Urgent Care

Immediate Care When Your Pet Needs It Most

When serious health problems, injuries, or sudden illness strike, your pet deserves immediate attention. Our team provides urgent veterinary care Monday–Friday during regular business hours to help your companion get back on their paws quickly and safely.

If possible, please call ahead so our staff can prepare for your arrival — this helps us begin treatment the moment you walk in.

What to Do After Hours

If your pet experiences an emergency outside our business hours, please contact one of the following 24-hour veterinary hospitals:

• Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia – Ormond Beach, FL | 386-252-0206
• Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia – Port Orange, FL | 386-761-1911

These trusted facilities offer round-the-clock care for critical situations.

Signs Your Pet May Need Emergency Care

If you notice any of the following, seek immediate veterinary attention:

• Pale or gray gums
• Rapid or labored breathing
• Weak or fast pulse
• Sudden change in body temperature
• Difficulty standing or walking
• Apparent paralysis or collapse
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding

When in doubt, call us — it’s always better to be safe.

Safety Tips Before You Arrive

Even the gentlest pet can react unpredictably when in pain. Approach slowly, speak calmly, and use care when handling.

• For dogs: Create a stretcher if they cannot walk, and keep the neck supported.
• For cats: Gently drape a towel or blanket over the head and lift into a carrier or box.

Apply steady pressure to bleeding wounds.

Poisoning Emergencies

If you believe your pet has ingested something toxic:

• Call us immediately if it is during business hours.
• After hours, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for expert guidance.
• When every second counts, our New Smyrna Beach team is here to provide fast, compassionate, and expert urgent care for your pet.