Emergency Vets in Richland, WA

Looking for an emergency vet in Richland, WA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Richland, WA

VCA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF RICHLAND

ADDRESS: 1530 Jadwin Avenue, Richland WA 99354
TEL: (509) 943-5671
VCA Animal Medical Center, located in the heart of Richland, has deep roots in our community. Most of our team members have worked here long enough to see two generations of pet families. Our Medical Director, Dr. Harbinson, has been caring for pets at Animal Medical Center for over 20 years. Dr. Harbinson and her associates, Drs. Bouchey and Durand, received veterinary degrees from Washington State University, along with Dr. Swick, who received her DVM from Colorado State University.

DESERT VETERINARY CLINIC (RICHLAND)

ADDRESS: 42 Goethals Drive, Richland WA 99352
TEL: (509) 946-4138
When a pet patient and parent enter our office, their health and well-being becomes our primary concern. Our staff is dedicated to the highest veterinary standards to provide your pet with superior care in a welcoming, relaxed environment.In serving our pet parents, we aim to help further educate them by providing resources that allow pet owners to make informed decisions regarding their pet’s wellness.

RICHLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2666 Van Giesen Street, Richland WA 99354
TEL: (509) 946-7877
Our mission is to provide the best veterinary care possible with professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. We understand the unique human – animal bond that develops between pets and their owners, and we work hard to strengthen that bond through communication, education, and quality services.

PAWS, CLAWS & HOOVES

ADDRESS: 4900 Paradise Way, #100, West Richland WA 99353
TEL: (509) 578-1729
Our mission is to provide the best veterinary care possible with professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. We understand the unique human – animal bond that develops between pets and their owners, and we work hard to strengthen that bond through communication, education, and quality services.
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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.