We know that your pet is an important part of your family. We also know that you
want them to have the best in veterinary care. And that's why we're here.
Georgia Veterinary Specialists (GVS) is the largest private multi-specialty
hospital in the state and a highly respected and valuable resource for general practice
veterinarians. The GVS team of board-certified veterinary specialists works in collaboration
with your family veterinarian to diagnose and treat complex, challenging, and often
life-threatening pet health problems.
Twan
Meet Twan. This 6-year-old Belgian Malinois has two goals in life: get the bad guys, and protect his handler, Sgt. R.L. Frank. Recently, Twan, who is also a sworn office of the DeKalb Police Department, was in pursuit of both of his goals when he was shot in the snout. He was referred to Georgia Veterinary Specialists from North DeKalb Veterinary Clinic. At GVS, veterinary surgeon Dr. Lori MacDougall removed 10 bullet fragments from his nose and stomach. No one was more concerned than Sgt. Frank, who never left his side except for during surgery. Not just his partner on the job, Twan also lives with the officer. Just a few months after his surgery, Twan was cleared to go back on the job. Good thing. In the three and half years the K-9 has been on the force, he’s helped take more than 67 people into custody and aided in $1.6 million in drug apprehensions.