When pet emergencies happen, our team provides compassionate urgent care with the expertise Asheville pet owners trust. We treat everything from accidental poisonings (common with local plants like rhododendron) to injuries from wildlife encounters in our mountain surroundings.
Our clinic is equipped to handle critical cases with on-site diagnostics including digital x-rays and ultrasound. We stabilize patients before referring to specialty hospitals when needed. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with local emergency clinics to ensure continuity of care. Common urgent cases we see include heat exhaustion in summer (despite our milder temperatures) and paw injuries from winter ice melt products.
Our clinic is equipped to handle critical cases with on-site diagnostics including digital x-rays and ultrasound. We stabilize patients before referring to specialty hospitals when needed. For after-hours emergencies, we partner with local emergency clinics to ensure continuity of care. Common urgent cases we see include heat exhaustion in summer (despite our milder temperatures) and paw injuries from winter ice melt products.
Our Process
- 01 Step 1: Immediate triage by our veterinary team
- 02 Step 2: Stabilization and pain management
- 03 Step 3: Diagnostic testing to identify the issue
- 04 Step 4: Treatment plan discussion with pet owner
Benefits
- Rapid response to critical situations
- On-site diagnostics for faster treatment
- Pain management expertise
- Seamless referrals when needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common pet emergencies in Asheville?
We frequently see toxicity cases from mushrooms or plants, wildlife encounters, and weather-related issues like hypothermia in winter or dehydration in summer.
Should I call before bringing in an emergency?
If possible, yes - this helps us prepare. But come immediately for life-threatening situations like difficulty breathing or severe trauma.