Same-day urgent vet care in Phoenix, AZ
When your worry can’t wait, we provide prioritized care for unexpected issues for dogs and cats.
What’s urgent care for pets?
Urgent care for dogs and cats is designed to address issues and illnesses that shouldn’t wait until their next primary care appointment, but that aren’t severe enough for an emergency visit. Your pet may need an urgent care visit at your local Lovet if they’re exhibiting symptoms like:
Illness and infection
Coughing, sneezing, and runny nose; ear infections; eye issues like tearing, redness, discharge, squinting, excessive blinking, or rubbing at eyes; changes in behavior
Injuries
Bites and stings; cuts and scratches; pain or limping; paw wounds, cuts, or burns; broken and overgrown toenails
Digestion issues
Diarrhea or vomiting; changes in appetite; possible or known toxic or foreign body (toys, chews, etc.) ingestion; urinary issues like straining or frequent urination
Skin issues
Itching, scooting, or rashes; lumps, bumps, and growths; worms, fleas, ticks, or mites
Why you’ll Lovet
Urgent and primary care
We offer comprehensive services for unexpected concerns as well as primary, dental, and surgical care.
Flexible payment options
More ways to pay for your visit — including over time — so you never have to compromise on your pet’s health.
Caring since 1984
With 40+ years of experience, and 11,000+ 5-star reviews, we’re building a national network of hospitals dedicated to making vet care easier.
Not sure? Call us!
Our staff is equipped with the education, experience, and technology to handle a broad spectrum of urgent issues during our operating hours. Give the Lovet team near you a call and we’ll help you decide if your pet needs to come in for a diagnosis.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay for urgent visits over time
Get flexibility in the unexpected with pay-over-time options like Lovet Pay, so you can focus on what matters: your pet's health.
Sick and urgent services
Sick pet exams
We check nose-to-tail to help figure out why your pet isn’t feeling their best.
Urgent care exams
When your pet is facing distressing symptoms, restoring their comfort is our top priority.
Bloodwork, diagnostics, and x-ray
In-house, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools offer precision, speed, and detail when time is of the essence.
Chronic illness care
Whether it’s a flare up or a new development, we’re here with compassionate care.
Euthanasia services and quality of life consultations
Helping you navigate all your options when and if it’s time to say goodbye.
Frequently asked questions
Is urgent care the same as emergency care?
No. Urgent care for pets can address many issues and injuries that shouldn’t wait, but if your pet has severe bleeding, was hit by a car, is unconscious or unresponsive, has collapsed, or is experiencing extreme pain or life-threatening symptoms, they likely need emergency care. If you’re not sure if your pet is experiencing an issue that qualifies as urgent, call your local hospital and we can help assess their needs over the phone.
Is Lovet Bell Ridge an emergency hospital?
Due to our operating hours and, on rare occasions, issue severity or complexity, we are unable to provide the 24-hour services or overnight hospitalization required of an emergency hospital.
Does Lovet Bell Ridge accept walk-ins for urgent needs?
All Lovet locations reserve same-day time slots specifically for urgent needs, though appointments are subject to availability. You are always welcome to walk in during business hours, but if you’d like to guarantee being seen as quickly as possible, we recommend calling ahead of time or booking an appointment online.
How can I book an urgent care appointment with Lovet?
Simply book online! You’ll have the option to select the nature of your appointment in our scheduling tool. You can also call your preferred hospital during business hours. Find a Location>
How do I know if my pet needs urgent care?
When your pet isn’t feeling their best or is experiencing a mild to moderate issue that shouldn’t wait until their next check-up, they might need urgent care. Symptoms of sudden or severe illness, infections, or injuries usually qualify as urgent care needs. Urgent care for pets is very similar to urgent care for humans; it may be helpful to ask yourself, "If this was myself or my kids, would I go to the ER, urgent care, or make a doctor’s appointment?"
What are Lovet Bell Ridge's opening hours?
Our hospital hours are dependent on location and staffing. You can view the operating hours of Lovet hospitals in your area using our locator tool. Find a Location >
What are your payment options?
We also have a flexible financing option, Lovet Pay offered at select locations, to make vet care more accessible to all our patients. View Payment Options >
What if my pet is experiencing an emergency outside of Lovet open hours?
Please visit the nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital.
I think my pet ate something toxic. Who do I call?
Call your Lovet team during business hours. For 24-hour support, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Hotline: 1-855-764-7661.