Not every health concern requires an emergency hospital, but that doesn’t mean your pet should have to wait days for an appointment. At White Oaks Veterinary Hospital, we offer same-day urgent care visits for pets experiencing sudden illness, discomfort, or minor injuries.
Our experienced veterinary team can evaluate your pet, perform diagnostic testing if needed, and begin treatment quickly so your pet can start feeling better as soon as possible.
Urgent care visits are appropriate when your pet is sick or injured but stable. Same-day evaluation may be recommended if your pet is experiencing:
If you notice something unusual about your pet’s behavior or health, it’s always better to have them evaluated.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort can occur for many reasons. We’ll evaluate your pet and provide treatment to help restore normal digestion.
Cuts, scrapes, limping, or minor trauma can often be treated quickly with proper veterinary care.
Ear infections, allergic reactions, rashes, and excessive itching are common urgent concerns that benefit from prompt treatment.
Yes. We recommend calling ahead so our team can confirm same-day availability and prepare for your pet’s arrival. We do our best to accommodate urgent concerns during our regular hours.
Whenever possible, we offer same-day evaluation for urgent concerns. Established patients may also be seen for emergency situations during regular hours as our schedule permits. Calling ahead allows us to determine the best way to help your pet as quickly as possible.
White Oaks Veterinary Hospital refers after-hours emergencies to Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties of Lancaster, a fully staffed 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Both Drs. Lane are shareholders in this practice and work closely with their team to ensure pets receive the care they need when our hospital is closed.
Some conditions require immediate emergency care. If your pet needs advanced or around-the-clock treatment, we may recommend visiting a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties of Lancaster.
Some urgent concerns require tests such as bloodwork, imaging, or urinalysis to help determine the cause of illness and guide treatment. Our team will explain any recommended testing and treatment options during your visit.
