Urgent Care, for Pets
Same-day, after-hours care, 365 days a year
Carytown Urgent Vet Clinic | Richmond, VA
Here When You
Need Us
Open after hours, weekends & holidays. Our expert veterinary staff is here to help 365 days a year.
Affordable After
Hours Care
Up to 40% less than the emergency vet, so you can stress less about the bill & focus on your pet’s health.
Same-Day
Visits
Save your spot online or just walk-in. You’ll be escorted to a private exam room as soon as you arrive.
Fear Free, Cutting
Edge Care
Our fear free certified staff & clinic features provide a calm environment in our state-of-the-art facilities.
We understand what urgent means.
At UrgentVet, our mission is simple: We want to be here for your pet when your regular vet can’t. Our goal is to provide quick, convenient, affordable care 365 days a year. Think of us as urgent care for pets in Richmond, Virginia. We’ll be there when you need us most.
HOURS:
3PM-11PM Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM Sat-Sun 12PM–8PM All Holidays
HOURS:
3PM-11PM Mon-Fri
10AM-8PM Sat-Sun
12PM–8PM All Holidays
Walk-in Veterinary Care in Richmond, VA
Our Carytown vet clinic in Richmond, VA provides walk-in and after-hours urgent care for dogs and cats, making it easy and affordable to care for your beloved furry family members. To locate the UrgentVet practice in Carytown, exit the expressway at West Cary Street. You’ll find us where South Thompson Street and Ellwood Avenue intersect. We’re in the Carytown Exchange near Publix.
What to Expect
Step 1
Select your preferred arrival time online... or just walk in.
Step 2
Show up at UrgentVet, we will escort you to your private Fear-Free examination room as soon as you get here.
Step 3
The care team will partner with you to discover what is going on and plan how we can help.
Step 4
Get treated, head home, and we will update your regular vet. Goodbye hugs and cuddles complimentary.
Same-Day Care Priced Up to 40% Less Than the Emergency Vet.
When your pet can’t wait to feel better, but it isn’t a life-threatening emergency, why pay emergency care rates and wait an extended period of time to be seen? Similarly to human urgent care, we fill the gap between primary care & the ER, offering fast, affordable care you can count on.
When is Urgent Care the right choice for my pet?
right care, right price, right time
THE ER VET
WALK IN
With limited appointment options, you and your pet could wait hours to be seen.
BIG $$$$
Most ER vet visits come with a hefty bill.
DESIGNED FOR SEVERE, LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS
An ER vet experience can be incredibly stressful for both you and your pet.
URGENTVET
Save your spot or walk in
Make an appointment so we know you’re coming, or just stop in.
AFFORDABLE CARE
A cost-effective alternative to the ER vet.
Private Exam Rooms
With fear-free features and privacy, our focus is on you. Stress less, care more.
Is Urgent Care the Right Choice for My Pet?
For families searching for a trusted Carytown vet in Richmond, VA, UrgentVet’s doors are always open. Our office is equipped with advanced ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house lab capabilities, so our team can provide comprehensive care for your pet. We do not provide overnight stays, but we are proud to say that 90% of our patients are able to safely leave after their visit, where they can recover in the comfort of their own homes.
Our Carytown urgent care vet provides walk-in visits, or, you can use our online system to check in and save your spot ahead of time.
UrgentVet treats cats & dogs - providing care for non-life threatening conditions that happen after your regular vet is closed. Here are some examples of the types of illnesses and injuries we treat.
When your pet is feeling under the weather, our UrgentVet team can diagnose and treat a wide variety of illnesses, such as:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Excessive drinking/thirst
- Fever
- Skin allergies
- Ear infections
- Poison/toxin ingestion
- Urinary tract problems
- Respiratory issues
UrgentVet Carytown provides care and pain management for minor injuries, including:
- Cuts and scrapes
- Minor wounds
- Lacerations
- Back pain
- Fracture assessments
- Toenail injuries
- Bites and stings
- Pain management
- Post-surgical issues
- Limping or difficulty walking
Not sure why your pet seems tired or unwell? We will get you an accurate diagnosis and treatment quickly and effectively.
- Excessive fatigue/lethargy
- Change in appetite
- Lack of interest in usual activities
- Bad breath
- Vaccine reactions
- Lumps and bumps
- Anal gland issues (scooting, biting, etc.)
- Allergies
- Head shaking
- Whining
- Hives or facial swelling
It is never easy to make the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet, but UrgentVet is here to provide compassionate care during that time. Our humane end-of-life services in Richmond, VA give you peace of mind so you can know that your pet is comfortable and safe in their final moments.
In certain situations, an emergency vet hospital is better suited for your pet:
- Hit-by-car incidents (severe)
- Amputations
- Overnight hospitalization
- Pneumonia
- Kidney failure (advanced)
