Emergency Vets in New Mexico

ADDRESS: 136 Washington Street SE, Albuquerque NM 87108
TEL: (505) 266-7866
Our dedicated team of skilled veterinarians and technicians delivers the highest quality emergency care for your pets. We provide emergency medicine services in our state-of-the-art facility. Additionally, we run diagnostics and testing in-house, thereby saving time and contributing to better health outcomes for your pet.

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VCA VETERINARY CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND REFERRAL CENTER (ALBUQUERQUE)

ADDRESS: 9901 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Albuquerque NM 87111
TEL: (505) 292-5353
Welcome to VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center! Our 24 hour facility is located on Montgomery Blvd, near Eubank Blvd, in the far northeast heights neighborhood of beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico(87111). Our AAHA and AAFP accredited hospital houses our general practitioners, our specialists and a full service emergency department.

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VETERINARY EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY CENTER OF NEW MEXICO

ADDRESS: 4000 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Albuquerque NM 87109
TEL: (505) 884-3433
VESC works closely with your primary care veterinarian to help establish a diagnosis and formulate the optimal medical or surgical treatment plan for your pet. We strongly emphasize the team approach in our practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. VESC has highly trained doctors in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, physical therapy, dentistry, animal behavior and acupuncture. By combining the skills of all our doctors, we can frequently resolve the most difficult medical problems.

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LAS CRUCES, NM

ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND EMERGENCY CENTER OF LAS CRUCES

ADDRESS: 3171 N Main Street, Las Cruces NM 88001
TEL: (575) 219-4417
At Animal Hospital and Emergency Center of Las Cruces, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pet’s health care.

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LAS CRUCES ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 162 Wyatt Drive, Las Cruces NM 88005
TEL: (575) 527-8100
Everyone in our hospital, from our front desk staff to our technicians and, of course, our veterinarians, is well-trained to handle the emergencies that may walk through our door. We are proud to be able to offer critical care to those who need it. We also have been known to stop everything and perform emergency surgery when it is necessary.

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SANTA FE, NM

VETERINARY EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY CENTER

ADDRESS: 2001 Vivigen Way, Santa Fe NM 87505
TEL: (505) 984-0625
The goal of Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centers is to be the premier veterinary emergency and specialty facility in the desert southwest. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high quality veterinary emergency and specialty care with emphasis on exceptional client service and superior patient care. The Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centers strive to deliver the most compassionate and professional environment that veterinary medicine can offer.

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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 stabalize 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 manouver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

If your pet is unconcious 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.