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Urgent Care

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care: Competent, Compassionate Care for Pet Health Concerns.

Not every health scare is an emergency, but that doesn’t mean it can wait. Our urgent care services provide same-day or next-day veterinary attention for pets who need treatment for illness or minor injury.

What Is Urgent Veterinary Care?

Urgent care is ideal for situations that require timely medical attention but are not life-threatening. Contact us if your pet shows signs like:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea that persists for more than 24 hours

  • Limping or lameness

  • Minor wounds or injuries

  • Eye discharge or squinting

  • Sudden lethargy or appetite loss

  • Coughing or sneezing

  • Urinary accidents or discomfort

We’ll evaluate your pet quickly, provide relief, and determine whether more advanced treatment is needed.

Why Choose Our Urgent Care?

We offer:

  • Same-day or next-day appointments (as available)

  • In-house diagnostics for faster results

  • On-site pharmacy for immediate prescriptions

  • Gentle, low-stress handling for anxious pets

  • Clear communication about cost and care options

Our goal is to provide efficient, compassionate treatment, getting your pet back to feeling better as soon as possible.

What to Expect During Your Visit

  1. Quick check-in and triage by our veterinary team

  2. Physical exam and diagnostic testing if needed (e.g., X-rays, bloodwork)

  3. Discussion of findings and recommended treatment plan

  4. Medications, wound care, or further monitoring as needed

If we identify a more serious issue, we’ll guide you through the next steps and refer to specialists or emergency care if appropriate.

Your pet’s health shouldn’t have to wait. When something seems off, we’re here to help—without the ER hassle.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.


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Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret is a walk-in facility only.

Here at Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret, hospitalized pets must be picked up by 7:00 AM the following morning or a $50 late fee will be charged. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to pick up their pet and transfer, if necessary, to their regular veterinarian.

Patients are seen in order of arrival to the clinic at Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret but animals with critical, life-threatening problems naturally take priority.

For your safety, Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret asks that you allow the technician to restrain your pet during the examination. Please keep your face and hands out of reach of your pet during this time.

For the safety of your pet and other clients/patients within Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret, all pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

For the safety, of Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven-Carteret staff and the well-being of your pet, we request that you inform us prior to examining your pet if it is aggressive or has a tendency to bite.