when pets speak, we know how to listen.
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.
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 part of 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.
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what we treat
Need a same-day appointment? Book online, call ahead, or just walk-in. Not sure if we treat something? No problem – give us a call.
- Digestive issues
- Flea allergy or infestation
- Hives
- Insect bites or stings
- Itching/Scratching
- Licking/Chewing affected area
- Red, irritated skin
- Rubbing face
- Runny eyes
- Skin irritation or infection
- Sneezing
- Swelling of face, ears, lips, ocular area
- Vaccine sensitivity or reaction
- Discomfort
- Licking
- Scooting
- Hiding
- Lethargy/Decreased Activity
- Allergic conditions
- Foreign object inhalation
- Lower respiratory irritation, virus or disease
- Upper respiratory irritation, virus or disease
- Cremation
- Euthanasia
- Discharge
- Discomfort
- Infections
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.
- Change in appetite – not eating or drinking
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Dietary indiscretion
- Foreign material ingestion
- Intestinal parasites (worms)
- Vomiting
- Broken toenail
- Lameness/Limping
- Possible broken bone/Fracture assessment
- Trouble/Difficulty walking
- Wounds, lacerations (cuts), abrasions (scrapes), abscesses
- Assistance in administration of prescribed medications
- Subcutaneous fluid administration
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
- Neurologic
- Oncologic (cancer related)
- Orthopedic (bone, joint, muscular)
- Hot spots
- Itching
- Masses or lumps
- Rashes
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
- Medication side effect or overdose
- Metabolic disease or disorder
- Neurological disease or disorder
- Toxin exposure or ingestion
- Bloody urine
- Dehydration
- Increased frequency
- Straining or difficulty urinating
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
As a facility providing urgent care for family pets, we prioritize the safety of our patients and their families. Therefore, we are unable to treat stray animals or wildlife.
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.
Founders Note
Drs. Doug Hoffman and David Sachs founded AcutePet Urgent Care with the mission to ensure quality access to veterinary care is sustainable. We have developed novel ways to ensure our teams are cared for, while providing high-quality emergency care to our communities. Positioned within the veterinary landscape, AcutePet will work alongside our colleagues to offer a solution for when same-day pet illness or injury care is needed. We are excited to help pet owners restore health to their 4-legged friends, while focusing on, and celebrating, our team and the veterinary profession.
– Thank you,
Doug and David
