Urgent Veterinary Care
Daytime Urgent Vet Care in Sechelt
- Monday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:09:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead If Possible - For urgent care during regular business hours call us right away. After hours, or in an emergency call us for instructions.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Remain Calm - Make sure that your stay calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain, they can negatively react to those trying to help and may bite or scratch you.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet in for veterinary care.
Urgent Care FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an urgent appointment at Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital.
- Do I need to call ahead?
Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital provides urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. Please call us before coming to ensure that we are able to provide veterinary care for your pet.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we'll advise you on next steps.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see urgent cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:09:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require emergency veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care at an emergency hospital:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
- How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Sechelt animal hospital is like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait.
We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. Please call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide urgent care for your dog or cat.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinarians are mostly experienced with cats and dogs but will see other small animals, such as birds and rodents, in serious situations.