Daytime Emergency Veterinary Care
Contact Ace Animal Hospital
Hours:
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Call: (510) 790-2525
Emergency Veterinary Services
If your pet is exhibiting any unusual symptoms or behaviors, please contact our office or the after-hours emergency pet hospital listed above right away.
In most emergencies, the dependable and compassionate team at Ace Animal Hospital provides veterinary care for pets. We are passionate about animals and take pride in providing high-quality medical care when your pet is in need.
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 during regular business hours. Call the emergency animal hospital listed above after hours to let them know you're on your way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call the emergency pet hospital to let them know you're on your way, they may give you instructions on how to administer first aid or make your pet as comfortable as possible. Pay close attention to the instructions.
- Remain Calm - Keep your cool and be extra cautious around your pet. When an animal is in pain, it is common for them to lash out at anyone who tries to help them, biting or scratching them.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Don't put yourself in danger! Bring your pet to our Fremont veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location listed above in a secure manner.
Emergency FAQs
Learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Ace Animal Hospital by reading our most frequently asked questions.
- Do I need to call ahead?
During regular clinic hours, Ace Animal Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs. It's always best to contact us ahead of time if you can, but we understand that this isn't always possible in an emergency.
If we are unable to accommodate your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you take your pet to the above-mentioned after-hours emergency veterinarian.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- 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?
Like a human doctor's office, our Fremont animal hospital can be unpredictable, and you may have to wait.
We have no way of knowing what cases we will encounter or when they will arrive. If at all possible, call ahead to see if we can provide emergency care for your dog or cat.
If we are unable to accommodate an emergency appointment with our veterinarian, we recommend that you go to the animal emergency hospital listed above, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary emergencies necessitate 24-hour care. We provide overnight care for animals in need at Ace Animal Hospital.
Our dedicated team will treat your pet as if it were their own while they are in our care.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our emergency vet sees cats and dogs.
