Briarlake Animal Hospital

Briarlake Animal Hospital in northeast Atlanta is led by Dr. Robin Hochel and Dr. Hiro Iwamoto, a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of combined veterinary experience. The practice offers acupuncture and nutritional therapy for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, with Dr. Hiro being affiliated with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. The hospital emphasizes fear-free veterinary visits and relationship-centered care, with additional veterinarians Dr. Rebecca Earl and Dr. Jodi Nichols (practicing for over 20 years) who focus on internal medicine, dermatology, behavior, and hospice care. All Fear Free certified veterinarians on staff work to minimize stress and anxiety during pet visits while maintaining attention to each animal's overall well-being.