Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Johns Creek for All Pets
Windward Animal Hospital has been a cornerstone of veterinary care in Johns Creek since 2001, founded by Dr. Stewart Colby. Our team specializes in treating both common and exotic animals, with particular expertise in rabbit care and exotic species medicine. Dr. Colby's extensive background in small animal medicine and surgery, combined with his work with wildlife facilities like the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, establishes our clinic as a leader in advanced veterinary care.We offer comprehensive services ranging from wellness exams to emergency surgeries, prioritizing client education, transparency, and personalized treatment plans. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in partnerships with organizations like the Georgia House Rabbit Society and North Georgia Zoo, ensuring every pet receives expert attention rooted in decades of experience.
Services
General Vet Care
Rabbit Care
Exotic Animal Care
Farm Animal Care
Pet Boarding
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We specialize in exotic animal care with 20+ years of experience
- Our founder partners with Georgia House Rabbit Society for rescue rehabilitation
- Emergency surgical services available for critical pet care needs
- On-site farm visits for livestock wellness and preventive care
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to each animal's unique needs
Services
General Vet Care
Our general veterinary services encompass wellness exams, vaccinations, and surgical procedures for dogs, cats, and small mammals. We prioritize preventive care to maintain long-term health while offering advanced diagnostics and treatment options. Our team ensures personalized attention during every visit, focusing on early disease detection and tailored healthcare plans.
Rabbit Care
As Georgia's leading rabbit care provider, we offer spay/neuter programs, dental care, and emergency treatment for rabbits. Partnering with the Georgia House Rabbit Society, our experts handle complex cases and provide nutritional counseling. Our clinic treats more rabbits monthly than most facilities do annually, ensuring specialized care for these unique pets.
Exotic Animal Care
We provide expert care for exotic pets including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Our services cover wellness exams, dental care, diagnostic imaging, and surgical procedures tailored to exotic species. With experience treating zoo animals and rare pets, we offer habitat advice, nutritional counseling, and behavioral consultations for exotic animal owners.
Farm Animal Care
Our farm animal services include on-site wellness checks, vaccinations, and nutritional guidance for goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry. We specialize in preventive care programs for small-scale farms, offering herd health assessments and customized dietary plans. Our mobile veterinary services bring expert care directly to your property for reduced animal stress.
Pet Boarding
Our boarding facility accommodates dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds with individual kennels and personalized care. Pets receive three balanced meals daily, fresh water, and regular monitoring by veterinary staff. We provide medication administration and special care for senior animals, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment during your absence.
People
Dr. Stewart Colby
Founding Resident Veterinarian
Dr. Colby earned his veterinary degree from the University of Georgia and specializes in small animal medicine, surgery, and exotic care. With over two decades of experience, he partners with wildlife facilities and provides expert rabbit care through Georgia House Rabbit Society collaborations.
Laurice Quillings
Practice Manager
Laurice brings 15+ years of healthcare leadership to our operations, holding degrees in Healthcare and Business Administration. Certified by FACHE and AAHAM, she focuses on ethical leadership and system optimization while managing hospital operations and team development.
Alexa
Veterinary Technician
Alexa's passion for animal care extends from marine life fascination to hands-on patient treatment. Originally from South Carolina, she brings compassionate technical skills to our team while caring for her two dogs at home.
Tiffany
Veterinary Technician
With zookeeping experience and a focus on exotic animals, Tiffany contributes specialized knowledge to our team. A New York native, she balances veterinary work with music festivals and outdoor activities while caring for her rabbit and cats.
Zoe
Veterinary Assistant
Born and raised in Georgia, Zoe transitioned from dairy farm work to exotic animal care. Her foundational animal experience combines with current veterinary assistant duties, sharing her home with two beloved cats.
Questions
What exotic animal species do you treat?
We care for reptiles, birds, small mammals, amphibians, and some primates. This includes bearded dragons, parrots, ferrets, hedgehogs, and more unusual pets like kinkajous and servals.
Do you offer emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we provide emergency surgical procedures and critical care for pets during our operating hours. Call us immediately for urgent situations requiring veterinary attention.
What boarding options are available?
We offer individual kennels for dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds with personalized care, three daily meals, and 24/7 monitoring by veterinary staff. Special accommodations available for senior animals.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (770) 569-7298 or use our online booking system to schedule appointments for general care, rabbit services, or exotic animal examinations at your convenience.
Do you provide farm animal veterinary services?
Yes, we offer on-site farm visits for wellness checks, vaccinations, and preventive care for goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, and exotic ground birds across North Georgia.
What rabbit care programs exist?
Our low-cost spay/neuter program partners with Georgia House Rabbit Society. We also offer dental care, wellness exams, and RHDV2 vaccination services specifically for rabbit owners.
