Veterinarian Serving Shannon, GA

Shannon is close by. The hospital is 10 minutes down GA-53, on your side of Rome.

Etowah Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary hospital at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161. From Shannon, the drive is about 10 minutes southwest on GA-53. We see dogs and cats from Shannon, Plainville, and the farmland along the corridor.

You come into Rome on the northeast side, which is where we are. No rivers, no downtown. That is why Shannon families treat us as the neighborhood practice even though the mailbox says Rome.

Dogs here generally have more space than a town dog and less unsupervised range than a forest dog. The prevention plan should sit in that middle, not on a suburban template.

Schedule your pet's visit

New patients are welcome. Call or book online to make an appointment.

Call (706) 413-2737 Request an Appointment

Veterinary services for Shannon-area pets

At 10 minutes, wellness, vaccines, sick-pet visits, dentals, and surgery are all ordinary trips. In-house diagnostics mean you are not driving back later in the week for results.

Preventive care: wellness exams, vaccines and parasite prevention
New puppy & kitten care: the first-year schedule, spay/neuter planning
In-house diagnostics: bloodwork and imaging read the same visit
Surgery and dental care
Urgent care. Call us and let us know you’re on the way
Paw Plan: routine care bundled into one plan

Why choose Etowah Animal Hospital

The road lands on our doorstep. GA-53 into northeast Rome, then Kingston Rd NE.
One veterinarian. Dr. Abby White sees every patient.
Calmer building. Separate cat room. One dog room has its own private entrance for pets that hate a lobby.
Straight answers. We’re honest, open, and up-front about all treatment plans for your pet. We include you in making the best decision for you and your pet.

Serving pet owners in Shannon, GA

We see patients from Shannon and along the GA-53 corridor, including Plainville over the Gordon County line, plus Armuchee and Floyd Springs to the northwest.

Ticks come from treelines and brush edges rather than deep woodland. Scrapes come with fences, gates, and outbuildings. Where there are field ponds and slower creeks, leptospirosis is worth discussing. Heartworm prevention should run twelve months here as everywhere in Northwest Georgia.

Getting to Etowah Animal Hospital in Rome, GA

GA-53 southwest from Shannon runs into Rome on the northeast side. Pick up Kingston Rd NE. We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161: about 10 minutes, without crossing town.

Drive time: about 10 minutes
Route: GA-53 southwest into northeast Rome, then Kingston Rd NE
County: Floyd, GA
Hospital address: 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161

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Shannon veterinary care FAQs

Where is Etowah Animal Hospital from Shannon?

We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161, about 10 minutes from Shannon. That is our one hospital, and it is where we see every patient, so your pet gets the same team and the same records at every visit. The route is described under "Getting to Etowah Animal Hospital in Rome" on this page.

How far is Etowah Animal Hospital from Shannon?

About 10 minutes on GA-53 into northeast Rome. We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161.

Do you see pets from Plainville?

Yes. Plainville sits on the same GA-53 corridor. The drive is similar.

Do you take same-day appointments from Shannon?

Yes, call or stop by. At 10 minutes away, you can usually be seen the same day.

What if it is after hours?

If it’s an emergency, go to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. If it’s not, call and leave a message or book an appointment online and we will contact you the following business day.

Ready to become a patient?

Great! Call or make an appointment online and we can request your pet’s records on your behalf. If you have more than one pet, tell us when you book and we will try to see them back to back so a single trip covers the household.

Etowah Animal Hospital
1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161
(706) 413-2737

Open Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.