Providing your pet with quality and friendly care, while still being fast is our goal! We are conveniently located in North Park. Please feel free to stop by or to call our hospital with any questions or service.
 
We are here to help alleviate your stress while taking care of your pet’s urgent care.  Whether it is vomiting or even a traumatic injury, we are here to help you in your time of need. We are equipped with a full in-house lab as well as digital x-ray equipment to aide us in diagnostics and to give you fast results while you wait. Ensuring speedy results helps make sure we can give treatment in a timely manner, which is essential in an emergency situation.

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Our Pet Emergency & Vet Urgent Care Services:

• Allergic reactions
• Bite wounds
• Bleeding​
• Breathing difficulty
• Cardiovascular and respiratory stabilization
• Comprehensive blood and urine testing
• Coughing and Sneezing
• Diagnostic procedures
• Digital radiography
• Dystocia (difficulty birthing)
• Ear Infections
• Eye problems
• ​​Feline urinary blockage
• Fleas, ticks and intestinal parasite treatment
• Heat exposure

• ​Humane euthanasia
• Insect bites
• Itching, scratching and scooting
• Lacerations
• Limping and trouble walking
• Minor emergency surgical treatment
• Minor wound treatment
• Multiple treatment options
• Peace of mind visits
• Poor appetite
• Second opinions
• Seizures
• Thunderstorm anxiety
• Toxin and foreign object ingestion
• Urinary Tract problems
• Vomiting, Diarrhea and Constipation

Breathing Issues

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Breathing issues in your pet can be alarming. At San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care, we can be sure to identify and treat a wide range of breathing issues for both cats and dogs. Don't delay - the moment you notice any breathing issues in your pet you will want to come and see us right away.
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Symptoms of Breathing Issues in Pets:

• Breathing heavily
• Panting
• Wheezing or coughing
• Sneezing excessively
• Making gagging sounds and/or choking

Wounds, Lacerations and other injuries

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Wounds, lacerations and other injuries can quickly turn into a more serious issue. Seeking immediate care can be crucial. At San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care, we are here to care and comfort your hurt pet.

Examples of Wounds, Lacerations and other injuries:

• Wounds, cuts and lacerations
• Bites
• Broken/Torn tails
• Limping
• Paw pad injuries
• Accidents and falls
• Bleeding
• Car accidents

Issues with skin and ears
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Is your pet itching and scratching all over non stop? Is your pet shaking its head and scratching at its ears? We see these symptoms in many of our patients here at San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care. Many people try to wait for skin and ear issues, as it can be cumbersome and time consuming, but getting immediate help is essential in ensuring the symptoms don't worsen. Remember, some skin issues can be transmitted to humans, so don't delay in coming to see us at San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care.

Skin or Ear Problems Symptoms:

• Bad smell
  
• Loss of fur
• Shaking head
• Scratching or chewing
• Growths on skin

Illnesses

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Is your pet showing any signs of illness? Contact us right away!

Signs your pet may be ill:
​Bring your pet to San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Behavior changes/changes in activity
• Coughing or sneezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Changes in thirst or appetite
• Urinating frequently
• Constipation or Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Eye issues
• Lethargic or seeming weak
• Loss of appetite
• Eating anything that may be potentially harmful and/or poisonous
• Seizures

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FAQ

​What are your hours of operation?

San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care is open three nights a week to serve the after-hours urgent care needs of your dog or cat. ​

​Is San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care open 24 hours?

San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care is open three nights a week to serve the after-hours urgent care needs of your dog or cat. ​

​Does San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care accept pet insurance?

Yes, we accept all pet insurance policies. All currently available plans require that the pet owner pay the provider for care and apply for reimbursement based on selected coverage. San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care does not participate with any membership discount plans or programs, such as Pet AssureⓇ.

​What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash and all major credit cards and CareCredit. San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care is unable to accept personal checks for payment.

​What services does San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care provide?

​San Diego Veterinary Urgent Care offers comprehensive urgent care services to dogs and cats in our state-of-the-art facility when your primary care veterinarian is unavailable. We are fully equipped to perform a wide range of in-house testing – including bloodwork, urinalysis, blood pressure, EKG, intraocular pressure, ultrasound and Digital X-rays – to quickly diagnose and treat your pets’ illness.

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Pet-loving, Highly Skilled Vets
Our award winning staff are committed to providing the highest level of care. We provide our patients with first class care, along with having a friendly approachable, honest & sympathetic manner.