Emergency Veterinary Care
Daytime Emergencies
Contact Voorhees Veterinary Center
- Monday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
Call (856) 435-8090
After-Hours Emergencies
If you have a pet emergency after our regular business hours, please visit one of the emergency veterinary clinics listed below.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to call the emergency clinic before arriving to ensure a veterinarian is on-site to assist you.
Emergency Veterinary Services
If your pet is experiencing any concerning symptoms or behaviors, contact our animal hospital immediately, or one of the after-hours emergency locations above.
The reliable and compassionate team at Voorhees Veterinary Center offers veterinary care for pets in most emergency situations. We take pride in providing quality medical care for pets in need. Read through the following information about what you should do if your pet has a medical emergency.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
- Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours, call us right away. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Voorhees veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.
Emergency FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Voorhees Veterinary Center.
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Do I need to call ahead?
Voorhees Veterinary Center provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. It's always best to contact us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergency situations that's not always possible.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit one of the after-hours emergency vet locations shown above.
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When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
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What situations require emergency veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
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How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Voorhees animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait.
We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.
If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule, we recommend that you visit one of the 24/7 animal emergency hospitals detailed above.
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What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinarians are experienced in the emergency care of cats and dogs.