Urgent Care
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If you have an emergency please call us at 319-232-5292.
Urgent Care hours:
Monday – Friday: 4pm – 8pm
Saturdays: 10am – 4pm
Address:
4041 Hurst Drive,
Waterloo, IA 50701
- Bite Wounds or Lacerations
- Ear Problem
- Eye Problem
- Vomiting or Diarrhea
- Limping
- Fleas or Worms
- Allergies or Skin problems
- Toxin ingestion
- Paw or Nail issue
- Collapse
- Lethargy
- Abscess
- Urinary Problems/ Accidents inside
- Coughing/Sneezing
- Anal gland issues (scooting, licking)
- Decreased Appetite
- Hives/swelling/reactions
- End of Life/ Euthanasia
- Bad Breath
- Fever
- Constipation
- And more!
What Cases Will We See?
- Bite Wounds or Lacerations
- Ear Problem
- Eye Problem
- Vomiting or Diarrhea
- Limping
- Fleas or Worms
- Allergies or Skin problems
- Toxin ingestion
- Paw or Nail issue
- Collapse
- Lethargy
- Abscess
- Urinary Problems/ Accidents inside
- Coughing/Sneezing
- Anal gland issues (scooting, licking)
- Decreased Appetite
- Hives/swelling/reactions
- End of Life/ Euthanasia
- Bad Breath
- Fever
- Constipation
- And more!
Hospital Urgent Care provides veterinary services for a variety of conditions, illness, and injuries found in our pet patients. We have trained and dedicated veterinarians and nurses on staff. We have onsite diagnostic equipment to perform blood work, x-rays, ultrasound, and an in-house pharmacy allowing timely results and treatment of our patients. Cases that require 24-hour critical nursing care or more advanced diagnostics and treatments will be first stabilized and then referred to the specialty hospitals if necessary.
FAQ and hospital responses
We prefer you call ahead to be added to the waitlist. Patients will be prioritized and triaged based on their symptoms and conditions. Any patient needing medical attention, but not life threatening, may be asked to wait.
For the safety of your pet and our staff, please allow our trained professionals to care for your pet. We will ensure that you are placed in a comfortable exam or waiting room and will communicate with you regularly.
We recommend all pets return to their primary care veterinarian in the time recommended by our urgent care doctor.
Yes, you can take your pet home tonight. There will be cases that require transfer to the 24-hour Specialty hospital for around-the-clock care. Some stable patients may stay the night here to have a procedure or additional testing during our normal business hours.
Dogs and Cats as well as exotic pets on a case by case basis (Please call).
Each patient will be triaged and assessed by a trained professional. Critical life-threatening conditions will take precedence. The severity of your pets’ condition, as well as when your pet was added to our waitlist, will determine when the doctor will be in to talk to you and examine your pet.
Our urgent care exam fee is $115. Our current payment plan is through CareCredit and Scratch, both can be applied for online before arriving. We accept credit cards, debit cards, Scratch, and Care Credit only. Deposits are required for treatment and all payment is due at the time of service.
Given that there are many different insurances available now, you are responsible for calling to determine your specific coverage. Payment will be due at the time of service, then you coordinate with your specific insurance for reimbursement.
Outpatient cases will be instructed to schedule any rechecks or follow up care with their primary care veterinarian. We will ensure that all patient exam notes, and diagnostic test results are completed and sent home with you so that you may provide them to your primary care veterinarian.
No, you will coordinate a pickup time with our veterinary staff. All pets must be picked up by the time designated by our team.
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