Urgent Care for Pets in Charlotte, NC
Urgent Care Tailored for Pets - Because They Deserve The Best
Your best friend deserves the best care, no matter the day. Our committed Urgent Care Team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here for your family, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can count on us to provide your pet with the same compassionate care you would give them at home. Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical and surgical veterinary services, ensuring that your pet receives the care they need when they need it. Rest easy knowing that your furry friend is in expert hands with us.
If your pet is in need of urgent veterinary care, please call us immediately. If it is after 6pm, please call an open emergency pet care provider
Veterinary Emergency Group - (980) 880-6062
CARE Charlotte - (704) 457-2300
Carolina Veterinary Specialist Matthews - (704) 815-3939
Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is open to receive walk-in urgent care appointments 7:00 am - 6:00 pm daily. Among the services available in our urgent care are in-house blood work, digital x-ray, respiratory therapy, and ultrasound.
Please always call 704-334-4684 to ensure we are not at capacity and can care for your pet.
Discover some urgent care cases Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is ready and able to see today:
- Coughing
- Diarrhea or Vomiting
- Poison/Toxin Ingestion
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Skin Infections
- Limping & Trouble Walking
- Ear Infections
- Urinary Tract Problems
- Minor Wounds & Lacerations
- Bites & Stings
- Dehydration/Excessive Drinking
While we aim to provide a full-scope of veterinary care, there are certain cases and situations that are better managed by an emergency and critical care hospital. In those cases, we will do our best to stabilize your pet and transfer you to the closest emergency facility.
- Serious Trauma Cases: Hit-by-car Incidents
- Overnight Hospitalization
- Critical Care Monitoring
What To Expect During Your Pet’s Urgent Care Visit
Going to a new facility for an urgent care visit can be nerve wracking for anyone, including your pets. Below we will show you what to expect during your urgent care visit. We believe in providing clear communication and superior service during your visit with Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care.
Call ahead
We ask that you call ahead to ensure that our hospital is not at capacity and that our doctor is ready to see your pet. Our Client Service Team is ready to answer any questions you may, give us a call at (704) 334-4684.
Triage
Upon checking in, our CSA’s will show you the waiting area. Once the team is available to see your pet, one of our urgent care staff members will come and start the triage process. We place you into one of our 12 exam rooms, take a history, get vital signs on your pet and collect any samples as needed.
Doctor Exam
A dedicated urgent care doctor will start by doing a physical exam and assess your pet’s illness and/or injury.
Following the exam, your doctor will create an estimate for our Gold Standard of care. This will allow you to see the medicine and cost upfront.
Treatment
After the estimate has been approved, we will take your pet to our treatment room to start all services.
We strive to complete your pet's treatment plan as fast and efficiently as possible to ensure your pet does not get stressed in the treatment room. Once complete, your urgent care team will bring your beloved furry friend back to your designated room and go over any at-home treatment instructions and your dismissal instructions.
Checkout
Our awesome CSA’s at the front desk will check you for all services rendered today.
They will email you an itemized invoice for your keeping. *We do not offer payment plans. Payment is due at the time of service. We accept all major Credit & Debit Cards, Care Credit, and ScratchPay.
Video endoscopy is also available for other procedures. This is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a doctor to look inside body cavities for disease or obstructions. This is particularly useful when a pet has a rawhide, bone, or toy lodged in the esophagus (the food tube) or stomach. Video endoscopy enables us to see inside the esophagus and, in certain cases, retrieve the object with the endoscope without having to resort to surgery. In other cases, we will be better able to judge whether the object will pass through the animal’s system, again avoiding surgery.
A consultation with local specialists in a variety of fields is available on a case-by-case basis.