Urgent Care
When your pet feels ill, our capable veterinary care professionals are dedicated to helping find out why! Our hospital has top of the art diagnostics and treatments, including ultrasound, in house laboratory, and digital x rays that are read by a boarded radiologist. We have same day sick appointments available everyday to provide urgent care for your sick pet and to get them back to feeling their best!
Prompt Medical Attention When Every Minute Counts
When your pet experiences a sudden illness or a minor injury, you shouldn't have to wait days for a regular appointment. Our dedicated urgent care team is equipped to step in immediately, bridging the gap between routine wellness exams and 24/7 emergency hospital care. We provide swift, compassionate diagnostic and medical treatments to stabilize your pet and give you immediate peace of mind.
Recognizing When Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
It can be incredibly stressful trying to decide if your pet's symptoms warrant an immediate clinic visit. We recommend bringing your pet in right away if you notice signs of acute distress, such as persistent vomiting or diarrhea, minor wound lacerations, sudden lameness, suspected ingestion of a toxic substance, or unusual lethargy. If your pet is acting uncharacteristically out of sorts, it is always safest to trust your instincts and have them evaluated.
Advanced On-Site Diagnostics for Faster Answers
To treat an urgent condition effectively, we first need to understand exactly what is happening inside your pet's body. The Veterinary Center of Hardyston features a state-of-the-art, in-house laboratory alongside modern digital radiology equipment. By processing bloodwork, urinalysis, and X-rays right here on-site, our medical team receives highly accurate results within minutes rather than days, allowing us to start targeted treatments without delay.
Calm, Compassionate Triage and Treatment Areas
We understand that an unexpected vet visit is frightening for both you and your pet. Our clinic environment is intentionally designed to minimize stress, featuring dedicated, quiet spaces where our team can carefully assess and stabilize arriving patients. Our highly trained veterinary staff treats every patient with the gentle, soothing touch they need to feel safe while receiving necessary medical care.
Knowing the Difference: Urgent Care vs. ER Services
While our team handles a wide array of urgent medical issues, it is important to recognize the signs of a critical, life-threatening emergency that requires a specialized 24-hour trauma hospital. If your pet is experiencing severe respiratory distress (difficulty breathing), unconsciousness, major trauma like being hit by a vehicle, uncontrollable bleeding, or an inability to stand, they should be taken directly to the nearest 24/7 emergency center. For all non-life-threatening but time-sensitive conditions, we are here to help right away.
What to Do and Expect Before You Arrive
If your pet is in need of urgent medical care, we highly recommend calling our office ahead of time while you are on your way. Giving our staff a quick heads-up allows our veterinary team to prepare a treatment room specifically for your pet's anticipated needs before you even step through our doors. Once you arrive, our team will immediately triage your pet to evaluate the urgency of their condition and minimize any waiting time.
Comprehensive Post-Care Plans for a Smooth Recovery
Our commitment to your pet's well-being doesn't end when you walk out of our clinic doors. Before heading home, our team provides you with a clear, detailed, and easy-to-follow aftercare plan outlining medication schedules, activity restrictions, and signs of progress to look out for. We also seamlessly coordinate with your regular family veterinarian, sharing all diagnostic results and medical notes to ensure your pet receives seamless, continuous follow-up care.
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