Emergency Care
At Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Comprehensive, compassionate care for the moments they need it most.
Unsure if your pet is experiencing an emergency?
Call us or bring them to our hospital. We're equipped to treat ANY emergency situation.
24/7, 365 days a year
24/7, 365 days a year
No appointment needed for ANY emergency care
You've come to the right place
We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.
Care you can count on
Walk-ins are welcome. We’re here for you (and them).
Our Wheat Ridge hospital provides 24/7 emergency care services 365 days a year. Our fully-equipped hospital features state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and an experienced emergency team ready to provide immediate intervention for pets in crisis.
Common emergencies
Whether your primary veterinarian is unavailable or your pet needs immediate care, we’re here to help.
- Accidents, injuries and trauma (car accident, animal attacks, etc.)
- Bleeding
- Bloat (gastric dilatation volvulus, or GDV)
- Collapse or unresponsiveness
- Complications from chronic disease
- Difficulty breathing
- Straining to urinate
- Ingestion of medications, poisons or objects
- Seizures
- Vomiting and diarrhea
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
- Blood/urine testing
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
- Biopsies
- MRI
- CT scan
Prepare for your visit
- 01Call us immediately, if possible. We’ll assess your pet’s condition before they arrive, then act once they do.
- 02Pack your pet’s medical records. If they’ve swallowed something poisonous, bring the remains of what was eaten.
- 03Travel gently with your loved ones. Use a carrier if you can.
During your visit
- 01Check in once you arrive and we'll assess and care for your companion as quickly as possible.
- 02IV fluids, pain medication, or oxygen therapy may be given to your pet in order to stabilize and comfort them.
- 03We will keep you in the loop every step of the way.
After your visit
- 01We’ll send you home with a prescribed treatment plan and medication, if needed.
- 02Follow your pet’s treatment plan and schedule regular check-ups.
- 03Our team will coordinate with your primary veterinarian about your pet’s condition and care plan.
Our emergency team
When your pet needs care urgently, our highly trained emergency veterinarians are ready to help.
Our partner hospitals
Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park
- 300 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
- 720-305-5546
- 24/7, 365 days a year
Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry
- 7111 E Lowry Blvd #110, Denver, CO 80230
- 720-305-5522
- 6:00am – midnight, 7 days a week