When your pet needs prompt attention but it’s not a life-threatening emergency, our Urgent Care services provide same-day care for unexpected illnesses and minor injuries. We focus on timely treatment, clear communication, and helping your pet feel better as quickly as possible.
Urgent Care bridges the gap between routine wellness visits and full emergency hospital services. It’s designed for conditions that require prompt medical attention but are not immediately life-threatening.
Our team evaluates your pet quickly, determines the severity of the condition, and provides appropriate treatment or stabilization if needed.
Upon arrival, your pet will be evaluated to determine how quickly care is needed. Cases are prioritized based on medical urgency.
We may recommend lab work, digital radiographs, or other diagnostics to accurately identify the cause of symptoms.
Treatment may include medications, wound care, pain management, or minor procedures depending on your pet’s condition.
We prioritize gentle handling and clear communication so both pets and families feel supported throughout the visit.
Addressing concerns early can prevent conditions from worsening and reduce the need for more advanced emergency care.
When something feels “not quite right,” urgent care gives pet owners reassurance and professional guidance.
Urgent Care may be appropriate if your pet is experiencing:
• Vomiting or diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours
• Minor wounds or lacerations
• Limping or sudden mobility issues
• Eye redness or discharge
• Ear infections
• Allergic reactions (mild to moderate)
• Decreased appetite
• Coughing or mild breathing changes
If your pet is experiencing severe trauma, difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, or poisoning, immediate emergency care is necessary. We will guide you to the appropriate facility if advanced or 24-hour emergency services are required.
We treat many urgent conditions, including wounds, mild breathing issues, vomiting, urinary obstruction, minor trauma, and more. For complex cases needing overnight care or intensive monitoring, our team can assist with rapid referral to specialty centers in Columbus.
Costs and visit length depend on your pet’s specific needs and the level of urgent treatment required. For fee details and personalized timing, call (614) 451-4772 and our team will guide you through available options and financial resources such as CareCredit.
If possible, bring your pet in a secure carrier or on a leash. Gather any relevant medical history, medications, or details about the concern. Our team uses Fear Free protocols to help ease your pet’s stress upon arrival.
Urgent veterinary care addresses trauma, poisoning, breathing changes, severe illness, sudden pain, and other urgent symptoms. Early attention helps manage discomfort and support your pet’s recovery.
Call or visit Northwest Animal Hospital at 1071 Old Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220. Walk in Mondays and Tuesdays from 8am–12pm for urgent needs, or call during business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8am–6pm, Friday: 8am–5pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday: 8am–1pm. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
If your pet needs urgent care in Columbus, contact Northwest Animal Hospital right away. Call us at (614) 451-4772 or visit our easily accessible location across from FedEx at 1071 Old Henderson Road, Columbus, OH 43220.
For questions or if you’re unsure whether your pet needs urgent attention, call and speak with our caring veterinary team.
Your pet’s safety, health, and comfort are at the heart of every urgency visit. Choose Northwest Animal Hospital, the direction to better pet care in Columbus.
