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Urgent Care, for Pets

Same-day, after-hours care, 365 days a year

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Here When You
Need Us

Open after hours, weekends & holidays. Our expert veterinary staff is here to help 365 days a year.

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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.

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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.

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Fear Free, Cutting
Edge Care

Our fear free certified staff & clinic features provide a calm environment in our state-of-the-art facilities.

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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 Matthews, North Carolina. 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 Matthews, NC

UrgentVet Matthews vet clinic provides urgent care for cats and dogs throughout the area. We offer an affordable and convenient option for walk-in appointments and after-hours pet care needs. Our veterinary clinic is open 365 days a year and located at 1915 Matthews Township Parkway, 1200, Matthews, NC, 28105.

What to Expect

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Select your preferred arrival time online... or just walk in.

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Show up at UrgentVet, we will escort you to your private Fear-Free examination room as soon as you get here.

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The care team will partner with you to discover what is going on and plan how we can help.

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Get treated, head home, and we will update your regular vet. Goodbye hugs and cuddles complimentary.

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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.

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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.

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URGENTVET

Save your spot or walk in

Make an appointment so we know you’re coming, or just stop in.

Up to 40% less

An affordable alternative to the ER vet, our prices are up to 40% less.

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 Matthews vet clinic bridges the gap between routine veterinary care and emergency veterinary services, providing immediate care to dogs and cats when they need it most.

Outfitted with top-of-the-line diagnostic equipment like a digital X-ray machine, ultrasound, and an in-house lab, we’re prepared to handle a wide array of urgent health issues. While we don’t provide overnight or preventative/general care, we successfully send about 90% of our pet patients back to the comforts of their home after their visit.

Walk-ins are accepted at our urgent veterinary clinic, or you can use our online check-in system to reserve your spot ahead of time.

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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 Matthews veterinary professionals 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 Matthews, 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 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 in Matthews, NC, 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 Matthews 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, emergency veterinary hospital:

  • Hit-by-car incidents (severe)
  • Amputations
  • Overnight hospitalization
  • Pneumonia
  • Kidney failure