Emergency & Urgent Veterinary Services
For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please seek immediate care at a 24/7 emergency clinic listed above.
For urgent, non-life-threatening issues, please call Bruceville Pet Hospital, and we’ll do our best to fit your pet into our schedule. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-ins.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you have a veterinary emergency, please follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead If Possible - Call us right away during regular business hours. Call the emergency animal hospital listed above after hours to let them know you're on your way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you're on your way, you may be given instructions on how to administer first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Pay close attention to these instructions.
- Remain Calm - Maintain a calm demeanor and exercise extra caution around your pet. When an animal is in pain, it frequently reacts negatively to anyone attempting to assist it, biting or scratching.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Don't put yourself in danger! Bring your pet to our Elk Grove veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location listed above in a secure manner.
Emergency & Urgent Care FAQs
To learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Bruceville Pet Hospital, read through our most frequently asked questions below.
- Do I need to call ahead?
Yes, please call ahead. During our regular clinic hours, Bruceville Pet Hospital makes every effort to provide emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs. However, demand is high, and our schedules are often full.
If we are unable to provide your pet with the care they need and deserve, we recommend that you visit the 24 hour emergency veterinarian location listed above.
- When is your clinic open?
When possible, our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 03:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require emergency veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
- 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?
Like a human doctor's office, our Elk Grove animal hospital can be unpredictable, and you may have to wait.
We have no way of knowing what cases we will encounter or when they will arrive. If at all possible, call ahead to see if we can provide emergency care for your dog or cat.
If we are unable to accommodate an emergency appointment with our veterinarian, we recommend that you go to the animal emergency hospital listed above, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary emergencies necessitate 24-hour care. If your pet requires an overnight stay, we will refer you to the nearest 24-hour pet hospital and work closely with the team there to ensure your pet receives the best care possible.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our emergency veterinarians see cats and dogs.
New Patients Welcome at Bruceville Pet Hospital
We are happily accepting new patients at our conveniently located Elk Grove veterinary clinic! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of companion animals. Reach out today to book your pet's first appointment.