same-day emergency care because your pet’s health can’t wait.

We understand the stress having a sick pet causes. If you’re concerned, we’re here. At AcutePet, we provide same-day emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats – without the long wait or emergency room price tag.

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why AcutePet Urgent Care?

Compassionate emergency care focused on your pet’s needs in an outpatient setting.

Efficient, same-day appointments, little to no wait, 7 days a week with extended hours.

Convenient veterinary care that is high-quality not high cost.

We’re the trusted choice for your pet’s care, supporting local veterinarians and ER hospitals as one connected circle of care.

welcoming spaces & friendly faces

AcutePet knows any illness can feel like an emergency when it comes to your pet.

Our locations are designed to be welcoming, low-anxiety environments for you and your pet.

Our Pet Parents Love Us

Ricky Steck
Ricky Steck
17 hours ago
All of you were extremely nice getting me through the the process thanks to all of you
Sara Witt
Sara Witt
18 hours ago
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I would have lost my 4 y/o Great Dane to GDV a couple weeks ago, if this wonderful place did’t exist. After scared & under-trained techs at MedVet left my emergent dog and I in a room for 2 hrs, without so much as opening the door to check on him I left, knowing AcutePet opened in the morning, and we CLEARLY didn’t have a fighting chance if we stuck around. I’ve come to AcutePet twice with him. Every human I’ve interacted with was WONDERFUL, from the 1st call, to the people at the front desk, to the tech that understood Higgs’ veterinary trauma (a remnant of a previous surgery MedVet) who listened when I asked to help in some way that wouldn’t leave him more traumatized. She wasn’t afraid of him, she told me what I could do to safely help, she was as ZEN as you’d want someone to be in a horrible situation. She walked in as he threw-up on the floor, and she IMMEDIATELY cleaned it up as I was apologizing, without making me feel bad… a total professional with way more concern for him and I than ANYTHING. They were able to do all the triage work that MedVet’s staff was too afraid to do, WITH NO DRUGS on board (which he has required for a while now, to do pretty much anything at the vet). They did have to sedate him to do imaging and blood work, which only makes sense for a dog with his disposition. Dr. Chadwick came to tell me he needed an emergency Gastropexy and probably a splenectomy. They don’t have a surgical facility at AcutePet, but because of MedVet’s history, I was nervous to take him back, out of fear we would be neglected in the lobby while he laid there and died. Dr. Chadwick is the veterinarian you will compare all others to, after you meet her. Gentle, EXTREMELY bright, and clearly loves the animals she treats. She went above and beyond, reaching-out to MedVet on my behalf, explaining that we had been in their facility already & they dropped the ball, so now he was EMERGENT. She did everything THEY should’ve done the day before, and more. This included trocarizing him to relieve abdominal pressure (you’re welcome to google that procedure), gave him fluids, got his IV port in & ready for surgery, made sure a surgeon was ready for us to arrive, then gave me the paperwork and images to hand over so we weren’t waiting ANYTHING when we got there. Two awesome techs LIFTED my BIG, sick, sedated boy into my little car for me, and made sure I had everything I needed at arms reach to get him there safely to surgery. I have no doubt that she’s the reason they were so attentive and got us back SO fast when we arrived. This is what veterinary medicine should look like, not like some enormous corporate sell-out chain that deliberately under-employees, over-extends, over-charges, and doesn’t hire an EDUCATED staff. I have no more words to illustrate how COMPLETELY “night and day” the difference in my 2 experiences at these facilities were. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone at AcutePet that helped my baby, and for being so wonderful. Truly.
Melissa Ball
Melissa Ball
2 days ago
Griffin 4/16/15 to 11/01/26 I would like to thank the staff at the Beavercreek AcutePet urgent care for their care, kindness and compassion. Dr. Handler and all of the staff including the receptionist and vet techs provided my dog, Griffin with the best care in his final moments and I am thankful that I selected AcutePet to provide end of life care to Griffin. Griffin passed away peacefully on 11/01/26 surround by love while lying on his bed holding his grinch toy listening to “Who let the dogs out” by Baha Men at the age of 11.5 years old. Griffin was the largest puppy in the litter. As a puppy, I would rock Griffin to sleep in a blanket and I enjoyed holding and watching him as he slept. Griffin never met a stranger he loved to jump on all people. He enjoyed car rides in the front seat while listening to his two favorite songs “Who let the dogs out” by Baha Men and “Girls like you” by Maroon 5. Griffin was there for most of my adult big moments. Griffin was always there to comfort me in my time of need. He lived with me in my first house I owned by myself. He was with me through two big moves and settled in like he owned the place which basically he did because I built three fences for him at each of the houses. As a younger dog, Griffin enjoyed jumping on the coffee table and playing fetch. Griffin was like Tigger on Winnie the Pooh and could jump so high for treats. Griffin was there the day I got married. He was there when I brought home both my babies. He was great with the his human siblings and loving tolerated their shenanigans especially if they had food. My daughter was always “in charge” of Griffin when we took him to the groomer because he was great on a leash. Griffin enjoyed running the fence line with his dog sister and barking at the neighbor dog. Griffin loved pup cups and human food. He would sit under the kitchen table waiting for the kids to drop him a treat. Griffin always loved to make sure to lick their seats super clean. I never had to sweep after meals. Griffin enjoyed long walks even when he got older and would be limping by the time he got home. In his younger years, he enjoyed running/walking in the Cincinnati Flying Fur. Griffin enjoyed Christmas and tolerated me posing him next to the Christmas tree. Griffin loved to cuddle up to his last moments. Griffin always loved me unconditionally.
Leslie
Leslie
2 days ago
We had an appointment, but still had to wait an hour. Once we were seen we got excellent care for our community cat with an upper respiratory infection. Something else I saw that I was impressed with – a woman brought in a small carrier and she was profusely crying. I’m assuming she had a pet who was dying or already passed. She was immediately ushered into a private room to wait . Very thoughtful procedure. All of the staff was kind and explained everything well
Melissa Nordhoff
Melissa Nordhoff
16 hours ago
Words do not describe how wonderful the staff & Dr. Midkiff were to us & our baby girl when we had to make the decision to euthanize her due to illness. Their compassion meant so much. We will never forget their kindness.
Marjean Shank
Marjean Shank
2 days ago
I have been to AcutePet Urgent Care a couple times. This past time with my cat being the most urgent. The staff is so kind & caring. The treatment options & pricing are all explained. I worked with the vet who explained everything repeatedly to make sure I understood my pet’s medical issues & treatment options. I hope to not need them, but I’m so happy they are close, convenient & affordable.
Sharon Colvill
Sharon Colvill
2 days ago
I had to put my sweet male cat (Leo) down suddenly and the staff at Acutepet Urgent Care in Bellevue, KY were all just wonderful. Every one of the team members were so kind and compassionate during an extremely difficult time for me. They grieved with and for me and I certainly felt their love and care!
Stephanie Hardy
Stephanie Hardy
2 days ago
The first time I took my cat, I thought she had diarrhea because she was going in and out of the litter box, so that is what they treated her for. I had to take her back 2 days later because she was still doing it. The second time I took her, she urinated during her exam and they were able to get a sample. Turns out, she had a bad urinary tract infection. Then they were able to treat her for that and now she is doing much better. I had an appt, but had to wait 2 1/2 hours to be seen because of emergencies. They apologized for the delay, which I totally understood. I wish they had more than 1 doc there. That is the only after hours clinic in northern ky. But I highly recommend them. They are super busy, but are very good docs.
Sally Owens
Sally Owens
2 days ago
I was so impressed with the quality of care I was treated with for my fur baby, cleanliness of the facility and the quickness to get an appointment and be seen. Your ladies rock! It nice to know there’s a facility close to home and provides late appts for us working folks. I have no problems sharing how impressed I am with Acute. I’ve already shared my wonderful experience with friends. Peanut is feeling much better and you providing excellent service gave me such peace of mind. I’m so thankful ♥️
Alexander Curtis
Alexander Curtis
2 days ago
They are so kind and truly caring about our fur-children.
Allergies/Allergic Conditions
  • Bee Stings
  • Digestive issues
  • Flea allergy or infestation
  • Hives
  • Insect bites or stings
  • Itching/Scratching
  • Licking/Chewing affected area
  • Red, irritated skin
  • Rubbing face
  • Runny eyes or nose
  • Skin irritation or infection
  • Snake bites
  • Sneezing
  • Swelling of face, ears, lips, ocular area
  • Vaccine sensitivity or reaction
Anal Gland Issues
  • Discomfort
  • Licking
  • Scooting
Behavior Changes or Concerns
  • Hiding
  • Lethargy/Decreased Activity
Coughing or Sneezing
  • Allergic conditions
  • Foreign object inhalation
  • Lower respiratory irritation, virus or disease
  • Upper respiratory irritation, virus or disease
End-of-Life Care and Arrangements
  • Cremation
  • Euthanasia
Eye/Ear/Nasal Conditions
  • Discharge
  • Discomfort
  • Infections
  • Redness
  • Swelling
Fever

Some pets maintain a baseline temperature slightly above or below these ranges.

  • Cats – the normal body temperature is between 100.5 and 102.5 degrees F.
  • Dogs – the normal body temperature is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees F.
Injury or Trauma
  • Broken toenail
  • Lameness/Limping
  • Possible broken bone/Fracture assessment
  • Trouble/Difficulty walking
  • Wounds, lacerations (cuts), abrasions (scrapes), abscesses
Medication Administration Appointments
  • Assistance in administration of prescribed medications
  • Subcutaneous fluid administration
Not Acting Right or Seems Off

You know your pet best – sometimes it is hard to determine exactly what is bothering them, but you know they just aren’t themselves.  This can be your pet’s way of letting you know they aren’t feeling well or are sick.

  • Change in activity level
  • Change in appetite
  • Change in behavior
  • Hiding
Pain Management

Animals are often very good at concealing any discomfort, and it may be shown in less obvious ways, like slight changes in behavior, activity, or body language.

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Neurologic
  • Oncologic (cancer related)
  • Orthopedic (bone, joint, muscular)
Skin Conditions
  • Hot spots
  • Itching
  • Masses or lumps
  • Rashes
Toxin or Poison Exposure or Ingestion

Quick intervention is usually indicated for most ingestions or exposures, and may include induction of vomiting, decontamination or administration of binding agents, supportive care, or medications.

  • Chemical substances or compounds
  • Medications (human or veterinary)
  • Overdoses
  • Plants
Tremors/Twitching/Seizure
  • Medication side effect or overdose
  • Metabolic disease or disorder
  • Neurological disease or disorder
  • Toxin exposure or ingestion
Urinary or Kidney Issues
  • Bloody urine
  • Dehydration
  • Increased frequency
  • Straining or difficulty urinating
  • Urinary tract infection
Vomiting/Constipation/Diarrhea
  • Change in appetite – not eating or drinking, or excessive eating or drinking
  • Constipation
  • Dehydration
  • Diarrhea
  • Dietary indiscretion
  • Foreign material ingestion
  • Intestinal parasites (worms)
  • Lethargy
  • Regurgitation
  • Vomiting

guiding great care for pets and their people.

John D. Anastasio
DVM, DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer

At AcutePet, we know how much your pets mean to you—they’re family. That’s why our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Anastasio, plays such an important role in shaping every aspect of the care we provide. As a board-certified veterinary criticalist, Dr. Anastasio brings the kind of advanced training usually found only in specialty hospitals right into our urgent care clinics. His experience leading some of the nation’s most respected veterinary teams ensures that whether your pet needs immediate help or routine urgent care, they’ll always receive thoughtful, consistent treatment. 

Dr. Anastasio began his path in veterinary medicine in New York City, studying Biology at the City University of New York before earning his veterinary degree from Ross University and completing clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania. After advanced training at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan and a residency at Tufts University, he became a board-certified specialist in Emergency and Critical Care. But what sets Dr. Anastasio apart isn’t just his expertise, it’s the way he guides our doctors and staff to care with compassion and heart. From mentoring our teams to setting the highest standards of care, his leadership creates an environment where pets come first, families feel reassured, and our staff feels supported.

With Dr. Anastasio’s influence woven into every AcutePet clinic, you can trust that the pets you love are always in the best hands.

AcutePet Urgent Care
guiding principles

We prioritize open communication, listening, ethical decision-making and a commitment to transparency in all our interactions.

We approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to work with animals, show empathy towards their needs and have pride in the care we provide.

We strive to be authentic in our interactions, recognize the value of our veterinary teams and foster strong relationships built on honesty and respect.

We continuously provide opportunity for growth driven by our unwavering passion to help pets, people, and the profession.

AcutePet Founders, Drs. Doug Hoffman & David Sachs sitting on a counter in front of the AcutePet Urgent Care Logo on a teal wall
owner and white dog cuddling on bed