Emergency Vets in Richmond, VA

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

List of Emergency Vets in Richmond, VA

CHURCH HILL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 322 N 25th Street, Richmond VA 23223
TEL: (804) 644-8200
At Church Hill Animal Hospital, we have been providing compassionate, loving care for dogs and cats across Richmond, VA, and the surrounding areas since 2003. We are the first and only animal hospital in the Church Hill community, and we are proud to be trusted by so many pet owners with the care of their precious canines and felines.

CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3210 W Cary Street, Richmond VA 23221
TEL: (804) 386-0196
Cary Street Veterinary Hospital is a full service, AAHA accredited, Fear Free and Low Stress Handling certified small animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care. Our team is committed to bringing you and your pet better health by practicing the science of veterinary medicine in a compassionate and knowledgeable manner.

VIRGINIA VETERINARY CENTERS (RICHMOND)

ADDRESS: 3312 West Cary Street, Richmond VA 23221
TEL: (804) 353-9000
As part of the Compassion-First family of pet hospitals, the Virginia Veterinary Centers are revolutionizing how veterinary practices connect with each other to offer the very best care.

BROAD STREET VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3320 W Broad Street, Richmond VA 23230
TEL: (804) 353-4491
Broad Street Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital and has been proudly treating the animals of Richmond for more than 80 years. Our busy veterinary hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated veterinary professionals who always give the best care for your pet. we adhere to the highest standards for all of the services we provide. Our only goal is to make sure your pet is healthy and happy.

BOULEVARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL (RICHMOND)

ADDRESS: 1 E Belt Boulevard, Richmond VA 23224
TEL: (804) 232-8951
Boulevard Animal Hospital is proud to serve Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

BLUEPEARL PET HOSPITAL (RICHMOND)

ADDRESS: 5918 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23230
TEL: (804) 716-4700
When you have a pet emergency, seconds count. We want you to know, we’re ready. If your pet has a condition that requires a specialist’s expertise, we’re ready for that too.

BON AIR ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2749 McRae Road, Richmond VA 23235
TEL: (804) 320-5991
Bon Air Animal Hospital has provided service to Bon Air and the surrounding Richmond and Chesterfield communities for over thirty years.

TUCKAHOE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 9001 Quioccasin Road, Richmond VA 23229
TEL: (804) 740-7600
Tuckahoe Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve the Richmond VA area for everything pet related. Our veterinary hospital is run by licensed and experienced Richmond veterinarians.

QUIOCCASIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 9218 Quioccasin Road, Richmond VA 23229
TEL: (804) 741-3200
At Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your cat or dog for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn’t feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.
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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.