Urgent Care & Emergency

If an urgent or emergency situation arises when we're closed, our trusted partner facilities are open and ready to help your pet.

Puppy with a bandaged paw being held during urgent care treatment

EMERGENCY

VEG Dublin380.235.6233MedVet Worthington614.846.5800OSU Veterinary Columbus614.292.3551COVE Delaware740.481.2683

PET POISON INGESTION

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center1-888-426-4435Pet Poison Helpline1-800-213-6680

Emergency Partner Facilities

VEG Dublin

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Dublin

3800 Tuller Rd, Dublin, OH 43017

380.235.6233Directions

MedVet Columbus

300 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, OH 43085

614.846.5800Directions

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

601 Vernon L. Tharp St, Columbus OH 43210

614.292.3551Directions

Cove Pet Care

585 Sunbury Rd., Delaware, OH 43015

740.481.2683Directions

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care - What's the difference?

Cat being held gently by a veterinary professional

Urgent Care

Urgent Care involves serious medical concerns where your pet requires prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening.

Goal

To evaluate, treat, and prevent the condition from getting worse before it turns into an emergency.

Urgent Care Examples:

  • Minor cuts or scrapes
  • Vomiting or diarrhea that started recently
  • Painful ear infections
  • Mild allergic reactions
  • Limping or minor injuries
  • Anal gland

Veterinary Emergency Care

Veterinary Emergency Care is needed when your pet is experiencing a potentially life-threatening situation and requires immediate medical intervention where every minute counts.

Goal

To stabilize your pet, save their life, and provide critical interventions including anesthesia and surgery.

Veterinary Emergency Examples:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Seizures or collapse
  • Severe trauma (hit by a car, deep wounds)
  • Poisoning or ingestion of toxic substances
  • Severe bleeding or choking

What if my pet has ingested something toxic?

Cat chewing on flowers that are toxic to pets

If your pet has ingested a poison, medication, plant, or foreign substance, please contact a Pet Poison Control Center immediately. These 24/7 hotlines are staffed by veterinary toxicology experts.

Please note that a consultation fee applies, as this service provides rapid, case-specific advice that can make a lifesaving difference.

Pet Poison Experts will:

  • Assess the risk based on what your pet was exposed to, how much, and your pet's size/health
  • Tell you if it's an emergency or something that can be monitored
  • Guide you on immediate next steps before you even reach a veterinary facility
  • Work directly with your veterinarian to provide specific treatment recommendations for your pet

These centers maintain large, up-to-date databases on toxins including:

  • Human and veterinary medications
  • Household chemicals and cleaners
  • Plants (indoor and outdoor)
  • Foods toxic to pets (like chocolate, xylitol, grapes, etc.)
  • Insecticides, rodenticides, and more

Because toxin cases are very time-sensitive, calling poison control right away can save critical time and sometimes save your pet's life.

ASPCA

1-888-426-4435website

Pet Poison Helpline

1-800-213-6680website

Get in touch

In the heart of the Muirfield village near Dublin, Muirfield Animal Hospital proudly cares for pets across Dublin, Powell, Jerome Village, Plain City, Hilliard, Delaware, Ostrander, and surrounding areas.

614-761-8400reception@muirfieldanimalhospital.com