Veterinary Urgent Care Services
Compassionate Urgent Care for Dogs & Cats
Littleton Area Veterinary Urgent Care provides prompt, high-quality medical care for pets experiencing urgent conditions.
Our experienced veterinary team is equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries using advanced in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, ultrasound, and modern treatment capabilities.
Whether your pet is dealing with sudden illness, pain, injury, or an unexpected medical concern, we’re here to help when your regular veterinarian may not be available.
What to Expect
Pets are triaged upon arrival, and critically ill patients are always seen first. Non-critical patients are evaluated in the order they arrive.
Our team provides:
- Advanced diagnostic evaluations
- Outpatient treatment for illness and injury
- Wound care and stabilization
- Sedated procedures
- Emergency stabilization prior to transfer if needed
If overnight hospitalization or specialty care is required, we will assist in arranging transfer to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.
Dogs, Cats & Exotic Pets
We primarily treat dogs and cats.
Limited care for exotic pets may be available at the discretion of the on-staff veterinarian for services such as pain management, fluids, or antibiotics. Please call ahead to determine if your exotic pet can be seen.
Due to a severe staff allergy, we are unfortunately unable to treat rabbits.
Commonly Performed In-House Diagnostics
Our hospital is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic technology to help us quickly evaluate your pet’s condition and begin treatment as efficiently as possible.er they arrive.
Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing
- STAT laboratory blood tests
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Serum biochemical analysis
- Blood gas analysis
- Urinalysis
- Blood lactate measurement
- Coagulation testing
- Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) testing
- Parvovirus testing
Imaging & Monitoring
- Digital radiography (X-rays)
- Board-certified radiology review
- Scanning ultrasound
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Blood pressure monitoring
Common Urgent Conditions We Treat
We treat a wide variety of urgent medical conditions and injuries, including:
- Vomiting & diarrhea limping or mobility issues
- Lacerations & wounds
- Skin infections & allergies
- Ear infections
- Eye problems
- Urinary tract infections
- Tick-borne illnesses & parasites
- Kennel cough & respiratory concerns
- Pain or sudden discomfort
- Abscesses
- Toxin exposure
- Hit-by-car injuries
- End-of-life care & euthanasia
Sedated Procedures
Certain procedures may require sedation for patient comfort and safety. Procedures performed at Littleton Area Veterinary Urgent Care may include:
- Abscess treatment
- Minor & major wound repair
- Porcupine quill removal
- Splinting fractures
Surgical procedures may be performed at the discretion of the on-staff veterinarian depending on caseload, procedure type, and doctor availability. Emergency surgery fees may apply.