Urgent Care, for Pets
Same-day, after-hours care, 365 days a year
Lakewood Ranch Urgent Vet Clinic | Bradenton, FL
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 primary care 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 Bradenton, Florida. 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 Lakewood Ranch, FL
UrgentVet is located in School House Plaza on FL-64 in Bradenton between I-75 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. We’re right across FL-64 from Carlos E. Haile Middle School and near Arby’s and The Skillet. Our Lakewood Ranch vet clinic in Bradenton, FL serves dogs and cats in Bradenton, Samoset, West Bradenton, South Bradenton, Palmetto, Ellenton, Memphis, and points beyond in Manatee and Sarasota Counties in Southwestern Florida.
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.
Fast, same-day care, 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?
UrgentVet Lakewood Ranch provides a wide range of urgent vet care to dogs and cats, filling the gap between primary vet care and emergency animal hospitals.
We’re equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including a digital X-ray machine, ultrasound, and an in-house lab. Our team diligently maintains your pet’s health records using state-of-the-art cloud-based medical record-keeping software, ensuring seamless communication with your regular vet.
It’s important to note that while we do not offer overnight care or preventative/general care, we pride ourselves on discharging 90% of our pet patients back to their homes.
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.
Our experienced veterinary team in Bradenton, FL is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of pet illnesses and sicknesses. We understand that when your pet is ill, you can’t afford to wait.
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Excessive drinking/thirst
- Fever
- Upper respiratory infections
- Urinary tract problems
- Skin allergies
- Ear infections
- Poison/toxin ingestion
Our Bradenton veterinary team is proficient in treating various minor injuries for a variety of cat and dog breeds. Our priority is to alleviate your pet’s discomfort swiftly and compassionately, making sure they’re on their way to recovery as soon as possible.
- Cuts and scrapes
- Minor wounds
- Lacerations
- Back pain
- Fracture assessments
- Toenail injuries
- Bites and stings
- Pain management
- Post-surgical issues
- Limping or difficulty walking
Pets can have off days too. Signs like excessive whining, hiding, or just a change in behavior could mean your pet is not feeling well. Our team at UrgentVet Lakewood Ranch is committed to thoroughly assessing and addressing such non-specific conditions, giving you peace of mind.
- Excessive fatigue/lethargy
- Not eating
- Lack of interest in usual activities
- Bad breath
- Allergies
- Head shaking
- Whining
- Vaccine reactions
- Lumps and bumps
- Anal gland issues (scooting, biting, etc.)
- Hives or facial swelling
When it comes to the hardest decision of saying goodbye, our compassionate team is here to offer end-of-life care services in Bradenton, FL, including euthanasia. We do so in the most humane, dignified, and loving way possible, ensuring your pet’s comfort during this heartbreaking time.
While we strive to meet most of your pet’s urgent care needs, there are some conditions we do not treat at UrgentVet Lakewood Ranch, such as:
- Hit-by-car incidents (severe)
- Amputations
- Overnight hospitalization
- Pneumonia
- Kidney failure (advanced)
For such conditions, we recommend visiting a full-service 24/7/365 emergency veterinary hospital.
Remember, we’re not a replacement for your regular vet, but we are here when your pet needs immediate care, and your primary vet isn’t available. At UrgentVet Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, FL, pets and their well-being are our top priority.
