When your dog or cat is injured or suddenly unwell, getting to a veterinarian promptly can make a real difference in how the situation unfolds. North Delta Animal Hospital provides same-day urgent care for dogs and cats in Delta and Surrey during clinic hours, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency outside of these hours, please contact an emergency animal hospital in the area.
Many situations that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment can be assessed and managed during clinic hours at North Delta Animal Hospital. Our team is experienced in handling urgent cases alongside our regular appointment schedule, and we make time for pets that need to be seen the same day. If you are unsure whether your pet's situation is urgent, calling us is always the right first step. Our team can help you determine whether your pet needs to come in right away or whether a scheduled visit is more appropriate based on what you describe.
The urgent cases our team manages span a wide range of presentations. Trauma and accident injuries, including lacerations, wounds, and bone or joint injuries, are among the most common. Allergic reactions, which can progress quickly in some pets, require prompt assessment and care. Pets experiencing urinary blockage, particularly male cats, require urgent veterinary attention as this condition is life-threatening if left untreated. Heatstroke, toxin ingestion, and suspected foreign body ingestion are also situations in which same-day care is strongly recommended. Seizures or sudden collapse, parvovirus care, and pyometra are additional urgent presentations our team is experienced in managing. Same-day biopsy for suspicious masses is also available during clinic hours; for routine biopsy referrals, see our Pet Diagnostics page.
You do not need to call ahead to access urgent care at North Delta Animal Hospital, though calling on your way in can be helpful so our team is prepared to assist you as soon as you arrive. Our North Delta and Delta community depends on a clinic that is open every day and accessible when unexpected situations arise. Being open seven days a week, with extended hours on weekdays, means you have access to same-day veterinary care more consistently than with a clinic that is closed on weekends or evenings.
If your pet is experiencing a critical emergency outside of our clinic hours, please contact an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital immediately. Situations requiring immediate emergency care include uncontrolled bleeding, inability to breathe, suspected poisoning, extended or severe seizures, and loss of consciousness. These situations require facilities with continuous overnight staffing and emergency equipment that is specifically configured for critical care. Our team is happy to help connect you with appropriate referral resources, and we ask that you save this information before you need it so you are not searching in a stressful moment.
No appointment is required for urgent concerns during clinic hours. Calling ahead is helpful so our team is ready when you arrive, but it is not required. Our clinic hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A cat that is straining to urinate, especially a male cat producing little or no urine, requires urgent veterinary attention. Urinary blockage is a potentially life-threatening condition that can develop quickly. Please bring your cat to our clinic right away during our hours, or to an emergency animal hospital if the situation occurs after hours. Do not wait to see if the situation resolves on its own.
If you believe your dog or cat has ingested something potentially toxic, contact our clinic right away during hours or reach out to an animal poison control service for immediate guidance. Information about what was ingested, the approximate amount, and when it happened will help the veterinary team assess the situation quickly. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before seeking advice, as early action is often more effective in toxin cases.
Urgent care refers to same-day veterinary attention for conditions that cannot wait for a routine appointment but are not immediately life-threatening or critical. Emergency care involves critical situations that require immediate intervention, often around the clock, at a dedicated emergency facility. North Delta Animal Hospital provides same-day urgent care during clinic hours. For life-threatening emergencies outside our hours, an emergency animal hospital with overnight staffing is the appropriate resource.
If your dog or cat needs to be seen today, our team is here. North Delta Animal Hospital provides same-day urgent care in Delta, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (604) 596-8252.
