Daytime Emergency & Urgent Care
Your Pet’s Lifeline
Available Monday – Saturday: 9am – 9pm
CALL AHEAD: (949)426-7700 — If your pet is experiencing an emergency, you MUST CALL BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL so we can confirm our team has capacity to accommodate. Urgent care appointments can be scheduled by phone or through our online portal.
At Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital, we’re proud to provide both daytime emergency and urgent care services as an extension of our primary focus: general practice veterinary care.
Our fully equipped facility includes in-house lab diagnostics, X-ray, ultrasound, and a modern, fully equipped surgical suite—all designed to deliver fast and accurate diagnoses when time matters most.
Emergency vs Urgent Care
Knowing the difference can save your pet’s life. Please call us or come in IMMEDIATELY if your pet is experiencing life-threatening symptoms. For urgent symptoms, please seek prompt medical attention by calling, coming in, or scheduling an appointment through our online portal.
Emergency Care Conditions
If your pet is experiencing any of the following during our business hours, CALL FIRST AND COME IN IMMEDIATELY if we confirm availability:
- Not eating or drinking for more than two days
- Weak or rapid pulse
- Choking
- Bloating
- Difficulty breathing
- Fall from a height
- Difficulty giving birth
- Serious trauma (hit by a car)
- Loss of consciousness
- Repeated seizures
- Paralysis
- Excessive or hard-to-control bleeding
Urgent Care Conditions
If your pet is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please seek prompt medical attention by calling or scheduling an appointment through our online portal.
- Skin allergies
- Hives
- Swelling
- Ear infections
- Coughing
- Abscess
- Fever
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Superficial cuts
Expert Emergency Care, When Your Pet Needs It Most
We understand the fear and urgency that comes with pet emergencies. That’s why we stay open late and maintain a skilled emergency team ready to respond quickly and compassionately – as our schedule and resources allow.
Our hospital features:
- A dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
- Experienced emergency-trained veterinarians and nurses
- A focus on fast, accurate treatment at general practice prices
Trust Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital
When your pet needs urgent or emergency care, you can count on Aliso Viejo Animal Hospital for prompt, compassionate, and expert service. We’re open late and always ready to help—because your pet’s health is our top priority. Contact us anytime to learn more or schedule a visit. We’re here when it matters most.
