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SweetWater Veterinary Hospital

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SweetWater Veterinary Hospital

Our mission is simple - to provide a warm, inviting, family-friendly environment where your little one will learn to love our veterinarian’s hospital.

Our doctors are Fear Free Certified and will take the best care of your pets. We have a separate waiting area for Exotics and Cats
Exotics Veterinarian
Euthanasia Comfort Room

10/28/2026

Tonight, Dr. Stephanie Weston had the pleasure of speaking with some young, aspiring veterinarians from the 4-H Veterinary Science Club about one of her favorite parts of veterinary medicine: being an exotic veterinarian!! 🦜🐍🐰

From dogs and cats to birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other unique patients, we talked about the incredible diversity of species veterinarians can work with and how each one brings its own set of challenges and rewards. Students got to explore comparative anatomy, species-specific husbandry, and some fun real-life cases that showcase just how exciting (and sometimes unexpected!) exotic animal medicine can be. 🦎🩻

One of the best parts of veterinary medicine is that there are so many different paths to turn a love of animals into a career. We love getting to share our passion for animal care, encourage the next generation of veterinary professionals, and help students discover all the possibilities this field has to offer!

A BIG thank-you to the 4-H Veterinary Science Club for having Dr. Weston tonight. We can’t wait to see where these future animal advocates go! 🐾

10/25/2026

10/16/2026

🎉🐾 IT’S ALMOST EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK AT SWEETWATER VET! 💙

Next week, we’re celebrating the amazing team that makes Sweetwater Veterinary Hospital so special! 🩺🐶🐱 We’ve got some fun, festive outfits planned, and we can’t wait to share the fun with you!

Bringing your furry (or scaly or feathery 😉) family member in next week? Feel free to join in on the fun and participate with us!

And if you’re feeling extra appreciative of your favorite front desk staff, technicians, managers or veterinarians, a little treat or goodie is always a sweet way to show some love! 🧁🍪💐

We’re so lucky to have such wonderful clients and a team that cares so much about the pets we see every day. Let’s make it a fun week full of smiles, treats, and a whole lot of appreciation! 🐾💕

10/15/2026

Ready for take-off ✈️🚁 The cutest baby Flemish Giant!

10/13/2026

Yes, we are just as obsessed with your pups as you are ❤️ Look at all these recent cuties 😍

09/30/2026

We had a blast at our annual site visit at Callaway Resort & Gardens! We examined all of their birds of prey (multiple species of owls and hawks), a rabbit, two box turtles, and a snake! It is such an honor to care for these special animals 🦉🦅🐰🐢🐍

09/26/2026

🐰🥕 Hoppy International Rabbit Day! 🥕🐰

We’re celebrating some of our favorite fluffy, floppy-eared patients at Sweetwater Veterinary Hospital! 💕 Rabbits are actually the most common small mammal exotic patients we see and treat, and we love getting to care for these little guys!

A few things every bunny parent should know:

🌸 Spay & neuter your bunny! We generally recommend this around 6 months of age. Besides preventing unwanted litters, spaying is especially important for female rabbits because they have a significant risk of developing reproductive disease, including uterine cancer, as they get older.

🌿 Rabbits are NOT just tiny dogs with big ears! Their GI tract is incredibly specialized and designed to keep food moving continuously. That’s why unlimited grass hay is such an important part of their diet—and why a rabbit who suddenly stops eating or producing normal poops needs veterinary attention quickly!

🦷 Their teeth are constantly growing! A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing, so proper nutrition and regular dental checks are an important part of keeping those chompers healthy.

💚 And perhaps most importantly… rabbits are masters at hiding when something is wrong. Regular wellness exams can help us catch problems before your bunny is feeling really sick.

Swipe through to see some of the Sweetwater staff and bunny patients who help keep our days extra cute! 🐰📸

Happy International Rabbit Day from our herd to yours! 💕🐇

09/25/2026

🦎✨ Small changes can make a BIG difference for reptiles!

Meet this sweet rescue leopard gecko who came to see Dr. Weston with a pretty serious eye problem. 👀

Unlike dogs and cats, reptiles can be incredibly sensitive to changes in their environment. Something as simple as an issue with temperature, humidity, diet, or overall husbandry can contribute to illness — and they don’t always show sickness in the ways we typically expect.

Instead, reptiles may present with things like: 👁️ Eye problems 👄 Mouth disease 🦎 Skin or scale changes 🍽️ Changes in appetite 💩 Digestive issues …and sometimes very subtle changes in behavior.

For this little rescue, some adjustments to husbandry, along with supportive medications, made a huge difference in just ONE WEEK! 🥹 Swipe to see the before picture

This is one of the many reasons proper reptile husbandry is so important — and why routine veterinary care with a veterinarian experienced in exotic species can make such a difference.
Healthy reptile = happy reptile! 🦎💚

09/15/2026

We’re so proud of Dr. Powell for being named one of the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 honorees!! 👏🏻🐶❤️🖤

To read more about her recognition: https://alumni.uga.edu/40u40/2026-class/sara-powell/

Address

815 Weldon Road
Palmetto, GA
30268

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Website

http://sweetwatervet.com/

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