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Our Animal Hospitals Offer Cutting Edge, Affordable Care in Lawrenceville, Dacula and Buford, GA

Georgia Veterinary Associates is a family of three animal care facilities equipped to handle all medical and surgical needs. From preventive health care services to advanced diagnostic and surgical services, our doctors and staff are trained to manage all of your pet's needs. We are continually updating our equipment and educating our team to the latest medical information. We know that everyone has a budget and we will work within the confines of your budget to get the best outcome for your pet. A healthy pet makes for a happy life!

Learn more about our three locations below:

Russell Ridge
Hamilton Ridge
Apalachee Ridge

What We Do

Our Services

Cats

As a cat grows and progresses through life, it will undergo physiological changes and face a variety of life events that will require care and attention and we specialize in providing the utmost life-long care for our feline friends.

Dogs

At Georgia Veterinary Associates, our approach to canine veterinary medicine revolves around a comprehensive, competent and compassionate care program, aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for your dog.

Surgery

All GVA Hospitals are equipped with a sterile surgical suite, regularly maintained anesthesia machines, and a full array of vital sign monitoring equipment that allow us to provide the best surgical experience for you and your pet.

General

We are well equipped for all of your pet's medical needs as well as boarding and grooming. We believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours.

Why Us?

Community

We are proud of our communities and value the opportunities we have to give back through volunteering, fundraising and caring for those around us.
Our Team

We are more than just colleagues, we are a team of passionate individuals who believe in the mission behind what we do.

Patient Care

Patient care means that we strive every day to provide innovative medicine, equipment and care in our hospitals, offering the best care for each of our patients.
Client Care

It is our pleasure to provide every client with respect no matter the situation, working with them to ensure they feel empowered in their pet’s care.

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Three Full Service Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville, Dacula and Buford, GA

Our pet hospitals offers the following services for dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, medical conditions and lifestyles:

Our Clients say...

The veterinarian was very nice. The place was clean and pleasant.
Ilse Descher

Very positive experience. The Vet spent a lot of time with us. Her exam was thorough and all our questions were answered. The treatment plan was easily understood and reflected our discussion.
Sharon Myers

First time visit was such a pleasure! warm, smiling front office staff that was very helpful! dr. miller was awesome with our little morkie and took great care of her - and he took time to explain what was going on, and provided a sensible plan of treatment! highly recommend!
Rob Mottola

Apalachee Ridge Animal Hospital is filled with passionate, professional, patient, and loving staff members. My fur baby, Nadia, is a lot to deal with, dislikes most people (especially Dr. Mike - by no fault of his own), and requires additional for each of her visits. The staff members welcome Nadia, treat her like the princess she is, and are so understanding when it comes to her behavior. Thank you all for taking care of my babies!
JC (via Google)

The best customer service, and the best service provide to my dog! All my appreciations to Dr. Brad Miller and crew! Thank you!
Terry Krasten

Compassionate, concerned and always above and beyond. We love how they love our fur babies!
Bridgette R (via Google)

The team at Apalachee Ridge Animal Hospital is fantastic. We recently moved to the area and needed a new Vet for our aging pets. Having only been seen one time in office, they were wonderfully supportive through the process of losing 2 of our 3 pets within a three week timespan. They supported us through some really tough decisions, even coming to our home at the end of one of our pet's lives. They treated us with such compassion during a very difficult time. We have continued to see them for our remaining aging pet, and we know she's in good hands!
He We

Great staff, very professional and they truly care for your pet.
Tom M (via Google)

Dr Wanchick and his staff are all very dedicated, talented and caring professionals. They have provided our aging cats the best of care in both critical situations and normal office visits. We have trusted them for years
Jerry Nessen

Everyone is absolutely the best! I'm so glad I found them after being new to Lawrenceville and having to take my sweet girl, a 15 year old westie to be euthanized. They were all very caring and empathetic, the setting being a nice living area where it can take place. I was on crutches and they even helped me with the accident left in the car by my sweet baby girl. I'm forever grateful for their wonderful treatment during this awful day, and highly recommend them.
Tina J (via Google)

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Our Animal Hospitals Offer Cutting Edge, Affordable Care in Lawrenceville, Dacula and Buford, GA