Emergency Vets in Herndon, VA

Looking for an emergency vet in Herndon, VA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Herndon, VA

DOMINION ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 795 Station Street, Herndon VA 20170
TEL: (703) 437-6900
Dominion Animal Hospital is a professional, family oriented, full-service facility that provides the best possible veterinary care for our patients. We provide a nurturing environment with the finest and most up-to-date medical, surgical, and dental care services for our patients.

VCA HERNDON-RESTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 500 Elden Street, Herndon VA 20170
TEL: (703) 437-5655
Caring for pets…and their people, too. A wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service! VCA Herndon Reston Animal Hospital has been serving the Herndon, Reston, Fairfax, Ashburn and surrounding communities for over 30 years.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (HERNDON)

ADDRESS: 1060 Elden Street, Herndon VA 20170
TEL: (703) 689-9580
Look to this Banfield Pet Hospital® in Herndon, Virginia as your partner in quality pet care. From thorough physical exams and lab work-ups, to dental cleanings, x-rays and surgery, this full service pet hospital is committed to the long-term health and happiness of your pet.

HERNDON ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER

ADDRESS: 360 Herndon Parkway, #2150, Herndon VA 20170
TEL: (703) 459-9724
At Herndon Animal Medical Center, we understand that special bond you have with your pet. We recognize the role your dog or cat plays within your family. Why? Because we’re more than just veterinary professionals. We’re pet parents first. That’s why we are able to deliver our care with such compassion, understanding and respect.
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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.