Urgent Veterinary Care in Westfield

24 Hour Emergency Care in Westfield

If your pet needs urgent or emergency care, contact one of the 24 hour emergency vets below:

Steps to Take If Your Pet Needs Urgent Care

If your pet is sick or injured and needs prompt veterinary attention, follow these steps to help them get the care they need.

• Call Ahead - Contact us during regular business hours to discuss your pet's symptoms and confirm appointment availability. We do not accept walk-ins for urgent care.
• Follow Instructions Provided - Our team will assess your pet's needs over the phone and advise you on the next steps, including whether an appointment at our clinic is appropriate.
• Keep Your Pet Comfortable - Help your pet stay calm and comfortable while waiting for care. Handle them gently, as animals experiencing pain or discomfort may react unexpectedly.
• Bring Your Pet In For Care - If an appointment is available, transport your pet safely to our Westfield veterinary clinic. If your pet requires immediate, life-saving treatment, please visit one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above.

Urgent Care FAQs

Learn more about urgent veterinary care and same-day sick appointments at Westfield Animal Hospital by reading our frequently asked questions below.

• Do I need to call ahead?

  Yes. If your cat or dog requires urgent veterinary attention, you must contact us before arriving at the clinic. Our team will discuss your pet's symptoms and determine whether we can accommodate an appointment. We do not accept walk-ins for urgent care.

  If we are unable to accommodate your pet, we may recommend visiting one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above.

• Do you offer same-day urgent care appointments?

  We can often accommodate same-day sick appointments for cats and dogs during our regular business hours, depending on veterinarian availability. However, we do not have a veterinarian dedicated to emergency cases, and our same-day appointments are not intended for pets requiring immediate, life-saving treatment.

  Please call ahead so our team can assess your pet's needs and advise you on the appropriate next steps.

• When is your clinic open?

  Our veterinarians see patients for urgent care and sick appointments during our regular business hours, subject to availability:

  • Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Wednesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
  • Thursday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday:08:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Sunday:Closed

  For life-threatening emergencies, please contact one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above.

• What situations may require urgent veterinary care?

  If your pet is showing signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behaviour, they may benefit from an urgent veterinary appointment. Some examples include:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea
  • Reduced appetite or changes in drinking habits
  • Mild to moderate limping or discomfort
  • Ear infections or persistent scratching
  • Skin irritation, rashes, or minor wounds
  • Eye redness, irritation, or discharge
  • Coughing, sneezing, or other mild respiratory symptoms
  • Changes in urination or bowel movements
  • Unusual lethargy or changes in behaviour

  Please call us to discuss your pet's symptoms before arriving. Our team can help determine whether a same-day appointment is appropriate.

  If your pet is experiencing severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, suspected poisoning, an inability to urinate, or another potentially life-threatening condition, please seek immediate attention at an emergency animal hospital.

• How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

  Wait times can vary depending on our appointment schedule and the needs of other patients. While we do our best to accommodate same-day sick appointments, availability is limited and we cannot guarantee an immediate appointment.

  Please call ahead so we can let you know if an appointment is available. If your pet requires more immediate attention than we can provide, we may direct you to an emergency animal hospital.

• Do you offer overnight veterinary care?

  No, Westfield Animal Hospital does not provide overnight veterinary care. If your pet requires overnight monitoring or hospitalization, our team can discuss referral options for a facility equipped to provide this level of care.

• What types of animals do you treat?

  We provide urgent veterinary care and same-day sick appointments for cats and dogs at Westfield Animal Hospital, subject to availability.