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UrgentVet

UrgentVet offers same-day veterinary care for minor injuries and illnesses in cats and dogs.

08/28/2024

Ares the Great Dane and Prometheus the Belgian Malinois both came in with ear infections. After running an ear cytology, we sent them home with the right medications to get those ears feeling better in no time! 💙

If your pet is shaking their head or scratching their ears, don’t wait—come see us! 🩺

08/28/2024

Everyone knows that a sick pet is no walk in the park. But you can walk right into our clinic today! 🐕

08/27/2024

Did you know grapes can be toxic for dogs? Stella, a sweet Pomeranian, found this out the hard way. Thankfully, her pet parents acted fast and brought her to UrgentVet. We induced vomiting to safely get the grape out and kept her comfortable afterward. 💙

If your pet eats something they shouldn’t, quick action is key. We’re here to help! 🩺

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 We’re so thankful for the wonderful dogs we get to care for every day. They bring so much joy to our lives, and it’s our privilege to be there for them when they need a little extra care. Celebrate your furry friends today, and know that we’re always here when they need us!

08/25/2024

A few of this week’s cases at UrgentVet:

🍬 Ate a whole box of peanut M&Ms
🚗 Jumped out of a car window
🛋 Fell off the couch
🐝 Stung on the nose by a bee
👀 Lots of sudden eye goop
👂 Yucky, itchy ears
😿 Litter box problems

We’re here when your dog or cat needs a helping paw. Save your spot online or just walk in.

08/24/2024

If your pet isn’t feeling well, we’re all ears. 🐾 Sometimes it’s obvious—like vomiting, diarrhea, or not eating. Other times, you just know something’s off. Our in-clinic diagnostics help us figure out what’s wrong so we can get your pet on the road to recovery. We’re here when your pet needs us most—book your time online or just walk in.

08/23/2024

Pets can’t tell us what’s wrong, so they rely on you to notice when something’s off. At UrgentVet, we use diagnostic tools like X-rays, bloodwork, and ultrasound to quickly identify the issue and treat it. Save your spot online or just walk in—because .

08/22/2024

Here at , we work hard to get furbabies feeling better, faster.

Whether it's ears or rears, tummies or toebeans - our goal is to get your best friend back to their happy, healthy selves.

With same-day reservations, walk-in availability, and the tools and treatments for high-quality care, why wait to be seen?

Call us, book a time slot online, or simply stop in to get your pet checked out whenever you need us. We'll be here for you!

08/22/2024

At UrgentVet, convenient after-hours care is always in style. 🕒 From itchy ears and torn toenails to stolen snacks and unexplained limping—we’re here to help. Save your spot online or just walk in. Weekdays 3 PM to 11 PM and weekends 10 AM to 8 PM.

08/21/2024

What is UrgentVet? Think of us like urgent care for pets. 🐾

In human healthcare, you see your regular doctor for wellness visits and planned procedures, and you go to the ER when it’s life-threatening. For everything in between, you visit urgent care.

The same applies to veterinary care! Pets visit their regular vet for checkups and vaccinations, and the emergency vet for serious, life-threatening issues. We’re here for everything in between—like cuts, bites, itching, diarrhea, vomiting, limping, scooting, and more.

Save your spot online or just walk in. We’re open weekdays 3 PM to 11 PM and weekends 10 AM to 8 PM.

08/21/2024

As part of our motto, we make sure to spend quality time with your furry friends and make sure they feel calm, comfortable, and loved when they are with us! 🐱

08/21/2024

At UrgentVet, we believe in keeping your pets happy and stress-free. That's why we go the extra mile to ensure your furry friends feel calm, comfortable, and cared for during every visit. 🐱

08/20/2024

Our species-specific exam rooms are just one of the many Fear Free features in our clinics. We also offer non-slip flooring, dimmable lighting, calming scents, distraction treats, low-noise scales, and glass enclosures. We believe your pet’s emotional well-being is crucial to their recovery, so we go the extra mile to ensure comfort and support during their visit.

08/19/2024

Meet the palm-sized pipsqueak with a big name: Theodore!

Luckily, Theodore was found this morning my some very kind people who brought him to us for an evaluation. He had an infected paw that required treatment, with special attention to keeping him licking or chewing at his foot.

With such a small head and neck, we had to get creative with creating an e-collar that would be comfy and appropriately sized to protect his toes. Thanks to our pet care associate, Precious, Theodore was fitted with his own custom cone!

We hope you feel better and have a great life in your new home buddy!

08/19/2024

Did you know certain flowers are toxic to cats? 💐

While they may look beautiful and smell wonderful, some flowers can be dangerous to our feline friends. If you love having flowers at home or your cat explores the garden, be sure to choose “cat-safe” options like Roses, Sunflowers, Zinnias, and Marigolds. 🌸

08/18/2024

At UrgentVet, we believe your pet’s emotional well-being is a crucial part of their recovery. We go the extra mile to ensure your furry family member feels supported while they’re with us.

08/17/2024

With the heat still in full swing, remember that our furry friends feel it too! Walking your dog in hot weather can lead to heatstroke and other injuries. Here's why: Concrete and asphalt retain heat, making it much hotter for your pet, and these surfaces can burn their paw pads. When it’s above 80-85 degrees, it’s best to walk your dog in the early morning or at dusk. If that’s not possible, keep walks short and stay on the grass. Always provide plenty of water and watch for signs of heatstroke, such as excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, and confusion. If you notice any of these, bring your pet to us right away.

08/17/2024

Another pup masquerading as a Chinese Crested came by to visit us as and received care from our veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Bear!

Braydee is actually a Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese mix who has , causing her to be totally hairless on her body while still maintaining silky soft fur on her face and legs.

The fur on Braydee's face was hiding the cause of her signs, which included a decrease in food intake and rubbing at her face. What we found was actually irritation and infection of the commissure - the area where the top and bottom lips come together at the corner of the mouth.

After checking bloodwork to ensure her kidney and liver function was normal, we sent Braydee and her pawrent home with anti-inflammatory pain medication, antibiotics, probiotics, and topical wipes to help clear up the infection and keep her comfortable.

We hope you're feeling so much better Braydee!

08/16/2024

From minor injuries to sudden illnesses, UrgentVet has you covered. Open outside normal hours and on holidays! 🐾🩺

08/15/2024

My what big eyes you have!

Costello, 2.5 year old hefty boi of 18 lbs, showed off his moon-sized peepers when he came to see us for eating a balloon string a week ago!

Mr. Costello was asymptomatic for signs associated with a linear foreign body but it's always ideal to have a pet checked out even if you're not 100% sure ingestion occurred.

If your pet gets into anything they shouldn't, please don't hesitate to bring them over to us at .

We are here to help, because your pet can't wait to feel better!

08/14/2024

Smiles all around at because we’re open after hours for your furry friend's urgent care needs! 🐾✨

08/14/2024

Sweet Gus here got ahold of a mushroom out in the yard prior to presenting to us at UrgentVet-Carytown and his owners were concerned he may have ingested some.

Since we didn't know the type of mushroom, a call to the ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center @ (888) 426-4435, lead to the mushroom being positively identified as a non-lethal species, but could lead to GI upset.

Thanks to the and other who dedicate their time and knowledge to pet owners around the world, we knew how to proceed with the appropriate care for Gus at the recommendation of .

His little camel hump is due to the to help rehydrate him, and we administered activated charcoal to absorb any compounds produced by the mushroom that may upset his stomach. In typical fashion, he gobbled it all up with just a small about of baby food.

We hope you're feeling much better Gus!

08/14/2024

Sweet Gus here got ahold of a mushroom out in the yard prior to presenting to us at UrgentVet-Carytown and his owners were concerned he may have ingested some.

Since we didn't know the type of mushroom, a call to the ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center @ (888) 426-4435, lead to the mushroom being positively identified as a non-lethal species, but could lead to GI upset.

Thanks to the and other who dedicate their time and knowledge to pet owners around the world, we knew how to proceed with the appropriate care for Gus at the recommendation of .

His little camel hump is due to the to help rehydrate him, and we administered activated charcoal to absorb any compounds produced by the mushroom that may upset his stomach. In typical # Labrador fashion, he gobbled it all up with just a small about of baby food.

We hope you're feeling much better Gus!

08/12/2024

Can you guess the breed??

Alfred here is a breed we don't see very often and did a great job being a true gentleman and ambassador during his visit to us here at UrgentVet - Carytown!

Presented to us with signs of GI upset, after running some diagnostic bloodwork, we determined Alfred was experiencing some mild pancreatitis.

After rehydrating him with subcutaneous fluids and administering medications to help with nausea and vomiting, Alfred was feeling much peppier than he had been!

We sent him home with well wishes and a bland, low fat, easily digestible prescription diet to reduce the risk of further insult to his pancreas and GI tract.

Alfred gave a big, "Thank you!" to his caregiver, Christina, seen here trying to get this wiggly boy to hold still for his photo!

We hope you're back to feeling like the superstar you are, Alfred!

08/10/2024

Are you planning on spending tomorrow out there enjoying the ?

This sweet named Petunia sure is ready to celebrate with a few reminders!

¬ Be sure to watch those temperatures if you decide to bring Fluffy to the event 🌡️☀️
¬ Bring water, keep yourself and Lassie hydrated 🍶🧊
¬ If you can't hold your hand to the ground for more than a few seconds, it's too hot for Fido's paws! 🐾 🔥
¬ If you are concerned about your pet, please don't hesitate to give us a call or go online to book a reservation with us. 🐩🐕‍🦺🐕🦮🐈🩺🩻💉🩸💊🔬🩹

Because your pet can't wait to feel better!

08/08/2024

Don't let the name fool you! Cleo here is a precious baby boy that came to us here at UrgentVet-Carytown due to some unusual urinary signs that his mama was quick to catch.

Cleo was a big fan of some squeeze cheese during his exam and while we obtained a sterile urine sample to determine the cause of his urinary signs.

Upon performing his urinalysis, we found a type of crystal forming, called struvites. These crystals, when they begin to clump together, can lead to a life-threatening emergency called a urinary obstruction.

Thankfully, Cleo was not blocked and able to pass urine on his own while visiting us.

Crystalluria is not uncommon in male cats and can be managed with an appropriate prescription diet, increasing your cat's water intake, and in recurrent cases, surgical intervention. Lucky for this little guy, he got to go home with pain medications and recommendations for a prescription urinary diet.

We hope you're feeling much better, Cleo!

08/05/2024

Did you know we treat Muppets here at ?

At least pets who cosplay as Muppets!

Tux here definitely won in the Big Paws Department when he visited us yesterday with some irritation and inflammation between his toes.

While he was a little nervous, he was a total champ for his injectable sedation so we could get a good look under those bell bottoms and perform a skin cytology to see what was going on.

After his diagnostics, we were able to identify evidence of an infection and sent Tux home with antibiotics and topical medication to help with the discomfort and itching.

We hope you feel so much better, handsome boy!

08/03/2024

It's !!

Nala, a petite 8 year old paid us a visit after developing some ocular discharge and lethargy.

To keep Nala comfy and feeling safe, she stayed in the room with her mom for the entire visit. She made herself nice and cozy on her tucked in her blankies as we performed her diagnostics. She didn't have to lift a paw!

We sent Nala home with some medications to help her feel better and we hope she's back to her normal self soon! 🩵

07/31/2024

Callie the Cavalier chilled out in her Casco cage while we treated her for colitis this past weekend.

When her pawrents brought her to us, Callie was exhibiting some concerning signs. Her owners described seeing black, tarry diarrhea and made the smart decision to bring her to us for care.

Black, tarry stool, especially in pets receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) is something that needs to be addressed by a veterinarian promptly to find the cause and severity.

Black, tarry stools can be indicative of an upper GI bleed, stomach ulcer, or other problem.

After we performed diagnostics to identify potential causes and complications that could result from the cause, we provided Callie with treatment here in the hospital and sent her home with medications to help protect her stomach and GI tract.

We hope you're feeling so much better sweet girl!

07/31/2024

UrgentVet visits, passionate pet loves, and a whole lot of trust—because even non-life threatening emergencies deserve the best care. 🐾❤️

07/30/2024

Groovy dude, Benny, was a big fan of pet care associate, Keegan, as well as the spray cheese he got during his visit with us here at !

This canine chameleon sure tricked us with his fashionable fur, sporting a look that, at first glance, made us think he's a Chinese Crested!

Benny had developed a hot spot behind his fabulous right ear and was feeling quite itchy and uncomfortable.

We performed an ear cytology to rule out an ear infection and treated him with medications to help clear his infection and make him more comfortable.

We hope you feel better Benny!

07/28/2024

with lucky little Smelly!

This bold little boy stepped out of the bushes and right into our hearts this weekend 💕

This little stray-turned-house kitten was brought to us here at after approaching some very kindhearted people while out walking their pup!

Smelly was such a brave kiddo during his exam and chowed down on some food and treats! We love visits!

We hope you have an amazing life in your new home buddy!

07/25/2024

Josie would like to take a vacation far away, but earned herself a trip to UrgentVet instead!

A sweet-as-Hershey's-kisses chocolate Labrador, Josie acquired a small wound to her left side while at doggie daycare. Before we sedated her to repair the wound, Josie was very excited to show us how pretty she can sit!

Her wound repair went smoothly and Josie is back home recovering from her procedure. We hope you feel better soon!

07/23/2024

Fear-Free and comfy! Our pets give two paws up for the new Casco enclosures at UrgentVet 🐾✨

07/23/2024

Today we wished Dr. Thompson a very happy birthday!!

Dr. Thompson is our part-time dogtor and has dedicated herself to providing high-quality care to the pets of RVA!

Join us in wishing her a very merry birthday! 🎉 🎂

Special shout out to for providing this beautiful, scrumptious cake for us all to enjoy!

07/21/2024

China, an outgoing and opinionated older ladycat, came to see us for limping and discomfort in her paws.

During her exam, she was quite painful and wasn't too willing to let the doctor give her tootsies a thorough evaluation.

With her pawrent's approval, we gave her some sedation and injectable analgesia to make her more comfortable and better allow us to provide the care she needed.

Once we were able to get a better look, we found she had quite the nail bed infection!

A cytology was performed and revealed cocci bacteria and degenerative neutrophils. Being able to perform diagnostics like this allows us to appropriate prescribe the necessary treatment to address the infection.

We hope you feel so much better, China!

07/18/2024

Here at we take the OW out of Meow 🐱🐾

07/17/2024

Jamie and Gus make a pretty perfect pair, don't you think?

When Gus came in for sneezing, and ocular and nasal discharge after being adopted, his new pawrents wanted to have him looked at to make sure he was okay.

After his exam with our doctor, we treated him for conjunctivitis, not an uncommon finding in cats that have had upper respiratory infections.

Gus and Jamie certainly enjoyed each other's company! We hope you're feeling much better little guy!

07/15/2024

"So your diagnosis is that I'm the Goodest Girl?"

Nashville, a sweet hound mix full of tricks, came to see us for an irritated left front paw. During her visit she made sure to show off just how smart she is, giving us her paw, laying down on the exam room scale, and being an A+ patient to work with.

After we diagnosed her with pododermatitis (inflammation of the skin of the paw), we fitted her with an e-collar to prevent her from licking and chewing at her paw and allowing the skin to heal,a and sent her home with medications to help her heal.

We hope you're feeling much better, Nashville! ❤️

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3531 Ellwood Avenue
Richmond, VA
23221

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Monday	3pm - 11pm
Tuesday	3pm - 11pm
Wednesday	3pm - 11pm
Thursday	3pm - 11pm
Friday	3pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

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