Urgent Veterinary Care by Appointment
- Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
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Veterinary Urgent & Emergency Care
If your pet is exhibiting any concerning symptoms or behaviors, please contact our office for advice and availability, or consider visiting a local emergency animal hospital.
The reliable and compassionate team at Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital may be able to address urgent, same-day issues that are not life-threatening. Please call us for an appointment.
Steps to Take When Seeking Urgent or Emergency Veterinary Care
If you are experiencing an urgent or emergency situation, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead - For non-life-threatening issues, please give us a call to schedule an appointment. In a life-threatening emergency, call one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above to let them know you are on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let our team or the emergency pet hospital know that you are on your way, you may receive instructions to help you apply first aid or help your pet feel more comfortable. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Remain Calm - Stay calm and be extra careful around your pet. Animals in pain often react negatively toward those trying to help and may scratch or bite.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Stockton veterinary clinic or the 24/7 emergency vet location above.
Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an urgent care appointment at Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital.
- Do I need to call ahead?
Yes. Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital may be able to provide urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs by appointment during our regular clinic hours. Please call ahead to ensure that we can accommodate your pet.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the emergency vet location shown above or your local 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. - When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see urgent care cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require immediate veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of situations that require immediate care:
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Unconsciousness
- What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary conditions require intensive overnight care. If your pet requires overnight care, we will refer you to a nearby 24/7 veterinary hospital.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinarians are experienced in providing urgent care for cats and dogs in Stockton and beyond.
