Emergency Care

Urgent Care, Triage & Emergency Stabilization

When your pet is experiencing a sudden illness or injury, knowing where to turn can be stressful. PriorityPet Urgent Care in Palm Beach provides walk-in veterinary care for a wide range of urgent medical concerns, offering prompt evaluation and treatment when your primary veterinarian is unavailable.

As an urgent care hospital, we bridge the gap between your family veterinarian and a full-service emergency or specialty hospital. Our experienced team can assess your pet’s condition, provide diagnostics and treatment, and determine the most appropriate next steps based on their individual needs.

While we are not a 24-hour emergency hospital and do not provide ongoing hospitalization or intensive care, we can often provide immediate medical attention, stabilization, and supportive care for pets experiencing urgent or potentially emergent conditions.

Urgent Conditions We Commonly Evaluate

We care for pets experiencing a wide variety of urgent health concerns, including but not limited to:

• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Lethargy or weakness
• Lack of appetite
• Breathing difficulties or coughing
• Minor injuries, wounds, or bite injuries
• Limping or signs of pain
• Allergic reactions
• Eye issues or injuries
• Urinary discomfort or difficulty urinating
• Possible toxin ingestion
• Suspected foreign body ingestion

Depending on your pet’s condition, our team may recommend diagnostics, treatment, monitoring, stabilization, or referral to a specialty or emergency facility for advanced care.

When Advanced Emergency Care Is Needed

Some pets require services beyond the scope of an urgent care hospital, including advanced surgery, specialty procedures, overnight monitoring, intensive care, or hospitalization.

If we determine that your pet would benefit from a higher level of care, we’ll work quickly to stabilize their condition and help facilitate transfer to an emergency or specialty hospital. Our team will communicate findings, share medical records, and help ensure a smooth transition so your pet can receive the care they need as quickly as possible.

Helping You Make the Right Decision

Not every pet health concern requires an emergency hospital visit, but some situations shouldn’t wait. If you’re unsure where your pet falls on that spectrum, we’re here to help.

Our goal is to provide timely medical guidance, compassionate care, and clear recommendations so you can feel confident in the decisions you make for your pet’s health. Whether treatment can be provided at PriorityPet Urgent Care or referral is needed, we’ll help you navigate the next steps with clarity and peace of mind.