Emergency Vets in Columbia, SC

Looking for an emergency vet in Columbia, SC? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Columbia, SC

GRIFFIN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1510 Barnwell Street, Columbia SC 29201
TEL: (803) 758-1333
Griffin Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital located in downtown Columbia, SC. Our hospital offers complete medical, surgical and dental care, as well as grooming and boarding for small animals. Our mission is to provide high quality, compassionate care to our patients and their owners. We strive to exceed our clients expectations, while promising to maintain a clean, comfortable and friendly environment and facility.

FOUR PAWS ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 4 Monckton Boulevard, Columbia SC 29206
TEL: (803) 790-7297
Four Paws Animal Clinic is committed to providing exceptional healthcare for pets and to helping the people who love them make informed decisions regarding their health. Our goal is to help pets enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.

MIDLAND VETERINARY PRACTICE

ADDRESS: 124 Stonemark Lane, Columbia SC 29210
TEL: (803) 750-7387
Midlands Veterinary Practice is a full-service veterinary medical facility. We are located in Columbia, South Carolina, providing services for the greater Columbia area including Harbison, West Columbia, Ballentine, Dutch Fork, Irmo and Lexington.

SOUTH CAROLINA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS & EMERGENCY CARE

ADDRESS: 3924 Fernandina Road, Columbia SC 29210
TEL: (803) 674-8413
Our mission transcends care to include educating you about your pet’s condition. We simply believe there is no better approach than that of informed decisions backed by innovative technology, experience, and insight. All are essential to providing compassionate care.

COLUMBIA’S FULL SERVICE VETERINARY EMERGENCY SURGERY AND SPECIALTY CENTER

ADDRESS: 1321 Oakcrest Drive, Columbia SC 29223
TEL: (803) 995-8913
A trip to a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital with your pet can be a stressful experience. The goal for our hospital and team is to provide a client and patient experience that is second to none. From building design and work flow to our caring staff, we go the extra mile to ensure you and your pet gets timely care with a smile.

BANKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 6070 St Andrews Road, Columbia SC 29212
TEL: (803) 798-6252
At Banks Animal Hospital we strive to make your clinic visit comfortable, informative, and in respecting your time, we are committed to not running behind on appointment times.

TWO NOTCH ROAD ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 10298 Two Notch Road, Columbia SC 29229
TEL: (803) 865-1418
Two Notch Road Animal Clinic provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding communities. Our modern and inviting hospital boasts superb veterinarians and caring support staff that are dedicated to our patients, clients, and community.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.