Pet Emergencies
We recommend you contact the following emergency pet hospitals in Virginia.
| Veterinary Referral and Critical Care | ||
| 1596 Hockett Rd Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 | (804) 784-VRCC (8722) | Visit Website |
| Dogwood Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center | ||
| 5918 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23230 | (804) 716-4700 | Visit Website |
| Veterinary Emergency Center Carytown | ||
| 3312 W Cary St Richmond, VA 23221 | (804) 353-9000 | Visit Website |
| River Run | ||
| 1403 Anderson Hwy Powhatan, VA 23139 | (804) 794-4105 | Visit Website |
What is considered a pet emergency?
In most cases, the following conditions are too risky to wait before seeking treatment:
- Injury from a traumatic accident or from an attack by another animal
- Prolonged diarrhea or vomiting that contains blood
- Collapse or loss of consciousness
- Difficulty breathing
- Swollen and or painful abdomen
- Disorientation
- Seizures
- Foaming at the mouth
- Swallowing a foreign object
- Ingestion of a toxic substance
- Difficulty urinating
Emergency Tests & Diagnostics
During your pet’s stay, we provide the highest-quality care and attention. All hospitalized patients are kept in a specialized treatment area where they are closely monitored.
Please note, exotics are not able to be hospitalized at Wellesley Animal Hospital and will be referred to an appropriate emergency clinic.
Our veterinary team is skilled in offering surgical, diagnostic, and medical care and work with compassion and efficiency to ensure a positive outcome.
We offer the latest diagnostics and testing for our urgent care patients at our emergency veterinary clinic, including:
- Blood analysis. A blood analysis can help us determine what is wrong with your dog or cat if they are experiencing an unknown illness or has ingested a toxic substance.
- Digital X-rays. X-rays help us determine what kind of internal injuries your pet might be experiencing after a fight or accident involving a car.
- Surgery. Sometimes pets need to be brought into surgery to repair internal injuries.
- Broken bone setting. We set broken bones for animals to help them heal quickly and properly. Your pet's veterinarian will also help relieve your pet's pain during the healing process.
- Medication. Medicines may be necessary to help your pet recover from a medical emergency or illness. We keep a range of pet medicines on hand to ensure that your pet's needs are covered.
For more information on our emergency vet services or to book an appointment, please call our office at (804) 364-7030.
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