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Emergency Veterinary Care

Timmins Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care. Call us before leaving for instructions from our staff.

Daytime Emergency Care

Call: (705) 264-2277

Monday - Friday: 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
Saturday: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please call us first so that our staff can give you necessary instructions.

After-Hours Emergency Care for Registered Clients

Call: (705) 264-2277

You'll be connected with our answering service, who will then contact our on-call veterinarian.

NOTE: This service is exclusively for current clients of Timmins Animal Hospital. After-hours emergency fees will apply if your pet must be seen.

Emergency Veterinary Services

Is your pet experiencing any symptoms or behaviours that you're concerned about? Contact our office right away. Registered clients can call our pet hospital after hours for care from our on-call veterinarian.

Timmins Animal Hospital's team of veterinary professionals offers medical care in most emergency situations. Animals are our passion. We take pride in providing care when your pet needs it most. 

Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency

If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.

  • Call Ahead - During regular business hours call us right away. After hours, call our main phone number to be connected with our answering service. Our answering service will contact our on-call veterinarian. 
  • Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let us know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
  • Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
  • Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Timmins veterinary clinic.

Emergency FAQs

Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Timmins Animal Hospital

  • Do I need to call ahead?

    Yes, please call ahead. Timmins Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours. 

    We also offer after-hours emergency services provided by an on-call veterinarian. Please call us to be connected to our answering service.

  • When is your clinic open?

    Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:

    • Monday:07:30 am - 05:00 pm
    • Tuesday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:00 pm
    • Thursday:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
    • Friday:07:30 am - 05:00 pm
    • Saturday:09:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Sunday:Closed

    We provide after-hours emergency care for registered clients.

    Please be advised that our Saturday hours vary. Check our Facebook, Instagram or Google accounts for monthly updates.

  • What situations require emergency veterinary care?

    The following situations are examples of emergencies that require immediate care:

    • Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
    • Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
    • Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
    • Fractured bones or severe lameness
    • Seizures and/or staggering
    • Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
    • Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
    • Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
    • Injuries to the eye(s)
    • Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
    • Heat stress or heatstroke
    • Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
    • Unconsciousness
  • How long will we have to wait to see the vet?

    Our Timmins animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait. 

    We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. Call ahead to find out whether we are able to provide emergency care for your dog or cat.

    If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule during the day, we also offer after-hours emergency services provided by an on-call veterinarian.

  • What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?

    Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. At Timmins Animal Hospital we provide overnight care for animals in need.

    While in our care, our dedicated team will treat your pet as if they were our own.

  • What types of animals do you treat?

    Our emergency veterinarians treat small domestic pets such as cats and dogs. 

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New Patients Welcome

Timmins Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our veterinarians are passionate about the health of Northern Ontario companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

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