Emergency Vets in Roanoke, VA

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

List of Emergency Vets in Roanoke, VA

ROANOKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 2814 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke VA 24014
TEL: (540) 343-8021
We pride ourselves in providing high quality medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients while educating you concerning the care and treatment of your pets. We offer a wide variety of services from wellness and dental care to laser surgery and ultrasonography.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (ROANOKE)

ADDRESS: 4749 Valley View Boulevard NW, Roanoke VA 24012
TEL: (540) 362-0199
Whether you’re prepping your pet for a journey out of the Roanoke Regional Airport or a trek through the Jefferson National Forest, Banfield Pet Hospital of Roanoke, Virginia has an answer to your pet health care questions.

SOUTHERN HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3827 Hite Street SW, Roanoke VA 24014
TEL: (540) 343-4155
Our staff’s professionalism, dedication to service, and enthusiasm for excellence will make your visit a rewarding, unique experience. Our doctors are dedicated to educating our clients on the health care needs of their pets through every stage of life.

BRANDON ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3403 Brandon Avenue SW, Roanoke VA 24018
TEL: (540) 345-8486
Brandon Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Southwest Roanoke, VA.

VCA VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL (ROANOKE)

ADDRESS: 5146 Hildebrand Road, Roanoke VA 24012
TEL: (540) 366-3433
VCA Valley Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. We provide the most up-to-date care for your cats and dogs.

EMERGENCY VETERINARY & SPECIALITY SERVICES OF ROANOKE

ADDRESS: 5363 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke VA 24019
TEL: (540) 563-8575
We know that animal emergencies can happen after your veterinarian’s normal operating hours. When these situations arise, there’s no time to wait. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year to make sure your pet can get the care they need when they need it. As you can see by the behind-the-scenes video below, we love what we do!

EMERGENCY VETERINARY & SPECIALITY SERVICES OF ROANOKE

ADDRESS: 5363 Peters Creek Road NW, Roanoke VA 24019
TEL: (540) 563-8575
We know that animal emergencies can happen after your veterinarian’s normal operating hours. When these situations arise, there’s no time to wait. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year to make sure your pet can get the care they need when they need it. As you can see by the behind-the-scenes video below, we love what we do!
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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.