Arista Advanced Pet Care Opens Their First Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arista Advanced Pet Care announces the grand opening of its first specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, April 21, 2025. Located at 5525 Interstate Pkwy N, Atlanta, GA 30328, Arista Atlanta is redefining specialty and emergency veterinary care with a unique veterinarian-led ownership model, ensuring a sustainable and collaborative approach to advanced pet healthcare.

Atlanta, a city known for its thriving healthcare innovation and medical excellence, serves as the perfect launchpad for Arista’s first hospital into the specialty veterinary space. With increasing demand for advanced pet healthcare, Arista is at the forefront of evolving specialty medicine, by introducing the Care Navigation function. Care Navigators ensure a seamless and transparent process for both clients and referring veterinarians.

Arista Advanced Pet Care is created by veterinarians, led by veterinarians, and owned by veterinarians. Reimagining the traditional specialty and emergency care model by empowering veterinary professionals with a meaningful stake in their hospitals ensures commitment to excellence and the autonomy to always do the right thing.

“Arista Advanced Pet Care is bringing a much-needed transformation to the veterinary specialty and emergency sector,” said Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, President of Arista Advanced Pet Care. “By giving veterinary professionals ownership in their practices, we are fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability—ultimately leading to better patient care and a superior experience for pet owners, primary care practitioners and the Arista team.”

Andy Anderson, DVM, DACVS, Executive Chairman of Affinity Veterinary Partners, parent company of Arista Advanced Pet Care, adds, “Our priority in creating Arista was to deliver the highest level of veterinary care in a compassionate, transparent, and efficient manner. We are thrilled to introduce our proven model to the specialty medicine sector, providing an unparalleled support system for pet owners and primary care veterinarians.”

Located in Sandy Springs, Arista Atlanta is equipped with the state-of-the-art veterinary technology and a team of highly skilled, board-certified specialists committed to delivering best-in-class patient care. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialty and emergency services, including:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Emergency & Critical Care
• I-131 (Radioactive Iodine Therapy)

Arista Atlanta brings together a world-class team of veterinary professionals, each with a distinguished background in their field:

• Amirah Nasr, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)– Board-certified in internal medicine, specializing in gastroenterology, endocrinology, infectious disease, and autoimmune disorders.
• Sarah Camp, DVM – Emergency veterinarian dedicated to stabilizing critically ill and injured pets with extensive experience in urgent and trauma care.
• Brolin Evans, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Board-certified veterinary oncologist specializing in cutting-edge cancer treatments, including novel immunotherapies and electrochemotherapy.
• Abby Lockwood, DVM, DACVS – A skilled veterinary surgeon with expertise in orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurological procedures, including oncologic and trauma surgery.

With pet ownership on the rise and growing demand for specialized veterinary care, Arista is strategically expanding into key markets to meet the needs of pet owners and veterinary professionals alike. Following the Atlanta opening, Arista will launch additional locations beginning with Dallas, TX (2025) with more cities on the horizon.

“The future of veterinary medicine is deeply tied to patient-centric care, innovation, and the well-being of the professionals who dedicate their lives to it,” added Dr. Welser. “Arista is setting a new precedent—one where specialists have the autonomy, support, and infrastructure to provide unparalleled care while shaping the future of the profession.”

The official Grand Opening of Arista Atlanta will take place on April 21, 2025. For more information, visit aristapetcare.com or contact info@aristapetcare.com.

About Arista Advanced Pet Care

Arista Advanced Pet Care is a multispecialty referral and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital group dedicated to revolutionizing specialty medicine through a shared ownership model. As part of Affinity Veterinary Partners, Arista draws from the proven success of a veterinarian-led approach to create an empowering environment for veterinary teams while providing exceptional care to pets in need. With an ambitious national expansion plan, Arista is poised to redefine the future of specialty veterinary care. For more information, visit www.aristapetcare.com.