Urgent Care, for Pets
Same-day, after-hours care, 365 days a year
Wheat Ridge Urgent Vet Clinic | Wheat Ridge, CO
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 Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 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 Wheat Ridge, CO
UrgentVet Wheat Ridge vet clinic is located at 3840 Wadsworth Blvd, just off I-70 at Wadsworth Boulevard in The Wheat Ridge Marketplace Shopping Mall between Safeway and Pet Supplies Plus. Our walk-in veterinary clinic in Wheat Ridge, CO, provides urgent care for cats and dogs throughout the area. We’re here to serve pets in the Denver area including those in Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Lakeside, Arvada, Applewood Villages, and points beyond.
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?
When it’s not an emergency but requires immediate attention, UrgentVet Wheat Ridge provides crucial care for sick or injured pets, giving families an option for same-day treatment that falls between their primary care veterinarian and the emergency vet.
Our Wheat Ridge urgent veterinary clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including a digital X-ray machine, FAST ultrasound capabilities, and an in-house lab, ensuring that we’re prepared for any unexpected situation. Cloud-based medical record-keeping ensures timely and efficient communication, both internally and with other veterinary care providers.
For those coming to our clinic for urgent pet care, our doors are open for walk-in visits or you can save a spot online.
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 competent team of veterinarians stand ready to diagnose and treat a wide variety of pet illnesses swiftly and efficiently, providing the appropriate care while working quickly to relieve symptoms.
- Coughing, Sneezing
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration
- Excessive Drinking
- Eye Discharge & Squinting
- Fever
- Not Eating or Not Drinking
- Poison/Toxin Ingestion
- Skin Allergies – Itching, Rashes, Hot Spots
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Urinary Tract Problems – Frequency, Straining or Blood
- Vomiting
At UrgentVet Wheat Ridge, we specialize in attending to minor injuries across a variety of dog and cat breeds and take a safe and effective approach to pain management. Our primary goal is to alleviate your pet’s pain promptly and compassionately, aiding in a quick recovery.
- Abscesses
- Back Pain
- Cuts & Scrapes
- Fracture Assessment
- Mild Lameness
- Limping
- Minor Wounds & Lacerations
- Pain Management
- Post-Op Incisions
- Toenail Injuries
- Trouble Walking
If your pet is acting out of character or seems generally unwell, our dedicated veterinarians in Wheat Ridge, are committed to identifying and addressing these conditions, offering peace of mind to worried pet owners.
- Allergies
- Anal Glands – Scooting, Licking
- Anxiety & Motion Sickness
- Bad Breath
- Bites & Stings
- Ear Infections – Head Shaking, Ear Discharge
- End of Life Care-Euthanasia
- Hiding or Whining
- Hives & Facial Swelling
- Lumps & Bumps
- Parasites
- Vaccine Reactions
When it’s time to make the sad but loving decision of letting go, our empathetic team is here to provide humane end-of-life services and euthanasia in Wheat Ridge, CO, ensuring your pet’s final moments are peaceful and dignified. Our private comfort room is a quiet, peaceful space where you have a meaningful goodbye with your pet and his or her loved ones.
While our vet care team can diagnose and manage a wide range of injuries and illnesses, there are certain serious issues that are better treated by a full-service, Wheat Ridge emergency veterinary hospital:
- Hit-by-car incidents (severe)
- Amputations
- Overnight hospitalization
- Pneumonia
- Kidney failure
