Our Emergency Care in Greensboro
For pet parents, there is nothing quite as stressful as an emergency involving their four-legged family members. At Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Greensboro, we understand the fear and uncertainty that you and your pet are probably experiencing at this time. Know that if you need help, our emergency team is here for you. Our hospital is open late for after-hours care when your regular vet is closed, and 24 hours during the weekend and on holidays.
We are an AAHA accredited emergency practice, which means we voluntarily meet hundreds of high standards set by the American Animal Hospital Association to continuously provide excellent care and service. While we certainly hope you won’t need us, we’re happy to step in and offer our skills and support when you need it most!
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Emergency Services Available at Our Hospital
Unlike a general practice, we do not provide wellness and preventative care. We’re dedicated solely to emergency medicine and providing immediate care to pets with serious health conditions.
Our services primarily include:
- Complete in-house diagnostics
- Emergency surgery (wounds, infections, exploratory, etc.)
- Hospitalization
- Laser therapy
- Euthanasia
When Does a Pet Need Emergency Care?
There are numerous situations requiring emergency care for pets. Some of the most common situations warranting immediate attention include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Limping
- Eye problems
- Bleeding from nose, ears, mouth, or other orifice
- Unable or unwilling to eat or drink
- Ingestion of poison or foreign object
- Traumatic injury - collision with a car, fall, animal attack/fight, broken bones, lacerations, degloving injuries, burns, and more
- Urinary blockages
- Difficult labor
- Bloat (GDV)
- Multiple seizures within minutes of each other
- Loss of consciousness
- Allergic reaction
Frequently Asked Questions
No. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, you can come directly to Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency for immediate care. While calling ahead is helpful so our team can prepare, it is not required. We prioritize pets based on the severity of their condition to ensure the most critical patients receive care as quickly as possible.
Our experienced emergency team treats a wide range of urgent and life threatening conditions, including difficulty breathing, seizures, poisoning, trauma, broken bones, wounds, allergic reactions, urinary blockages, heatstroke, severe vomiting or diarrhea, and many other sudden illnesses or injuries. We are equipped to provide emergency diagnostics, hospitalization, surgery, and intensive care when needed.
We offer advanced diagnostic services to quickly determine the cause of your pet's condition, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, in-house laboratory testing, bloodwork, and other diagnostic tools. Fast, accurate diagnostics help our veterinarians begin treatment as quickly as possible.