Prompt Care from Our Urgent Veterinarian in Sacramento, CA
If you need an urgent veterinarian in Sacramento, CA, Broadway Veterinary Hospital offers designated evening urgent care hours with experienced veterinarians, advanced diagnostics, and triage based on medical need.
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday–Friday: 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Book now for non-emergency concerns, call ahead when possible at (916) 446-6154, or come directly in during urgent care hours if your pet needs immediate attention.
What’s the Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Care?
Urgent care is for medical problems that need prompt attention but may not be immediately life-threatening. Emergency care is for severe or rapidly worsening conditions where every minute may matter.
Broadway Veterinary Hospital sees both urgent and emergency cases throughout the day, with designated evening hours solely for these serious concerns. Patients are triaged by severity, so pets with life-threatening symptoms are evaluated first.
Urgent situations may include:
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Vomiting or diarrhea
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Limping or minor injuries
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Ear or eye discomfort
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Pain, restlessness, or sudden behavior changes
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Minor wounds or bite injuries
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Coughing or mild breathing changes
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Not eating or acting unusually tired
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Urinary discomfort
Emergency situations may include:
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Difficulty breathing
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Collapse or loss of consciousness
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Severe bleeding
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Seizures
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Suspected poisoning
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Major trauma
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Bloated or swollen abdomen
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Inability to urinate
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Pale gums or extreme weakness
What to Expect During Your Urgent Care Visit
When you arrive or call ahead, our team will gather information about your pet’s symptoms, timing, medications, and medical history. From there, we triage your pet and determine how quickly they need to be seen.
Your pet’s visit may include a physical exam, pain assessment, bloodwork, X-rays, ultrasound, medication, wound care, hospitalization, or surgery if needed. We’ll explain our findings, review treatment options, and provide an estimate before moving forward whenever possible.
If your pet needs ongoing care after the urgent visit, we’ll help you understand the next steps, including rechecks, medications, activity restrictions, or referral when specialty care is the best option.
Why Sacramento Pet Owners Trust Broadway for Urgent Care
Urgent care requires more than availability. It takes medical judgment, diagnostics, communication, and the ability to act quickly when a case becomes more serious.
Broadway Veterinary Hospital offers:
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Evening urgent care Monday–Friday
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Walk-in care for urgent and emergency cases throughout the day
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Full in-house laboratory testing
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Digital X-rays and ultrasound
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Skilled surgical care on-site
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Hospitalization when close monitoring is needed
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Experience with dogs, cats, and select exotic pets
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CareCredit and Scratch Pay payment options
