Urgent & Same-Day Pet Care in Clovis — Immediate Help When Your Pet Needs It Most

If your pet is injured, sick, or suddenly acting out of character, don’t wait. The team at Alta Animal Hospital is ready to provide rapid, compassionate care when your pet can’t wait for a regular appointment.

What To Do When Your Pet Needs Urgent Care (Instant Action)

Call Alta Animal Hospital Immediately (559) 298-6509 Or visit 585 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. Our staff will guide you over the phone and prepare our medical team for your pet’s arrival.

Avoid At-Home Treatments Never give human medications or induce vomiting without professional advice. If your pet ingested something, bring the container or label to help our team assess toxicity.

Urgent Care Services

At Alta Animal Hospital, we handle urgent health concerns that can’t wait for a regular appointment. Our clinic is fully equipped to stabilize, diagnose, and treat pets on the spot — with in-house bloodwork results in as little as 30 minutes.

Our Urgent Care Services Include:

Urgent Examinations: Rapid assessment of sudden illness or injury.
In-House Diagnostics: Comprehensive bloodwork, urinalysis, and lab results within minutes.
Critical Care Treatments: IV fluids, pain control, and stabilization.
Urgent Surgery: For emergencies like pyometra, foreign body removal, or abscesses.
Toxin & Poison Treatment: Immediate stabilization and decontamination.
Follow-Up Care: Ongoing monitoring and recovery support.

For after-hours emergencies or cases requiring overnight hospitalization, we will refer you to a trusted 24-hour emergency hospital.

When to Bring Your Pet In Immediately

Recognizing the signs early can save your pet’s life. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek veterinary help right away:

Breathing Problems or Collapse — Labored breathing, choking, fainting
Seizures or Disorientation — Shaking, loss of coordination, or toxin exposure
Severe Vomiting or Diarrhea — Persistent or bloody episodes
Trauma or Injury — Accidents, falls, fights, or fractures
Poisoning or Ingestion — Chocolate, household cleaners, human medications
Sudden Lameness or Pain — Inability to stand, whimpering, or limping
Difficulty Urinating — Straining, crying, or inability to pass urine

Our team is trained to manage urgent scenarios with precision and care — and we’ll refer to specialty or emergency hospitals when advanced care is needed.

Why Pet Owners Trust Alta Animal Hospital for Urgent Care

Fast In-House Diagnostics

Comprehensive bloodwork and lab testing mean fast answers — often in just 30 minutes — so treatment can begin right away.

Compassionate, Multilingual Team

Our caring staff treats your pet with empathy and skill. Se habla español. Punjabi and Hindi also spoken

Walk-Ins & Same-Day Appointments

When your pet can’t wait, neither should you. We accept walk-ins and same-day urgent appointments.

Competitive, Transparent Pricing

Quality urgent care shouldn’t break the bank. We offer competitive prices and flexible payment options.

Frequently asked questions

Urgent Care FAQs

1. How do I know if my pet's issue is urgent?

If your pet is in pain, vomiting repeatedly, struggling to breathe, or has sustained trauma, call immediately — it’s safer to get checked than to wait.

2. Do I need an appointment for urgent care?

No, walk-ins are accepted for all urgent cases. Calling ahead helps our team prepare for your pet’s arrival.

3. What payment options are available?

We accept CareCredit, Scratchpay, and Cherry Pay to make urgent care accessible and affordable. Pet insurance is also accepted.

4. Are you open on weekends?

Yes! We’re open 8 AM – 9 PM, 7 days a week for urgent and routine care.

5. Do you handle after-hours emergencies?

We provide urgent care during our open hours. For overnight emergencies, we will refer you to a trusted 24-hour emergency hospital in the area.