[Tampa, Florida], January 2025 — Pet owners in Joliet can now access top-quality, stress-free urgent veterinary care with the grand opening of UrgentVet Joliet. Located at 111 North Larkin Avenue, Suite F, UrgentVet Joliet is staffed by a Fear Free Certified® team dedicated to providing immediate medical attention in a calm and comforting environment.
“We understand emergencies can be stressful for pets and their owners,” said Stephanie Smith, DVM, UrgentVet vice president of medicine. “By implementing Fear Free techniques, we can provide the necessary medical care while minimizing stress and promoting a sense of safety and comfort for pet patients in the Joliet area.”
UrgentVet Joliet’s mission is to deliver exceptional urgent care while prioritizing pets’ emotional well-being. The Fear Free Certified Veterinarians and support staff have undergone specialized training to recognize and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets, and ensure a more positive and less stressful emergency visit. Other Fear Free features include:
-Separate waiting areas for pets based on size and species
-Calming species-specific pheromone diffusers
-Dimmable lighting
-Minimized noise
-Soft music
-Soothing colors
-Quiet exam lift tables
-Non-slip flooring
-Gentle handling techniques
-Casco tempered glass pet enclosures, which are 70% quieter than metal cages
UrgentVet Joliet is open evenings, weekends, and holidays, caring for non-life-threatening issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting, toxin ingestion, inappetence, urinary tract problems, ear infections, minor injuries, and much more.
Pet parents can save a time slot online or walk in for prompt veterinary pet care. After treatment, UrgentVet Joliet will send a copy of the pet’s record to their regular veterinarian’s office in 24 hours. UrgentVet clinics encourage follow-up visits with the pet’s primary veterinarian to ensure their continued good health.
To learn more about UrgentVet and its services and locations, please visit www.urgentvet.com.
For more information, interviews, and tours, please contact [email protected].