Emergency & Critical Care for Pets

What to Expect When Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

A visit to the emergency room can be stressful. From the moment you arrive at Animal Emergency Hospital DeLand, our team focuses on delivering calm, compassionate, and expert care—both for your pet and for you.

Just like a human emergency room, we use a triage system to ensure pets with life-threatening conditions are treated as quickly as possible. We understand waiting is difficult, and we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

Arrival & Check-In

Animal Emergency Hospital DeLand operates on a walk-in basis, so you never need an appointment. When you arrive, a member of our team will greet you and gather some brief information about your pet’s condition. If your pet is in immediate distress, our medical team will step in right away.

Understanding Triage

Just like in a human emergency room, we use a triage system to ensure that the pets who are most critically ill or injured are seen first. This means that pets with life-threatening conditions may be taken for treatment before those with less urgent needs—even if they arrived later.

We understand how difficult waiting can be when you’re worried about your pet. Please know that triage is never about “first come, first served”—it’s about making sure every pet gets the level of care they need, when they need it most.

While You Wait

Our team works as efficiently and thoughtfully as possible to get to your pet as soon as we can. During busy times, our doctors and technicians may be caring for hospitalized patients in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) while also admitting and treating new emergency cases. Even when you don’t see us, we are always actively caring for patients behind the scenes.

We are committed to clear communication and regular updates, and we will keep you informed about what’s happening, what to expect next, and any changes in your pet’s status.

Examination & Treatment

Once your pet is brought into an exam area, a veterinarian will perform a thorough evaluation and discuss recommended diagnostics and treatment options with you. We will explain everything clearly, answer your questions, and work with you to make decisions that prioritize your pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life.

Compassion Every Step of the Way

Emergencies can be overwhelming, and we’re here to support both you and your pet with compassion, transparency, and care. Whether your pet requires urgent, lifesaving treatment, close monitoring in our ICU, or care that allows them to return home, you can feel confident they are being treated by experienced, attentive professionals.

At Animal Emergency Hospital DeLand, you’re never facing an emergency on your own. It’s our privilege to be here for you and your pet during life’s most critical moments.

Everything You Need in One Place

Our emergency animal hospital and team are ready to handle any emergency with dependable 24/7 veterinary care and state-of-the-art equipment. When you bring your pet to us, we can provide:

Anti-venom
Blood and Plasma Transfusions
Comprehensive Examinations
Digital Radiographs
CT Scans
Emergency Surgery
Endoscopy
Fluoroscopy
In-house STAT Lab

Intravenous (IV) Fluid Therapy
On-site STAT Lab
Oxygen Therapy
Pharmacy
Therapeutic Lasers
Two Isolation Wards
Underwater Treadmill
Ultrasounds
And more!

No matter the care your pet needs, our emergency veterinarians are ready to help. Call us now!

Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Being able to identify the signs of a medical emergency can play a vital role in your pet’s outcome. Certain symptoms should always be taken seriously, as they may indicate a life-threatening condition that needs prompt medical attention.

If your pet is experiencing any of the warning signs below, seek care at Animal Emergency Hospital DeLand right away:

Allergic reaction (hives, facial swelling)
Choking, difficulty breathing, or excessive coughing
Dystocia (labor complications or difficulty giving birth)
Extreme pain or distress (whimpering, panting, pacing)
Fractured bones or severe limping
Heatstroke symptoms (excessive panting, drooling, lethargy)
Inability to urinate or defecate (straining, crying out in pain)
Injuries to the eyes, face, or head

Poison ingestion (antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, human medications, marijuana, etc.)
Repetitive or prolonged seizures
Snake bite
Sudden collapse or unresponsiveness
Swollen or bloated abdomen (a potentially life-threatening emergency)
Uncontrolled bleeding
Vomiting or diarrhea (more than two episodes in 24 hours)

If you’re unsure whether your pet needs emergency care, call (386) 252-0337 or visit us immediately.

No Appointment Necessary

Emergency care is available 24-hours a day, with no appointment necessary.

If possible, call before arriving, so we can begin to assess your pet’s condition, help you with directions and prepare our emergency team.
If you need help bringing your pet in from the car, let us know and we’ll be ready to assist you.
Bring your pet’s medical records, current medication, or any historical information that can help us provide the best possible treatment.