Cherokee Animal Hospital has completed a three-year renovation project to expand its veterinary services in Canton, Georgia, adding a second building to accommodate growing demand for pet care in the Cherokee County area. The expansion, which involved extensive structural rehabilitation of an adjacent property, provides additional pet examination rooms and enhanced capacity for both routine and specialized veterinary care.
The Canton veterinarian practice undertook the expansion after experiencing significant growth that strained its original facility's capacity. The hospital's parking limitations and space constraints had made curbside service a necessity rather than a convenience option for many pet owners. The newly renovated building, informally dubbed "Cherokee Animal Hospital Junior," addresses these challenges while maintaining the practice's commitment to accessible veterinary care.
"Our team recognized that pet owners in Canton needed more appointment availability and service options," said Dr. Chris Bryant, lead veterinarian at Cherokee Animal Hospital. "Rather than relocating to a completely new site, which would have been significantly more expensive, we chose to invest in our existing location by rehabilitating the adjacent building. This solution allows us to better serve our community while maintaining the convenient location our clients have come to rely on."
The renovation project required substantial structural work, including major foundation repairs to address the building's deterioration. The rehabilitation encompassed installation of new windows, doors, roofing, and gutters, as well as extensive reframing of the lower level. The facility also required the addition of an exterior metal staircase to meet fire safety regulations due to the building's height.
The expanded veterinary facility features a unique design approach with pet examination rooms that clients can access directly, eliminating the traditional veterinary lobby waiting area. This configuration continues the animal hospital's established protocol, where clients call upon arrival and are directed to the appropriate animal hospital building and pet examination room when veterinary staff are ready to see them.
Cherokee Animal Hospital marked the completion of the expansion with an open house event on November 8, allowing community members to tour the new facilities. The event drew pet owners from throughout the Canton area interested in learning about the enhanced veterinary services now available. The new veterinary building is expected to be fully operational for use by veterinarians and pet owners in early 2026.
The expansion enables Cherokee Animal Hospital to offer increased availability for its comprehensive range of veterinary services, including wellness examinations, vaccinations, dental care, spaying and neutering procedures, and advanced diagnostics. The practice also provides alternative pet therapies such as laser treatment and acupuncture, along with behavioral consultations and boarding services for cats and dogs.
Pet owners seeking information about the expanded facility and available veterinary services can connect with Cherokee Animal Hospital through various channels, including the Cherokee Animal Hospital Facebook page, where the veterinarian practice regularly shares updates about services, pet care tips, and community events.
Cherokee Animal Hospital has served the Canton, Woodstock, and greater Cherokee County area as an independent veterinary practice dedicated to comprehensive pet healthcare. The animal hospital combines traditional veterinary medicine with alternative therapies to provide individualized care plans for each patient, supporting both pets and the families who care for them throughout all life stages.
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For more information about Cherokee Animal Hospital, contact the company here:
Cherokee Animal Hospital
Chris Bryant
770-479-6505
info@cherokeeanimalhospital.com
2424 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114