Pet Urgent Care in Chesapeake, VA
Urgent Care for Pets When Something Can’t Wait
When your pet suddenly seems sick, injured, painful, or “not quite right,” it can be hard to know what to do next. At Centerville Animal Hospital, we offer urgent care services for pets who need timely veterinary attention but may not require a full emergency hospital.
Our team provides urgent care by appointment on Sundays from 12:00pm–5:00pm, along with same-day sick appointments when availability allows. If your pet needs prompt care, please call or text us at (757) 482-9410 so our team can help determine the best next step.
Why Choose Your General Practice for Urgent Care?
Whenever possible, seeing your regular veterinary team for urgent care can make a big difference. At Centerville Animal Hospital, we know your pet’s medical history, current medications, previous test results, vaccine status, lifestyle, and ongoing health concerns. That continuity helps us make informed decisions quickly and provide more personalized care.
Choosing your general practice for urgent care may also offer:
- More consistent follow-up care after the visit
- Easier access to your pet’s medical records
- A care team that already knows your pet and family
- Clear communication with your primary veterinarian
- A more familiar environment for anxious pets
- Potentially lower costs than an emergency or specialty hospital
- A smoother plan for rechecks, medication refills, diagnostics, and ongoing care
Our goal is to help your pet receive the right level of care at the right time while keeping you informed and supported.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care: What’s the Difference?
Urgent care is for medical concerns that should be addressed promptly but are not immediately life-threatening. These are problems that may not be safe to wait several days, but may not require overnight hospitalization, advanced specialty care, or 24/7 monitoring.
Emergency care is for critical or life-threatening situations. These cases may require immediate stabilization, intensive monitoring, emergency surgery, advanced diagnostics, or transfer to an emergency veterinary hospital.
If you are unsure which level of care your pet needs, please call us. Our team can ask questions about your pet’s symptoms and help guide you.
Conditions We May Be Able to See for Urgent or Same-Day Care
Depending on availability and your pet’s condition, we may be able to help with concerns such as:
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Limping or minor injuries
- Ear infections or head shaking
- Eye redness, squinting, or discharge
- Coughing or sneezing without breathing distress
- Skin irritation, hot spots, or excessive licking
- Broken toenails or minor bleeding
- Scooting or anal gland discomfort
- Urinary changes, accidents, or straining
- Mild allergic reactions, facial swelling, or hives
- General behavior changes or “not acting like themselves.”
- Pain, stiffness, or sudden mobility changes
If your pet is experiencing symptoms and you are not sure whether it can wait, please call us first.
When to Seek Emergency Care Right Away
Some situations are too serious for a routine or urgent care appointment. Please seek emergency care immediately if your pet is experiencing:
- Trouble breathing or choking
- Collapse, loss of consciousness, or extreme weakness
- Seizures
- Severe bleeding or deep wounds
- Major trauma, such as being hit by a car
- Suspected poisoning or toxin ingestion
- Inability to urinate, especially in male cats
- Bloated or distended abdomen
- Pale gums or signs of shock
- Severe pain or sudden inability to walk
- Suspected broken bones
- Vomiting blood
- Very high or very low body temperature
- Complications during labor or possible need for a C-section
For suspected toxin exposure, contact a poison control resource such as the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. They may provide a case number that can be shared with the veterinary team or emergency hospital.
How Urgent Care Works at Centerville Animal Hospital
Centerville Animal Hospital operates by appointment. For urgent care needs, please call or text us before arriving so our team can understand what is happening and determine whether we can safely accommodate your pet.
Depending on your pet’s symptoms and our schedule, we may recommend:
- A same-day appointment
- A Sunday urgent care appointment
- A drop-off visit
- Initial assessment and stabilization
Referral to an emergency hospital when advanced care is needed
If your pet arrives with a true emergency during our regular business hours, our team will assess the situation, provide stabilization when appropriate, and help transfer your pet to the most appropriate emergency or specialty facility if advanced care is needed.
Sunday Urgent Care Appointments
We offer urgent care by appointment on Sundays from 12:00pm–5:00pm. Sunday urgent care is intended for pets with non-life-threatening medical concerns that need attention before the regular week begins.
Because urgent care availability can vary, please call or text (757) 482-9410 before coming in.
Need Care Today?
If your pet needs prompt attention, call or text Centerville Animal Hospital at (757) 482-9410. We’ll help you determine whether your pet should be seen by our team, scheduled for urgent care, or referred directly to an emergency veterinary hospital.
At Centerville Animal Hospital, we are here to help pets and their families get the right care at the right time with compassion, clarity, and support.