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Urgent Care

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care: Competent, Compassionate Care for Pet Health Concerns.

Not every health scare is an emergency, but that doesn’t mean it can wait. Our urgent care services provide same-day or next-day veterinary attention for pets who need treatment for illness or minor injury.

What Is Urgent Veterinary Care?

Urgent care is ideal for situations that require timely medical attention but are not life-threatening. Contact us if your pet shows signs like:

  • Vomiting or diarrhea that persists for more than 24 hours

  • Limping or lameness

  • Minor wounds or injuries

  • Eye discharge or squinting

  • Sudden lethargy or appetite loss

  • Coughing or sneezing

  • Urinary accidents or discomfort

We’ll evaluate your pet quickly, provide relief, and determine whether more advanced treatment is needed.

Why Choose Our Urgent Care?

We offer:

  • Same-day or next-day appointments (as available)

  • In-house diagnostics for faster results

  • On-site pharmacy for immediate prescriptions

  • Gentle, low-stress handling for anxious pets

  • Clear communication about cost and care options

Our goal is to provide efficient, compassionate treatment, getting your pet back to feeling better as soon as possible.

What to Expect During Your Visit

  1. Quick check-in and triage by our veterinary team

  2. Physical exam and diagnostic testing if needed (e.g., X-rays, bloodwork)

  3. Discussion of findings and recommended treatment plan

  4. Medications, wound care, or further monitoring as needed

If we identify a more serious issue, we’ll guide you through the next steps and refer to specialists or emergency care if appropriate.


Your pet’s health shouldn’t have to wait. When something seems off, we’re here to help—without the ER hassle.

💙 Whether it’s a checkup, questions, or care needs, visit us—we’re here to be your partner in your pet’s health.


FAQs

Answers to Common Questions

We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sundays we are closed. We do walk-in hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM?

Yes, we do. Lafayette Animal Hospital carries Royal Canin products primarily, but we do have some Hill's Science Diet and Purina prescription diets on hand.

Lafayette Animal Hospital does have a few pages on our website dedicated to pet wellness, and on those pages, we explain what vaccinations are recommended for your pet's species and age group. Please feel free to click on the page below that fits your pet's description: Puppy and Kitten Care: puppies and kittens under 1 year of age. Wellness Care: Adult dog or cat over 1 year of age. Senior Pet Care: Senior dog or cat 7 years of age or older. If you have a question as to which vaccinations your pet is currently up to date on, please call our office.

The only payment plan that Lafayette Animal Hospital offers is through CareCredit. To learn more, please visit our CareCredit page.

Yes, Lafayette Animal Hospital does require payment at the time that services are rendered.

Cost varies depending on many different variables, including but not limited to, type of treatment needed, type of animal, etc. Please call Lafayette Animal Hospital for an estimate. Please keep in the mind that the estimate that you receive is just an estimation. The total cost is subject to decrease or increase depending on what the doctor concludes after examining your pet and talking with you. Feel free to ask your doctor or technician when you are in the exam room for a more accurate quote once the plan of action is determined.