Urgent & Emergency Care

Urgent and Emergency Care in Santa Cruz County, CA

If you need immediate medical assistance for your pet, call us now at 831-483-6546. When unexpected pet emergencies occur, it’s crucial to have a trusted healthcare partner who can provide immediate, quality care. Valley Oak Veterinary Clinic is not just any animal hospital—we specialize in compassionate urgent and surgical pet care at affordable rates. Over the last 40 years, our experienced staff has honed our skills in advanced surgery and immediate care to save lives and improve your furry family members’ well-being. When it comes to critical care, every second counts. Pets can experience accidents, illness, and injuries that require emergency care just like people. If you are unsure whether your pet needs urgent veterinary care, please call us immediately so we can assess your pets situation.

Emergencies

No one knows your pet better than you; if you feel it is an emergency, we will see your pet immediately or on a walk-in basis during our regular business hours. If you suspect your pet requires emergency care, please call the office immediately.

Hospital Address:
4650 Scotts Valley Dr.
Scott’s Valley, CA 95066
(831) 226-7503

Conditions We Treat

These are just a few of the many urgent and emergency situations we treat:

Bleeding

Shortness of Breath

Choking

Poisoning

Vomiting / Diarrhea

Fever

Dehydration

Bites / Stings

Limping

Broken Bones or Fractures

Abscesses

Shaking / Tremors / Seizures

Automobile Injury

Breathing Difficulties

Rash

Burns

Wounds

Pain

Heatstroke

Eye Injury

Unconsciousness

Snakebite

Hypothermia

Trauma

Urinary Tract Obstruction

Preparing for Pet Emergencies

Save our contact information on your phone.
Keep a small animal first aid kit in your car and at home.
Be sure to have easily accessible copies of your pet’s medical history.
Microchip your pet.
Attach your pet’s identification and rabies tags to their collar.
Discuss a pet emergency protocol plan with your family and close friends or neighbors.
Familiarize yourself with pet CPR.