Our mission is to provide the finest veterinary care possible for our dog and cat patients and to be client oriented, stressing good communication and a friendly atmosphere. We believe all people should be treated fairly, with kindness, and respect. We want the privilege of taking care of your pet!

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SOUTH ATHENS ANIMAL CLINIC
2040 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605

For GPS:
2040 South Milledge Drive
Athens, GA 30605

PHONE
706-353-8970

FAX
706-354-4657

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Wednesday: 8am - 6pm
Thursday: 8am - 6pm
Friday: 8am - 6pm
Closed Saturdays & Sundays

OUR MISSION

is to provide the finest veterinary care possible for our dog and cat patients and to be a client-oriented veterinary clinic.

OUR VISION

is to be a safe, friendly, clean, and thoroughly competent veterinary hospital.

OUR CORE VALUES

are compassion, honesty, and a passion for excellence.

South Athens Animal Clinic is proud to be an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) for more than 35 years. An AAHA accreditation signifies that our clinic meets or exceeds stringent quality standards encompassing all aspects of veterinary medicine and is committed to a path of continuous improvement. Every 3 years, AAHA member hospitals undergo an extensive and exhaustive review process to assess the measures we have in place, assuring the practice of quality medical care with a continual focus on the safety of both pets and people.

 MAUREEN SINGH, D.V.M

Dr. Maureen Singh was born and raised in southwest Florida. Driven by her love and desire to care for animals, she began working at her local veterinary hospital at age 14 with the ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian. She attended Florida Southern College and received a bachelor’s degree in Biology, and subsequently graduated from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She relocated to Georgia with her husband in 2008. They have one son, as well as two cats and three dogs. Dr. Singh started working at South Athens in 2016 and purchased the clinic from Dr. Mosher in 2021, assuring that South Athens would remain privately owned. Dr. Singh has a special interest in dentistry, feline medicine, and shelter medicine and was recognized by the Gulf Coast Humane Society for her “outstanding dedication to animals”. 

JUDE THORNTON, D.V.M.

Dr. Jude Thornton is originally from Alabama but grew up in Douglasville, Georgia. His passion for veterinary medicine began while working summers at his local veterinary clinic at the age of 14. He attended Georgia College and State University where he graduated as the valedictorian of his college class with a degree in Biology. He went on to attend the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2021. Dr. Thornton is married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke, and has one (very cute) dog, Zuri Lou. Dr. Thornton has a desire to make every office visit a positive one and is a Fear Free certified veterinarian. His special interests include internal medicine and client education. When not at the clinic, he can be found fishing, playing soccer, or trying out a new recipe. He absolutely cannot wait to serve you by providing a high standard of medical care for your pets.

JOHN HOPKINS, D.V.M.

John D. Hopkins, DVM was born in Savannah, Georgia and raised on the South Carolina coast by biologist parents. His childhood was spent alongside a variety of rehabilitated wildlife. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he had an accomplished career working in information technology, but ultimately decided to go back to his passion of caring for animals. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and has been serving small animal needs ever since. A member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, Dr. Hopkins' interests include neurology and internal medicine. When he isn’t caring for his patients, he enjoys doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his wife, two children, one dog, and two cats.

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INFO FORM

YOUR PET

Call us at 706-353-8970 to schedule an appointment.

Fill out a Client/Patient Information Form if your pet is new to the clinic. Please fill out a separate form for each pet.

You may print the completed form and bring it to your scheduled appointment or e-mail or Fax it at least one day in advance to:

southathensanimalclinicga@gmail.com or Fax #706-354-4657.

Please bring any medical and vaccination histories.

You can also have your previous vet email us at southathensanimalclinicga@gmail.com or Fax to #706-354-4657(give them a couple days notice if possible).

Please also bring a written list of questions/concerns.

We recommend bringing cats in a sturdy carrier to provide safety and security in the car and while at the clinic around other animals.

For their safety, dogs that are not confined in carriers should be on a leash while at the clinic. Don’t worry if you forget a leash, we will be glad to provide a complimentary one!