Veterinarian Serving Trion, GA

The obstacle in Trion is not only distance. It is a mill rota against a practice that closes at five and does not open on weekends. We plan around that.

Etowah Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary hospital at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161. Trion is about 45 minutes south on US-27, one of the farthest towns we build a page for. We see dogs and cats from Trion, Summerville, Lyerly, and Menlo.

Where the drive pays is when something needs working out: a pet unwell for a week, a lump, an older animal losing condition. One longer trip that ends in an answer beats two shorter ones that end in "we sent it off to the lab."

First appointment is 8:00 AM, which works coming off nights. Procedures can be drop-offs: leave the animal in the morning, collect at the end of the day. Tell us the rota when you call. We would rather find a slot that works than have you cancel.

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 Trion-area pets

Diagnostics are the reason this drive makes sense. We plan pre-op workups alongside procedure scheduling specifically to reduce trips down US-27.

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

8:00 AM appointments and drop-offs for shift work.
Results during the visit, so 45 minutes is one trip.
Dr. Abby White does not rotate off your case.
We will tell you to stay local for a true after-hours emergency.

Serving pet owners in Trion, GA

Mill town, river, and ridge

Mount Vernon Mills is the county's largest employer. A great many households run on shift patterns. Say so when you book rather than taking the first slot offered.

The Chattooga River runs through Trion. The Armuchee Ranger District covers much of the county, with Taylor Ridge and Johns Mountain the prominent features. River dogs: leptospirosis. Ridge dogs: year-round ticks. Snakebite: an emergency situation, address it immediately. We keep anti-venom on hand for that occasion.

Getting to Etowah Animal Hospital in Rome, GA

US-27 south the whole way: through Summerville, down the valley, into Rome. Stay on the eastern side. Pick up Kingston Rd NE. We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161. Allow 45 minutes, and plan the round trip against our hours (last appointments 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday, 2:00 PM Friday).

Drive time: about 45 minutes
Route: US-27 south through Summerville into Rome
County: Chattooga, GA
Hospital address: 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161

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Trion veterinary care FAQs

Where is Etowah Animal Hospital from Trion?

We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161, about 45 minutes from Trion. 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 Trion?

About 45 minutes straight down US-27 through Summerville. We are at 1401 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161.

I work shifts at the mill. Can I get an appointment that fits?

Usually. First slot is 8:00 AM. Procedures can be drop-offs. Tell us your rota when you call (706) 413-2737.

Is a 45-minute drive really worth it?

It is when one trip does the work of two. We will group the household, pair a wellness visit with anything else that is due, and read bloodwork and imaging during the appointment, so you are not driving back down US-27 for results. Tell us your rota when you call and we will build the visit around it.

What if there is an emergency and you are closed?

Go to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. Call us or book an appointment online afterward and we will pick up your pet’s care the next 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.