Should I call before coming in?

Yes. Calling first helps us triage your pet and recommend the safest next step.

Do you replace a 24-hour emergency hospital?

No. We provide urgent care during clinic hours and refer life-threatening emergencies to 24-hour facilities when needed.

Veterinary Services

Urgent Care During Clinic Hours

If your pet is sick or injured, call us first. Our team can help decide whether VMC, a same-day visit, or a 24-hour emergency hospital is the safest option.

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Urgent Care During Clinic Hours at Veterinary Medical Centers

Serving Northern KentuckyFort Thomas and Independence

About This Service

Urgent Care During Clinic Hours

Urgent care availability depends on the day, location, and severity of the concern. Calling ahead lets us prepare, reduce wait time, and direct true emergencies appropriately.

Common urgent concerns include repeated vomiting, diarrhea, wounds, limping, ear pain, eye redness, coughing, urinary problems, and sudden lethargy.

What this care often includes

Same-day guidance when available
Both NKY locations
Call first for triage

Care at both VMC locations

This service is available through our Fort Thomas and Independence teams. Call first if your pet is sick, painful, or experiencing symptoms that may need urgent triage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about urgent care during clinic hours.

Veterinary Services

Veterinary services for dogs and cats in Northern Kentucky.

From routine wellness visits to dental care, surgery, behavior support, and urgent appointments, both VMC locations are built around practical care and clear communication.

Wellness Exams & Preventive Care

Annual and biannual checkups with vaccinations, parasite prevention, screening recommendations, and practical life-stage guidance.

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Dental Care & COHAT Cleanings

Professional dental cleanings under anesthesia, oral health assessments, dental radiography when indicated, and extractions when needed.

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Soft Tissue Surgery

Spays, neuters, mass removals, and common soft tissue procedures with anesthesia planning, monitoring, and recovery support.

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Behavior Consultations

Support for anxiety, aggression, litter box issues, fear, and stress-related behavior with medical causes considered first.

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