When your pet has a sudden medical issue, it’s vital to act fast to ensure the best possible health outcome. It’s also important to know what options are available near you in case your dog or cat needs immediate care.
Because we have a board-certified specialist in veterinary emergency and critical care as our Medical Director, the team at Animal Hospital at Thorndale is trained to handle a wide range of urgent and emergent medical conditions.
Urgent care is for medical situations that require prompt attention for non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that, if left untreated, could escalate into more serious conditions. It’s the ideal option if your pet is in stable condition but can’t wait for the next available appointment.
Issues that are appropriate for urgent care include:
While these issues may not be life-threatening emergencies, they still demand timely evaluation and treatment to relieve your pet’s discomfort and prevent any complications. You can count on us to provide walk-in urgent care at any time during our regular business hours. We also offer same- or next-day urgent care appointments which are preferred if possible.
Emergency veterinary care is for more critical and/or life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention. Fast intervention during an emergency can mean the difference between life and death.
Some examples of a true emergency include:
We’re equipped to handle most emergency situations during regular business hours. If your pet is admitted to the hospital, they will be monitored by our clinical team overnight. If medically necessary, however, we will refer you to a nearby 24/7 veterinary specialty center.
Mon-Wed: 8am – 7pm
Thurs-Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm
Sun: Closed
