Due to staffing issues and overwhelming demand for our standard veterinary services, Advanced Care Animal Clinic is unable to provide emergency care at this time. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency or needs urgent care, please contact one of the emergency animal hospitals listed below.

(360) 651-8000     After-Hours Emergencies

Diamond Veterinary Hospital

OPEN 24/7

Call: (425) 437-3448


Pet Emergency Center

OPEN: Evenings, Weekends & Holidays

Call: (360) 848-5911


Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency

Follow these steps if you are experiencing a veterinary emergency: 

  • Call Ahead If Possible - Call one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above to let them know you are on your way. 
  • Follow Instructions Provided - When you call the emergency pet hospital to let them know you are on your way, staff may provide instructions to help you apply first aid or otherwise help comfort your pet. Follow these instructions carefully. 
  • Remain Calm - Stay calm and be extra careful around your pet. Animals in pain often react negatively toward anyone trying to help and may bite or scratch.
  • Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to one of the emergency vet locations above.

Emergency Veterinary Care FAQs

Please review our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about where to take your pet during a medical emergency. 

  • Do I need to call ahead?

    Due to staffing issues and current overwhelming demand for our standard veterinary services, our team at Advanced Care Animal Clinic is unable to treat emergency cases.

    For urgent and emergency veterinary care, please call one of the emergency animal hospitals listed above to request further instructions to let them know you are on your way. 

  • When is your clinic open?

    Our veterinarians are unable to see emergency cases at this time, but do see patients by appointment during our regular business hours:

    • Monday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Wednesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Friday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Saturday:Closed
    • Sunday:Closed
     

  • What situations require emergency veterinary care?

    These situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

    • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
    • Injuries to the eye(s)
    • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
    • Fractured bones or severe lameness
    • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
    • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
    • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
    • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
    • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
    • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
    • Heat stress or heatstroke
    • Seizures and/or staggering
    • Unconsciousness
  • How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

    In Smokey Point, emergency animal care is similar to any human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

    We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide same-day care for your dog or cat. 

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