Today
Urgent Care
Every day we’re open, we hold appointments back for pets who need to be seen today. You don’t have to work out how serious it is first — that’s what the call is for.
Go Straight to an Emergency Hospital
Do not wait, do not call first.
- Difficulty breathing, or any open-mouth breathing in a cat
- A male cat straining in the litter box and producing nothing
- A deep-chested dog with a swollen, hard abdomen, retching without producing anything
- Collapse, or a seizure lasting more than two to three minutes
- Known poisoning — rat bait, antifreeze, xylitol, grapes, lilies, human medication
- Uncontrolled bleeding, or being hit by a car
Call Us — We’ll See This Today
These get a same-day appointment, every day we’re open.
- Sudden limping or signs of pain and discomfort
- Wounds, lacerations, and abscesses
- Acute vomiting or diarrhea
- Urinary symptoms such as straining, frequent accidents, or signs of infection
- Allergic reactions, including facial swelling or hives
Calling Us
If something is wrong while we’re open, call us. We’d far rather take a call that turns out to be nothing than have you sitting at home with something that isn’t — and if it does turn out to be nothing, that’s a good outcome, not a wasted appointment.
We aren’t staffed overnight. After hours, or if your pet needs overnight monitoring or a specialist, one of the hospitals below is open — don’t wait for us to open.
Not sure where your pet’s problem falls? Our guide to pet emergencies in Seattle walks through which signs need a vet right now, which need a call today, and which can wait.
Emergency Hospitals Near Us
These three hospitals are open around the clock, every night of the year. They are full emergency hospitals with a veterinarian on site overnight. Go to whichever you can reach fastest — then call us in the morning and we’ll take the care from there.
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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Interbay — about 2½ miles south, straight down 15th Ave
1827 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Open 24/7, 365 days a year
Walk in — they don’t take appointments.
Directions to Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Seattle (opens in a new tab)
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Emerald City Emergency Clinic (opens in a new tab)
Wallingford — about 4 miles east
4102 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Open 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included
Walk-ins accepted; a call on the way helps them get ready for you.
Directions to Emerald City Emergency Clinic (opens in a new tab)
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Animal Medical Center of Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Shoreline — about 7 miles north
17518 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
They ask you to call on your way in.
Directions to Animal Medical Center of Seattle (opens in a new tab)
Addresses, phone numbers and hours were checked on each hospital’s own website in October 2026. Emergency hospitals do occasionally move or change their hours, so if you have a moment, phone ahead on the way.
Common Questions
Do you see emergencies?
Yes — we hold same-day appointments for sick pets every day we’re open, and that covers most of what people mean when they say emergency. The one thing we can’t do is overnight: we aren’t staffed through the night, so a pet who needs round-the-clock monitoring belongs at a 24-hour emergency hospital. If you’re not sure which one you’re dealing with, call us — working that out is our job, not yours.
What should I do if my pet needs a vet outside your hours?
Outside our opening hours, or for anything that needs overnight care, go straight to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital rather than waiting for us to open. The closest to us is Veterinary Emergency Group at 1827 15th Ave W, about two and a half miles south, open around the clock at (564) 888-4898. If it can safely wait until morning, call us first thing and we’ll find you a time that day.
Should I call before coming in?
Please do if you can — a few minutes on the phone means we can have a room and a technician ready when you walk in, instead of you waiting with a worried pet. If you’d rather just come, come. The exception is a true emergency: don’t spend time on the phone, go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital.