The Animal Emergency Centre is a fully equipped AAHA accredited hospital. This accreditation assures that we consistently meet the high standards set by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Our goal is to provide the best possible emergency care for your pet in the evening, weekend, and holiday hours when your regular veterinarian is closed. When your pet is released, you will be referred back to your regular hospital, and your personal veterinarian will receive a complete update of all treatments given.

We understand how concerned you are about your pet’s well-being. At the Animal Emergency Centre your pet will be cared for by licensed veterinarians who are trained and experienced in emergency medicine, and a support staff highly trained in all phases of emergency care. When your pet arrives at our clinic, one of our staff members will triage your pet to determine the immediate medical urgency of his or her condition, and the most critical patients will be seen first.

What to do in case of emergency

Try to stay calm. Animals can easily sense fear in their owners.

Call immediately for advice before you attempt first-aid. Use caution in handling ill or injured animals. Even the friendliest animal may bite if in pain or seizuring. As a safety precaution, use gloves, towels or blankets to handle your injured pet.

Never administer medication to your pet until you have consulted a veterinarian. Many drugs, such as Tylenol® and ibuprofen are very toxic to your pet.

Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a veterinarian. If your pet has ingested poison, take him or her to a veterinary clinic immediately, and if possible, bring the container and a sample of the substance with you.