It’s a scenario every pet owner faces: Your pet is sick or hurt after your veterinarian’s office has closed for the day. That sinking feeling of worry mixed with uncertainty is something we all want to avoid. You’re worried, but is it serious enough for an all-night wait at an emergency hospital? Knowing where to turn can feel confusing, but it’s one of the most important decisions you can make for your pet’s well-being.
At Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel, we bridge the gap between your primary vet and a full-scale emergency, offering a smart, timely, and compassionate choice for after-hours care.
Your Primary Vet: A Foundation of Health
Think of your primary veterinarian as your pet’s family doctor. Their focus is on long-term wellness and preventative care, building a history that keeps your companion healthy for years to come. Routine care is anything you can schedule in advance, such as:
- Annual wellness exams and vaccinations
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Regular dental cleanings
- Management of chronic health conditions
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Hospital
Pet urgent care is the ideal choice for conditions that are not immediately life-threatening but require prompt medical attention. True emergencies, however, involve severe, life-threatening injuries or symptoms and may require the intensive, 24/7 monitoring of an emergency hospital staffed for the most critical cases. This helpful guide from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) offers more detail.
Seek Urgent Care For:
- Minor lacerations or wounds
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Ear infections or skin rashes
- Allergic reactions (if breathing is normal)
- Sudden limping or lethargy
- Coughing, sneezing, or suspected UTIs
Go to an Emergency Hospital For:
- Severe trauma, like being hit by a car
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Active seizures or collapse
- Ingestion of a known poison
How We Help When Your Vet Is Closed
Our clinic is designed to handle the urgent situations that happen unexpectedly. Being outfitted with an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scanner is crucial. It means we don’t have to wait for an outside lab to send back results; we get precise diagnostic information in minutes, not days. This ability to get answers fast allows us to start the right treatment immediately. Our team can stabilize pets, manage pain, treat infections, and perform necessary surgery, all while collaborating with your primary veterinarian for seamless follow-up care.
Call Us Before You Drive
If your pet needs attention, call (813) 279-6500 so our team can prepare for your arrival. Then head to 27027 State Road 56, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544.
Our Business Hours
- Mon: 24 hours
- Tue: 6 pm -11 pm
- Wed: 6 pm- -11 pm
- Thur: 24 hours
- Fri: 24 hours
- Sat: 24 hours
- Sun: 24 hours
Our Holiday Hours
- New Year’s Day: 9 am-11 pm
- Memorial Day: 9 am-11 pm
- Independence Day: 9 am-11 pm
- Labor Day: 9 am-11 pm
- Thanksgiving Eve: 2 pm – 11 pm
- Thanksgiving Day: 9 am-11 pm
- Christmas Eve: 2 pm – 11 pm
- Christmas Day: 9 am-11 pm
- New Year’s Eve: 2 pm – 11 pm