Emergency Vets in Hoover, AL

Looking for an emergency vet in Hoover, AL? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Hoover, AL

STEEL CITY EMERGENCY VETS

ADDRESS: 1900 Hoover Court, Hoover AL 35226
TEL: (205) 413-8989
Steel City Emergency Vets is Birmingham’s new state-of-the-art pet ER. We are a team of talented and compassionate people who are available to take care of your pet’s urgent medical and surgical needs on nights, weekends, and holidays.

PATTON CHAPEL ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 1665 Montgomery Highway, Hoover AL 35216
TEL: (205) 308-0700
Our veterinarians and staff are dedicated to providing all pets with compassionate, high-quality care in a family-friendly environment. Patton Chapel Animal Clinic is very proud to have been named “Best Veterinarian in Hoover” by Hoover’s Magazine and The Hoover Sun, named to ThreeBestRated.com’s list of Best Veterinary Clinics in Birmingham and named “Favorite Veterinarian in Hoover” on Nextdoor!

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (HOOVER)

ADDRESS: 3780 Riverchase Village, Suite 300, Hoover AL 35244
TEL: (205) 682-9893
Surrounded by some excellent shopping, the Banfield Pet Hospital of Hoover offers something that money simply cannot buy – peace of mind when it comes to your pet’s overall health and well-being.

ROSS BRIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2001 Greenside Way, Hoover AL 35226
TEL: (205) 208-0301
Ross Bridge Animal Hospital is a family owned full service small animal care facility located in Hoover, Alabama. Serving residents in the nearby communities of Ross Bridge, Bluff Park, Lake Crest, Lake Cyrus, Trace Crossings, Russet Woods, Bessemer, and Shannon, Dr. Stewart is your friendly neighborhood veterinarian.

LAKE CREST ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 551 Lake Crest Drive, Hoover AL 35226
TEL: (205) 403-4003
The Lake Crest Animal Clinic is a small animal practice that has been serving the Hoover community since 2012. We are dedicated to providing quality care to our clients and patients.

SOUTH SHADES CREST ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2304 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover AL 35244
TEL: (205) 987-4838
At South Shades Crest Animal Clinic we strive to provide friendly and efficient high-quality veterinary care. Our highly-motivated, well-trained staff works closely with Dr. Stark to assure that the individual needs of each patient are fulfilled.
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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.