Veterinarian Emergency Services

Specialty Teams
Mon-Fri: 8am–6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Emergency Services
Open 24/7 every day of the week

Having An Emergency?

Our veterinary emergency center is here for your emergency needs.

Stay calm, call ahead if possible.
If your pet got into a toxic substance, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
Fill out a check in form before you arrive, if possible.
Your pet will be triaged by a veterinary technician when you arrive.

Triage

SLVS Veterinary Technicians prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition. Patients will be seen by an Emergency Veterinarian in order of priority. There may be delays for patients who fall into Priority 2 or 3.

Priority 1

Requires immediate life-saving measures, within minutes.

Poisoning
Collapse
Snake bite
Bloat (GDV)
Heat-stroke
Open fracture
Active seizures
Allergic reactions
Trauma
Trouble breathing
Excessive bleeding
Others*

Priority 2

Requires interventions within hours of presentation.

Fractures
Diarrhea
Actively vomiting
Bowel obstruction
Unable to urinate
Others*

Priority 3

Skin conditions
Lameness
Sore ears
Abscess
Nail injuries
Minor wounds
Others*

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR PET'S CONDITION CHANGES.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Medical conditions can change rapidly and priority may change based on a number of variables.