalic airway syndrome

Chronic ear infections

Chylothorax

Cryptorchidism (retained testicles)

Extrahepatic portosystemic shunts

Gastric dilitation volvulus (bloat)

Gastrointestinal foreign body

Gastrointestinal tumors

Hernias

Hooded/recessed vulva

Kidney tumors

Laryngeal paralysis

Liver tumors

Lung tumors

Oncologic (cancer) surgery

Pancreatic tumors

Pericardial effusion

Perineal hernia

Pyometra

Splenic tumors

Thyroid and parathyroid tumors

Urinary obstruction