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Emergency Care

Our Emergency Number - 303 366 2639

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has been providing 24-hour emergency care to the community since 1971. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, there is experienced veterinary staff on site. With our capable staff and advanced medical/surgical capabilities we are able to provide a wide range of lifesaving procedures to treat the seriously ill or injured animal.

Map & Directions

All emergencies are prioritized based on the severity of your pet’s condition. Patients will be seen by a veterinarian in order of priority. There may be delays for priority II and III patients. We know you are worried about your pet. We understand because we are pet owners too. Thank you for understanding our priority process.

To understand your priority level, click here.

Priority #1 – Life saving measure to be applied immediately:

Poisoning	Bloat (GDV)	Snake Bite Envenomation
Allergic Reactions	Actively Seizuring	Choking
Collapse	Major Trauma (vehicular, animal attack)	Excessive Bleeding
Heat Stroke	Penetrating Bite Wounds Around	Difficulty Breathing
Hypothermia	Neck or Chest	Unable to Urinate

Priority #2 – Wait times may apply:

Frequent Vomiting	Closed Fractures	Can Urinate But With Straining
Bloody Diarrhea	Blood in Urine
Paralysis	Birthing Difficulties

Priority #3 – Not life threatening (wait times may be prolonged):

Abscess	Sneezing/Nasal Discharge	Skin Conditions
Foxtail	Stable Chronic Disease	Sore Ears/Eyes
Minor Wood/Lacerations	Limping

Please advise our front desk team if your pet’s condition changes.