We’re here when your pet’s care can’t wait
Is your pet experiencing an emergency?
Know when to go: Does your pet need urgent or emergency care?
Davies Animal Medical Hospital proudly serves as the area’s only source of emergency and urgent veterinary care.
Our expert team and fully equipped facility are prepared to diagnose, stabilize, and treat a wide range of serious illnesses, injuries, and time-sensitive conditions.
We’re here when you and your pet need us most with:
- Convenient hours, 7 days a week
- Same-day availability for urgent concerns (please call ahead so that we can prepare for your visit)
- Rapid triage to prioritize critical pets
- Flexible treatment options to fit your needs
- Advanced care, daytime hospitalization, and surgery on-site
Common conditions we treat
Emergencies are life-threatening conditions and injuries, while pets with urgent needs are generally stable, but may be experiencing pain or discomfort.
The range of conditions we treat includes:
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse
- Extreme weakness or lethargy
- Accidents such as being hit by a car or falling from height
- Inability to urinate
- Eye issues
- Animal/wildlife attack
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Allergic reactions
- Limping or changes in mobility
- Minor wounds
- Toxin ingestion*
- And more
*Don’t wait for signs to appear. Timely veterinary care can prevent your pet’s illness or injury from worsening.
What to expect: Step-by-step
When every second counts, knowing what to expect can help you stay calm.
#1: Call us
If you’re unsure if your pet needs urgent or emergency care, our team can triage their condition over the phone. This helps our team prepare for your pet’s arrival (in an emergency) or plan for their appointment (urgent care).
#2: Admission
If your pet is in distress, they’ll be taken to treatment right away. Our care coordinators will escort you to an exam room and gather additional information. If your pet is stable or is here for urgent care, they’ll be seen in order of priority.
#3: Care
Your pet’s veterinarian and care team will keep you informed of their condition and any recommended testing, procedures, or treatments—many of which can be performed on site. For advanced or specialty services, your pet may be referred to another veterinary care facility.
During discharge, you’ll receive detailed information about any medications, at-home care, or follow-up appointments.
Still unsure? Our team is happy to discuss your pet’s condition over the phone. Call us at (530) 671-3014 for assistance.
After-hours emergency resources
Don’t wait. Contact the nearest 24/7 facility:
- Valley Oak Veterinary Center, 2480 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy Chico, CA 95928. Phone: 530-342-7387
- UC Davis Veterinary Hospital—Small Animal Clinic, Visitor Parking Lot 50, 944 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA 95616. Phone: 530-752-1393
FAQs
How long will I have to wait for my pet to be seen?
Emergency patients are triaged in order of urgency so that pets with life-threatening injuries can receive timely care. Urgent care patients are often seen between scheduled appointments. We understand that waiting can be stressful and make every effort to provide prompt care, but wait times will vary based on the volume and urgency of other cases.
Do I need to call ahead when bringing my pet in for an emergency or urgent care?
Although not required for emergencies, we do recommend calling ahead whenever possible to help us prepare for your pet’s arrival. This can save precious time in an emergency.
Do you perform emergency surgery?
Our facility and team are equipped to handle many common emergency procedures, including stabilization of critical patients, pyometra (infected uterus) surgery, emergency C-section, bloat correction, amputation, foreign body removal, and more.
Help is here: Emergency and urgent care for pets
Pet health can change rapidly. Stay one step ahead with emergency and urgent care at Davies Animal Medical Hospital.
Hours: Open 8 a.m.–8 p.m., 7 days a week
Location: 1630 Sierra Ave, Yuba City, CA 95993
Phone: 530-671-3014