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Emergency Veterinary Care

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Need an emergency vet for those unforeseen situations? Our doctors and staff at Valley Center Veterinary Clinic are trained to handle most emergencies. If your pet is in a critical condition, we will begin stabilization procedures and assist you in transferring your pet to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital:

The Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Marcos at 760-466-0600. Their address is 2055 Montiel Rd (exit off the 76 Fwy to Nordahl). https://www.nordahlpetclinic.com/

Emergencies Welcome!

Need an emergency vet for those unforeseen situations? Our doctors and staff at Valley Center Veterinary Clinic are trained to handle most emergencies. If your pet is in a critical condition, we will begin stabilization procedures and assist you in transferring your pet to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital:

If your pet is acting out of the ordinary and you think something may be wrong, don’t hesitate to bring them in. We love animals and no emergency is too small or insignificant to bring your pet in. Whether you take your pet to us regularly, or we were the closest result when you Googled “emergency veterinarian near me,” we always welcome walk-ins for emergencies, provided we have staffing available to handle them.

Examples of Common Emergencies:

Pale/white gums
Collapse
New Seizure
Bloated and gagging
Inability to urinate
Snake Bite

Toxin Ingestion
Acutely lame
Acute swelling
Profuse vomiting or diarrhea
Bleeding
Trauma (hit by a car)

Ready to Assist in Every Pet Emergency

If your pet is acting out of the ordinary and you think something may be wrong, don’t hesitate to bring them in. We love animals and no emergency is too small or insignificant to bring your pet in. Whether you take your pet to us regularly, or we were the closest result when you Googled “emergency veterinarian near me,” we always welcome walk-ins for emergencies, provided we have staffing available to handle them.

Examples of Common Emergencies:

Pale/white gums
Collapse
New Seizure
Bloated and gagging
Inability to urinate
Snake Bite
Toxin Ingestion
Acutely lame
Acute swelling
Profuse vomiting or diarrhea
Bleeding
Trauma (hit by a car)

After Hours Emergencies

In the event of a pet emergency outside our regular clinic hours, we strongly recommend contacting VetTriage as your first step. Research indicates that nearly 80% of overnight emergency veterinary visits are not true emergencies and could safely wait until the following day to be seen by your regular veterinarian. The $50 consultation fee is a small investment for professional guidance and peace of mind.

If the VetTriage veterinarian determines that immediate medical attention is necessary, they will promptly direct you to one of the reputable local emergency hospitals for urgent care.

After Hours Emergencies

In the event of a pet emergency outside our regular clinic hours, we strongly recommend contacting VetTriage as your first step. Research indicates that nearly 80% of overnight emergency veterinary visits are not true emergencies and could safely wait until the following day to be seen by your regular veterinarian. The $50 consultation fee is a small investment for professional guidance and peace of mind.

If the VetTriage veterinarian determines that immediate medical attention is necessary, they will promptly direct you to one of the reputable local emergency hospitals for urgent care.

VetTriage

Emergency Veterinary Triage Video Telehealth: Consult directly with a veterinarian to determine whether your pet requires immediate emergency care or can safely wait until our clinic reopens.