We know pet emergencies don't follow a schedule. That's why our Buena Park hospital offers extended hours, same-day appointments, and an experienced team ready to help โ€” because waiting isn't always an option.

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Urgent Care Signs โ€” When to Call Us

If your pet is experiencing any of the following, please call us or come in right away:

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Vomiting or diarrhea that won't stop

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Difficulty or labored breathing

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Sudden limping or inability to bear weight

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Lethargy or unusual unresponsiveness

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Not eating or drinking for more than 24 hours

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Wounds, lacerations, or bleeding

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Ear or Eye injuries or sudden vision changes

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Swollen abdomen

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Suspected ingestion of something toxic

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Seizures or tremors

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Straining to urinate or unable to go

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Any sudden change in behavior or condition that concerns you

When in doubt, call us. Our team would always rather hear from you.
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How Same-Day Urgent Care Works

We make it as easy as possible to get your pet seen quickly.

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    Call Us First

    For urgent concerns, calling ahead is always the best option. Our Buena Park team can assess the situation over the phone, advise on next steps, and prepare for your pet's arrival so there is no delay when you walk in. Same-day urgent care is offered exclusively at our Buena Park hospital.

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    Book Online if You Can

    If your pet's concern is non-life-threatening and you'd like to request a same-day appointment, you can book online at any time. We will do our best to accommodate same-day requests based on availability. For faster response, call us directly.

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    Walk-Ins Welcome

    We accept walk-in patients. Wait times will vary based on the day and how many patients are being seen. Calling ahead will always help us serve you faster.

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    Our Team Takes It From There

    Once you arrive, our veterinary team will assess your pet promptly and put together a care plan. We will keep you informed every step of the way.

For life-threatening emergencies requiring 24-hour critical care, we will refer you to the nearest emergency specialty hospital and help coordinate that handoff.

Same-day urgent care and walk-ins are offered exclusively at our Buena Park hospital. Our Anaheim and Mission Viejo locations remain available for scheduled, non-urgent appointments โ€” give them a call directly if that's what you need.

For Wellness Membership Members

If you are an active Annual Wellness Membership member and your pet needs an urgent or walk-in visit, the standard urgent exam fee applies. However, the value of a regular scheduled exam will be deducted from that fee as a courtesy to our members. Simply mention your membership when you check in.

Why Choose The Animal Doctors for Urgent Care

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We Are Familiar With Your Pet

If you are already a client, our team knows your pet's history. That means faster, more informed care when every minute counts.

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Extended Hours at Buena Park

With hours until 8:00 PM on weekdays and 4:00 PM on Saturdays, Buena Park is built to be there when other clinics close.

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One Dedicated Care Team

Because same-day urgent care is centralized at Buena Park, our team there is set up for these visits.

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Experienced Veterinary Team

Our veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians are experienced in handling a wide range of urgent conditions and will always be transparent with you about your options.

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Specialists We Trust

For advanced or complex conditions beyond our scope, we work closely with trusted specialists including a cardiologist, orthopedic surgeon, radiologist, and internist โ€” and will help coordinate that care for you.

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Call Us or Book Online

For urgent concerns, calling is the fastest way to get your pet seen.

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Service FAQ

No โ€” we accept walk-ins. That said, calling ahead is always recommended so our team can prepare for your arrival and reduce your wait time. You can also request a same-day appointment online, though calling us directly will get you the fastest response.
Our urgent care is best for same-day concerns that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening. If your pet is in critical condition and needs overnight monitoring or 24-hour emergency surgery, we will refer you to the nearest emergency specialty hospital and help make that transition as smooth as possible.
Buena Park is our only location offering same-day urgent care and work-ins, open until 8:00 PM weekdays and 4:00 PM Saturdays. Our Anaheim and Mission Viejo hospitals are available for scheduled, non-urgent appointments โ€” if you're closer to one of those, call them directly and they can advise on next steps.
Absolutely. You do not need to be an existing client to be seen. We welcome new patients and will work to get your pet the attention they need as quickly as possible.
We cannot guarantee a specific doctor for same-day or walk-in visits, but your pet will always be seen by one of our experienced veterinarians. If you are an existing client, our team will have access to your pet's records to ensure continuity of care.
Urgent and work-in visits carry the standardthe standard urgent exam fee. However, active members receive a deduction equal to the value of a regular scheduled exam. Mention your membership at check-in and our team will apply it.