Urgent Care

After-Hours Emergency Vet Care

If your pet is experiencing a health emergency outside our regular hospital hours, contact one of the after-hours emergency animal hospitals listed below.

Steps to Take for a Pet Urgent Care Need

If you are unsure whether your pet’s condition is urgent or an emergency, the steps below can help guide you:

• Call Ahead If Possible - We can help you triage your pet’s condition during our regular business hours and determine whether an urgent‑care appointment is appropriate. However, if you believe your pet is experiencing a true emergency, please call one of the emergency hospitals listed above right away so they know you’re coming and can prepare to treat your pet as quickly as possible.
• Follow Instructions Provided - Whether you speak with our team or an emergency hospital, you may receive instructions to help keep your pet safe, comfortable, or stable on the way in. Please follow all guidance carefully.
• Remain Calm - Pets in pain or distress may react unpredictably. Stay calm, speak gently, and approach carefully to avoid accidental injury to yourself or your pet.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - Tender Care Animal Hospital provides urgent care by scheduled appointment only. If we determine your pet’s condition is appropriate for urgent care, we will schedule you as soon as possible and have you bring your pet in securely at that time.
  
  If your pet is facing a true emergency, go directly to an emergency veterinary clinic, as they are fully equipped for immediate, life‑saving care.

Emergency FAQs

Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Tender Care Animal Hospital. 

• Do I need to call ahead?

  Yes. Please call during business hours so we can help triage the situation and, if appropriate, schedule an urgent‑care appointment.
  For true emergencies, it’s best to call one of the emergency hospitals listed above—calling ahead helps their team prepare for your arrival. 

• When is your clinic open?

  Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

  • Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed

• What situations require emergency veterinary care?

  If your pet is experiencing any of the symptoms below, please contact the emergency hospitals listed above immediately. Tender Care Animal Hospital does not provide full emergency services.

  • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
  • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
  • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
  • Fractured bones or severe lameness
  • Seizures and/or staggering
  • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
  • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
  • Injuries to the eye(s)
  • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
  • Heat stress or heatstroke
  • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
  • Unconsciousness
• How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

  Urgent care at our clinic is by appointment. We’ll work to schedule you as soon as possible based on the severity of your pet’s condition. If your pet requires immediate attention, an emergency hospital may be the best option.

• What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?

  If your pet requires continuous monitoring, advanced diagnostics, overnight care, or intensive treatment, we may recommend transfer to an emergency or specialty facility for ongoing hospitalization.

• What types of animals do you treat?

  Our veterinarians provide urgent and regular appointments for dogs and cats.