Emergency and Urgent Care Vet in Highlands Ranch, CO

Yes. During our regular hours, we hold room in the schedule for some urgent and emergency cases, and we give priority to pets who need to be seen right away. As a general practice clinic for the surrounding community, we handle sudden illness and injury from first assessment through treatment whenever possible. Call ahead at 303.796.0800 whenever you can, so our full-service practice is ready the moment you arrive and your pet moves quickly into a quiet exam room.

If your pet has a crisis when we are closed, go straight to a dedicated 24-hour hospital. We work closely with a trusted around-the-clock partner so your pet is never without options:

CVSG Specialty Center and 24-hour Emergency ER

• Address: 401 E. County Line Rd., Littleton, CO 80122
• Phone: 303-794-1188

Once your pet is stable, we coordinate with their team and pick up follow-up care seamlessly when you return to us.

In an urgent situation, we work you in as fast as we can, often the same day. If we are not able to see your pet, we can guide you to the closest emergency clinic. When you call, describe what you are seeing, and our team will guide you on whether to come in right away. Same-day sick visits are very important to treat as soon as possible. We promise to do our best to see your pet that day if possible. Because of how we care for our patients, because pain and worry should not have to wait for the next open slot. The sooner we can examine your pet, the sooner we can ease their discomfort, and yours.

Every emergency visit begins with triage. We quickly assess your pet’s condition, focus on what is most pressing, and take steps to stabilize them before anything else. Emergency triage and stabilization may include:

• Checking vital signs, breathing, and pain level
• Running in-house lab work and digital imaging for fast answers
• Providing oxygen, fluids, or pain relief as needed
• Reviewing findings and options with you before we move ahead

Because our lab, x-ray, ultrasound, and surgical suite all live in one building, we move from question to answer to treatment without sending you across town. You can learn more about our on-site diagnostic and surgical services anytime.

The most urgent warning signs include labored breathing, pale or blue gums, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, or a seizure. Pets also hide pain by instinct, so quieter shifts can matter just as much. Keep an eye out for:

• Hiding, restlessness, or pacing that is out of character
• Refusing food or water for more than a day
• Weakness or a racing heart
• A swollen face, hives, or sudden intense itching
• Trembling or flinching when gently touched

Trust what you know about your own pet. If your instinct says something is wrong, that feeling alone is worth a call, and reviewing the situations that call for immediate veterinary attention can help you act with confidence.

No. A quick heads-up by phone helps us prepare, though we will never turn away a pet who genuinely needs help if at all possible.

For overnight or round-the-clock needs, head to a dedicated emergency hospital. Our trusted partner, CVSG Specialty Center and 24-hour Emergency ER, stays open every day of the year and can be reached at 303-794-1188. They provide critical care when our doors are closed, and we handle the follow-up once your pet is ready to come home to us. Saving that number in your phone today means one less thing to search for during a stressful night.

The cost of urgent pet care depends on what your companion needs, from a focused exam to diagnostics, medication, or a procedure. Because we treat pets during regular hours rather than as a standalone ER, our pricing is often gentler than an after-hours emergency hospital. We believe in honest, up-front estimates, so we walk you through expected costs before treatment whenever time allows. We also work with pet insurance and provide the itemized paperwork you need to file a claim, and we are glad to help you understand your coverage.

Yes, most of the time:

• In-house lab testing for same-visit results
• Digital x-ray and ultrasound imaging
• Soft tissue surgery
• Hospitalization and monitoring through recovery

Keeping everything in one place means faster answers, fewer transfers, and less stress for a pet who is already having a hard day. You can see the one-stop approach to complete pet care that stands behind every urgent visit when you have a moment to plan ahead.

Families here have trusted us with their pets for more than 35 years, and that trust matters most when something goes wrong. A few things set our care apart in an emergency:

• Fear Free Certified handling that keeps frightened pets calmer
• A privately owned, unhurried approach rather than a corporate assembly line
• Advanced diagnostics and surgery available on site
• Honest guidance, including when a 24-hour hospital is the right call
• Care led personally by Dr. Nina Clow, who knows our patients by name

We take the emotional side of an emergency as seriously as the medical side, because a frightened owner needs steadiness too.