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.

Emergency

• VEG Dublin — 380.235.6233
• MedVet Worthington — 614.846.5800
• OSU Veterinary Columbus — 614.292.3551
• COVE Delaware — 740.481.2683

Pet Poison Ingestion

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center — 1-888-426-4435
• Pet Poison Helpline — 1-800-213-6680

Partner Facility Details

VEG Dublin — Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Dublin

• 3800 Tuller Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
• 380.235.6233

MedVet Columbus

• 300 E. Wilson Bridge Rd. Worthington, OH 43085
• 614.846.5800

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

• 601 Vernon L. Tharp St, Columbus OH 43210
• 614.292.3551

Cove Pet Care

• 585 Sunbury Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
• 740.481.2683

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care – What’s the difference?

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 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?

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 who can quickly assess your pet’s risk and guide you on what to do next. Please note that a consultation fee applies, as this service provides rapid, case-specific advice that can make a lifesaving difference for your pet.

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.

Poison Control Contacts

• ASPCA — 1-888-426-4435
• Pet Poison Helpline — 1-800-213-6680