When something goes wrong, you need a team that is ready
At Sarasota Animal Medical Center in Sarasota, FL , we know that unexpected emergencies happen. Our veterinary staff includes doctors and technicians trained in emergency care, and our state-of-the-art diagnostics and equipment are on-site, so we can give your pet top-notch care right away. Please call us at (941) 954-4771 and we will make every effort to see you in an emergency during normal business hours.
Request an AppointmentEmergency Care With Referral-Level Diagnostics
Emergencies are stressful for you and your pet. Our hospital can perform complete diagnostic ultrasounds, including echocardiography, so we can offer a level of service usually found only at referral centers. Having this technology under one roof means we can find out what is wrong quickly, explain your options, and begin treatment without sending you from place to place.
What We Can Do in an Emergency
- Perform a prompt physical exam and assess how stable your pet is
- Run on-site diagnostics to find the cause of the problem
- Perform an abdominal ultrasound to look at organs and detect internal problems
- Evaluate the heart with echocardiography through our cardiology service
- Provide surgical care when your pet needs it
Signs Your Pet May Need Urgent Care
Call us right away if your pet shows any of the following:
- Difficulty breathing, choking, or constant coughing
- Collapse, weakness, or sudden inability to stand
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- Suspected poisoning or ingestion of a toxic substance or foreign object
- Seizures
- Trauma such as a fall, a car accident, or a bite wound
- A swollen, painful abdomen or unproductive retching
- Straining to urinate or being unable to urinate
- Heavy bleeding or a serious eye injury
Our Hours and What to Do After Hours
We see emergencies during our normal business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month only. We are closed on Sundays. Please call (941) 954-4771 before you head over so our team can prepare for your pet’s arrival. If your pet needs help outside our hours, contact the nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital right away.
Pet Emergency Care FAQs
Does Sarasota Animal Medical Center treat pet emergencies?
Yes. Our team includes doctors and technicians trained in emergency care, and we make every effort to see emergencies during normal business hours. Please call us first so we can prepare for your arrival.
What is considered a pet emergency?
Trouble breathing, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, trauma, heavy bleeding, repeated vomiting, and being unable to urinate are all reasons to call right away. If you are not sure whether your pet’s situation is an emergency, call us and we will help you decide what to do next.
Should I call before bringing my pet in?
Yes. A quick call to (941) 954-4771 lets our team know you are coming, gives us a chance to make room in our schedule, and allows us to advise you on how to keep your pet safe and comfortable on the way.
What are your hours for emergency visits?
We see emergencies during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month only. We are closed on Sundays.
What should I do if my pet has an emergency after hours?
If it is outside our business hours, take your pet to the nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital right away. Once your pet is stable, call us so we can help with follow-up care.
What diagnostic tools can you use during an emergency?
Because our diagnostics and equipment are on-site, we can run tests and perform complete diagnostic ultrasounds, including echocardiography. This helps us find the cause of your pet’s problem quickly.
Can you perform surgery if my pet needs it?
Our hospital offers a full range of surgical services. If our doctors find that your pet needs surgery, we will explain the recommendation, the options available, and the next steps before moving forward.
Call Us When Your Pet Needs Help
If your pet is hurt or suddenly ill, call (941) 954-4771 and our team will do everything we can to see you during business hours. For routine care and follow-up visits, you can schedule online.