VCA Animal Emergency Center of Gwinnett

Doctors Overview

The compassionate, professional staff at VCA Animal Emergency Center of Gwinnett is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets and their owners through emergency and critical situations.  They all equally share in delivering the best service for both you and your pet. Teamwork is a constant in our hospital. From the very first person you speak to, to the person who discharges you and your pet, our team of pet lovers works closely to create a comfortable experience for everyone.

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors to learn more about them. Our doctors have a variety of backgrounds and interests.

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    Dr. Todd Nizialek
    • Todd Nizialek
      Dr. Todd Nizialek

    Todd M. Nizialek

    Medical Director
    DVM, University of Georgia

    Dr. Nizialek received his BS in Zoology (magna cum laude) at Duke University and went on to attend veterinary school at the University of Georgia where he graduated (summa cum laude) in 1997. After ...
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    Dr. Rebecca Anderson
    • Rebecca Anderson
      Dr. Rebecca Anderson

    Rebecca Anderson

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Georgia

    Dr. Anderson received her BS in Animal Science (magna cum laude) from Clemson University in 1998.  She went on to attend veterinary school at the University of Georgia and graduated (cum laude) ...
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    • Kevin Nix, DVM

    Kevin Nix

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Georgia

    Before moving to Georgia to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine, Dr. Nix received his BS in Psychology from Hendrix College in Arkansas.  Later, in 2009, Dr. Nix graduated ...
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Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Animal Emergency Center of Gwinnett
Phone: 770-277-3220
Fax: 770-277-4775
1956 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Open 24 hours on all holidays.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

VCA Animal Emergency Center of Gwinnett
1956 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
770-277-3220

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 6pm-8am and Saturday at noon through Monday 8am. We are open 24 hours on every holiday.

In case of an emergency...

  1. Remain calm... You are doing the best for your pet by taking steps to help.
  2. Call your family veterinarian first...If they are unavailable, call us!
  3. Tell us the nature of the problem... We will give you instructions on how to handle your pet while in route as we give you directions to the hospital.
  4. Be careful...When injured and scared, even a loving pet may bite. If in doubt, gently place a towel or blanket over your pet's head while ensuring good air circulation for breathing. This will help settle your pet.

Please click here to see what types of behavior or instances may be an emergency for your pet.

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