Emergency Hours
- Monday:24 hours
- Tuesday:12:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Wednesday:07:00 am - 06:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 12:00 am
- Friday:24 hours
- Saturday:24 hours
- Sunday:24 hours
The Animal Emergency Center of North Fulton has relocated to Crestview Animal Hospital. Our teams are excited to work together to serve the veterinary needs of our patients.
Emergency Veterinary Services
If your pet is experiencing any symptoms or behaviors that you are concerned about, contact our office right away to speak with one of our experienced staff.
The reliable and compassionate team at Crestview Animal Hospital offers veterinary care for pets in most emergency situations. Animals are our passion, we take pride in providing quality medical 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 If Possible - Call us right away to let us know about your pet's condition and to inform us that you are on your way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call, 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 - Stay calm and be extra careful around your pet. Animals in pain 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 Cumming veterinary clinic or to the after-hours emergency vet clinic nearest you.
Emergency FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Crestview Animal Hospital.
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Do I need to call ahead?
It's always best to contact us in advance if you can, but we understand that in emergency situations that's not always possible.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above.
Crestview Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during the following hours:
- Mon- Friday 6:30 pm - 8pm
- Saturday 2pm -7pm
- Sundays 8am-7pm
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When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see emergency cases during the following hours:
- Mon- Friday 6:30 pm - 8pm
- Saturday 2pm -7pm
- Sundays 8am-7pm
Our regular office hours are:
- Monday:24 hours
- Tuesday:12:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Wednesday:07:00 am - 06:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 12:00 am
- Friday:24 hours
- Saturday:24 hours
- Sunday:24 hours
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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
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How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Cumming 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. If possible, 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 we recommend that you visit your nearest 24/7 emergency animal hospital. -
What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary emergencies require intensive overnight care. At Crestview 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 veterinarians provide emergency care for cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes.