Emergency Vets

When breathing, collapse, seizures, severe pain, toxin exposure, or sudden weakness cannot wait.

Emergency Vets support for senior pets

9 places to search now.

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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Ryan Veterinary Hospital

A university teaching hospital for dogs and cats with emergency, intensive care, surgery, neurology, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, rehabilitation-adjacent specialty care, and other referral services.

City and address
3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Access
24/7 emergency; specialty appointments and referrals
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UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

A public university veterinary medical center with emergency and critical care, advanced imaging, surgery, oncology, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, hemodialysis and clinical-trial access.

City and address
1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616
Access
24/7 emergency; owner appointments and referrals
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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

A teaching hospital providing emergency and critical care, specialty referral care, and small-animal community practice. Specialty appointments generally require referral from a primary veterinarian.

City and address
245 Duck Pond Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Access
24/7 emergency; primary care within service area; referral specialties
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Questions to ask before choosing support.

Should we come in now?

Ask for a plain answer, written next steps, cost expectations when relevant, and what would change the plan.

What should we bring?

Ask for a plain answer, written next steps, cost expectations when relevant, and what would change the plan.

What costs and wait times should we expect?

Ask for a plain answer, written next steps, cost expectations when relevant, and what would change the plan.

Do not wait on directory browsing if this is urgent.

Trouble breathingCollapseSeizureSevere painCannot urinateToxin exposure

How to evaluate a result.

Confirm current details

Call or open the official source to confirm service area, hours, pricing, credentials, and whether new clients are accepted.

Match scope to need

Medical diagnosis belongs with a licensed veterinarian. Counseling, coaching, social work, spiritual care, and peer support have different scopes.

Make the next step explicit

Ask what happens after first contact, what records are needed, what the service costs, and what should happen if your dog worsens.