Emergencies

When your pet needs urgent care, every minute matters. Our doctors and staff are available to provide emergency medical care during our regular business hours. Outside of our hours, we recommend contacting the facilities below.

Recognizing a Pet Emergency

Not every health concern requires a trip to an emergency clinic, but some situations cannot wait. Seek immediate veterinary care if your pet is experiencing any of the following:
  • Difficulty breathing, choking, or persistent coughing
  • Suspected poisoning or ingestion of a toxic substance
  • Uncontrolled or severe bleeding
  • Seizures, collapse, or loss of consciousness
  • Inability to stand or sudden loss of coordination
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
  • Suspected broken bones or traumatic injury
  • Eye injuries of any kind
  • Suspected bloat or severe abdominal distension
  • Straining to urinate with little or no output
  • Pale, white, blue, or gray gums
  • Extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
If your pet is showing any of these signs, do not wait for a scheduled appointment. Call us immediately if we are open, or proceed directly to an emergency facility if it is after hours.

After-Hours Emergency Facilities

If your pet needs emergency care outside of our regular hours, please contact one of the following facilities in our area. Do not wait until we open—your pet’s safety comes first.
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Veterinary Referral and Critical Care

1596 Hockett Road
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
Phone: (804) 784-8722

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Greenbrier Emergency Animal Hospital

370 Greenbrier Dr., Suite A-2
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: (434) 202-1616
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Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

1616 Three Chopt Road
Henrico, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 206-9122

UrgentVet

UrgentVet has three convenient locations in the Richmond area:
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UrgentVet – Short Pump

11521 W. Broad St
Richmond, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 533-7733
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UrgentVet – Midlothian

14300 Winterview Pkwy Ste 106
Midlothian, VA 23113
Phone: (804) 924-0404

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UrgentVet – Carytown

3531 Ellwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
Phone: (804) 362-0202

Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Better Pets Urgent Care

6127 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 442-2713