Emergency Vets in San Francisco, CA

Looking for an emergency vet in San Francisco, CA? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in San Francisco, CA

VCA ALL PETS HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 269 S Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco CA 94103
TEL:(415) 861-5725
VCA All Pets Hospital has been serving birds, cats, dogs, and exotic animals in San Francisco, California, since 1968. We understand and share your compassion for animals, and it is our goal to provide the highest standards of veterinary medical care for your pet.

SAN FRANCISCO SPCA

ADDRESS: 201 Alabama Street, San Francisco CA 94103
TEL:(415) 554-3000
From preventative care options, to behavior specialty, to full-service and emergency care, the SF SPCA’s two hospitals and field services are committed to keeping your pet happy and healthy.​

THE CASTRO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 100 Church Street, San Francisco CA 94114
TEL:(415) 658-7745
Voted Best Veterinarian in San Francisco – we are a leading small animal veterinary clinic located in the heart of San Francisco – we offer full services from wellness checkups to specialty services (e.g. orthopedics).

BLUE CROSS PET HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1386 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco CA 94115
TEL:(415) 931-5550
Blue Cross Pet Hospital steeped in San Francisco history has been successfully providing Veterinary Care for the pets of the City of San Francisco since the early 1920’s. The clinic was originally founded by Dr. J Krom.

MISSION PET HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 720 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
TEL:(415) 552-1969
At Mission Pet Hospital, the safety of your furry family members is in the hands of doctors who doggedly examine the whole picture, leaving no bone — er, stone — unturned.

VCA SAN FRANCISCO VETERINARY SPECIALISTS

ADDRESS: 600 Alabama Street, San Francisco CA 94110
TEL:(415) 401-9200
The first multi-specialty veterinary referral hospital in San Francisco, VCA SFVS has served the Bay Area since 1997. Our full-service hospital offers specialized care, diagnostics and treatment, including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, complementary and integrative medicine, dentistry, behavior, critical care, and 24/7 emergency care for dogs and cats.

BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL (SAN FRANCISCO)

ADDRESS: 2024 Lombard Street, San Francisco CA 94123
TEL:(415) 921-0410
Look to this Banfield Pet Hospital® as your partner in quality pet care. From thorough physical exams and lab work-ups, to dental cleanings, x-rays and surgery, this full service pet hospital is committed to the long-term health and happiness of your pet.

PRESIDIO WAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3619 California Street, San Francisco CA 94118
TEL:(415) 387-6752
At Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital, our mission is to provide your pet with the best possible comprehensive animal health care available. We understand that your pet is an important member of your family. Our state-of-the-art veterinary facility ensures the highest standards of professional care.

URBAN PET HOSPITAL (SAN FRANCISCO)

ADDRESS: 2308 Lombard Street, San Francisco CA 94123
TEL:(415) 400-5754
Urban Pet Hospital is dedicated to providing the best care for your dog or cat in the San Francisco, CA area. It is our mission to offer the most affordable, quality and comprehensive veterinary services so that each and every dog and cat gets the care and attention he or she needs.

ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

ADDRESS: 1333 9th Avenue, San Francisco CA 94122
TEL:(415) 566-0540
We are the ONLY 24/7 hospital in SF and receive patients the entire twenty-four hours. Initially, we can offer car service during daytime hours from 8 am to 6 pm. We are working quickly to expand this.

BALBOA PET HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 3329 Balboa Street, San Francisco CA 94121
TEL:(415) 752-3300
Our veterinary services include: preventive, diagnostic, surgical, emergency and boarding. Whether your family member is a dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, hamster, bird, reptile, or exotic pet we are here to help you provide loving care!
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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.