Emergency Vets in Rocky Mount, NC

Looking for an emergency vet in Rocky Mount, NC? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Rocky Mount, NC

RIVERSIDE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (ROCKY MOUNT)

ADDRESS: 99 Success Court, Rocky Mount NC 27804
TEL: (252) 442-3636
Riverside Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital offering comprehensive emergency, critical care, medical, surgical and dental care for your loved pets. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to your pet and exceptional client service to our clients. Riverside strives to provide a welcoming and comfortable facility for both clients and pets.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (ROCKY MOUNT)

ADDRESS: 1462 Jeffreys Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804
TEL: (252) 937-3082
Conveniently located near the Golden East Crossing Shopping in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Banfield Pet Hospital is making it easier than ever to be an active partner in your pet’s overall health and well-being. At Banfield, we understand that your pet isn’t just a pet, they’re a member of your family.

HICKS ANIMAL CLINIC

ADDRESS: 3200 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804
TEL: (252) 443-5994
Our caring staff treats your pets as if they were our own. Providing your pet with the best preventative care services, helps keep them happy and healthy. Our animal hospital understands that it is just as scary for you as it is your pet, should they need surgical procedures.

BENVENUE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3151 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804
TEL: (252) 442-1771
Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet becomes a senior, and complete veterinary medical and pet surgery care as necessary during their lifetime.

COATS VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 4710 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804
TEL: (252) 407-1616
Our team is dedicated to providing the best care possible for your pets, and in 2005 we were proudly certified by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) – only 15% of small animal hospitals achieve this accreditation. You can learn more about AAHA’s standards for their members here.
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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.