VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency is a 24-hour emergency animal hospital located in Antioch, CA, serving all of East Contra Costa County’s beloved family pets since 2006. We provide immediate triage, advanced diagnostics, and hospitalization for pets with urgent conditions such as trauma, toxin ingestion, breathing issues, seizures, or collapse. When advanced specialty care is needed, we offer seamless transfers to a local VCA specialty hospital. Open 24/7, our compassionate team delivers trusted, expert care when every moment matters.
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency has been providing quality compassionate veterinary care for East Contra Costa County’s beloved family pets since 2006. We are here to cater to your pet’s veterinary emergency and urgent care needs. If your pet is sick or injured and needs urgent care, we’re here for you. We pride ourselves in being the only veterinary emergency hospital in East Contra Costa County. We serve the pets and families of Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Knightsen, Discovery Bay, Byron and Bethel Island, whenever their family veterinarian is closed.
If you suspect that your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, call us immediately at 925-754-5001.
TEAM WORK
Local veterinarians trust us with their patients because they can depend on us to not only provide them with the very best of care, but to also communicate with their hospital. Working together with you and your family veterinarian, we can help ensure your pet’s quality of life is wonderful.
EXCELLENCE
Offering top-of-the-line veterinary medicine in a state-of-the-art hospital is something we believe your pet deserves. Our veterinarians and patient care are expertly trained and very knowledgeable in emergency medicine. They are skilled in the art of critical and emergency care situations.
SUCCESS
The number one goal of our doctors and staff is to have your pet leave our hospital feeling better than when they first arrived. We’re dedicated to your pet’s well being and are prepared to stop at nothing to ensure they are better. Alongside you, we will be your beloved pet’s greatest cheerleader.
We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.
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Pets of the Homeless
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency frequently collaborates with the organization Pets of the Homeless for emergency veterinary services.
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Pet Insurance may help your pet get the best veterinary care when they're sick or injured. There are many providers that offer plans that covers certain unexpected illnesses or injuries throughout your pet's life. Rest assured knowing your pet can receive the best veterinary care, without worrying about the cost.
Our hospital works with Trupanion and can assist you with your pet insurance claim filing needs. We accept Trupanion payment at checkout. To find out more about Trupanion’s insurance coverage and offerings, call 1-855-591-3100 or visit http://trupanion.com/vca.
We accept CareCredit, the pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services—including procedures, medication and more.*
To learn more about CareCredit, or to see if you prequalify, please visit us.
*Subject to credit approval.
Lionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.
Learn more about Lionbridge’s interpretation services: https://www.lionbridge.com/content-transformation-services/interpretation-services/.
