Urgent Care for Dogs and Cats in New Westminster
When your dog or cat needs attention and cannot wait for a scheduled appointment, Columbia Square Animal Hospital is here to help. Our New Westminster clinic provides same-day urgent care for dogs and cats during all clinic hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No referral is needed. Walk in or call ahead at (604) 521-5572, and our team will do their best to see your pet as quickly as possible. For urgent situations outside our clinic hours, please contact an emergency veterinary facility.
Same-Day Urgent Care in New Westminster
Columbia Square Animal Hospital offers same-day urgent care for dogs and cats during regular clinic hours. This means that if your pet is showing signs that need prompt attention, you do not need to wait days for an appointment or travel to a distant facility. Our family-owned team is familiar with your pet’s history when you are an existing client, and we welcome new patients who need urgent assistance. Urgent situations seen at our clinic range from sudden injuries and suspected ingestions to respiratory changes, sudden-onset illness, and trauma. If you are unsure whether your pet’s situation requires urgent care, calling our team at (604) 521-5572 is always the right first step. We can help you assess the situation over the phone and advise you on whether to come in immediately. Our extended weekday hours until 10:00 PM give working families an important window to seek care without taking time away from work.
When Should You Seek Urgent Care for Your Pet?
Not every health concern is an emergency, but some situations need prompt veterinary attention without delay. Signs that you should contact Columbia Square Animal Hospital right away include: Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, sudden loss of appetite paired with lethargy, limping that began suddenly after activity, difficulty breathing or unusual breathing patterns, a swollen or distended abdomen, pale or white gums, suspected ingestion of a foreign object or toxic substance, trauma from a vehicle accident, fall, or animal bite, and eye injuries or sudden-onset squinting with discharge. If your pet is showing any of these signs during our clinic hours, please call us at (604) 521-5572 or walk in directly.
Urgent Care Services at Columbia Square Animal Hospital
Our team is experienced in assessing and managing a broad range of urgent presentations in dogs and cats during clinic hours. Confirmed services our urgent care team sees include: wound care and laceration assessment, vomiting and diarrhoea, allergic reactions, eye injuries and sudden-onset eye changes, ear problems and acute ear pain, toxin ingestion assessment, pain assessment, urinary concerns including straining or inability to urinate, breathing difficulty assessment, lameness assessment, foreign body removal or assessment, parvovirus care and testing, and heatstroke assessment and management. If your pet is experiencing any of these concerns during our clinic hours, call us at (604) 521-5572 or walk in directly. For situations arising outside our hours, please go to your nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary facility.
What to Expect at Your Urgent Care Visit
When you arrive at Columbia Square Animal Hospital for urgent care, please let the front desk know the nature of your concern so our team can prioritize appropriately. Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical evaluation to assess what is affecting your pet. In many urgent situations, our in-house diagnostic tools, including bloodwork, urinalysis, digital X-ray, and ultrasound, allow us to gather important information during the same visit. Your veterinarian will explain findings clearly and discuss next steps with you before you leave. Our team treats every urgent visit with the same care and attention we bring to scheduled appointments. You are not an interruption. You are why we stay open seven days a week.
FAQs
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Do not wait if your dog or cat needs urgent attention today. Columbia Square Animal Hospital in New Westminster is open seven days a week with extended weekday hours. Walk in or call us directly at (604) 521-5572.