Emergency Vet

Emergency Vet for East Bay Area (Concord & Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez) CA

During our regular business hours Sun Valley Animal Hospital is also your East Bay emergency vet, and is more than capable of handling any medical pet emergency for your Pleasant Hill , Martinez , Concord , Walnut Creek Area pet that may arise. In any pet emergency seconds count, which is why our East Bay pet hospital emergency staff has the resources.

We do ask our clients to call, if possible, before bringing their pet to us at our Concord veterinary emergency office so that we can know the nature of your pet emergency and be prepared for your visit.

For emergencies that occur after our East Bay Area vet office normal business hours, we refer our pet hospital clients to:

SAGE Veterinary Emergency Center – 2 locations
1410 Monument Blvd, Suite 100, Concord
(925) 627-72437121Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin
(925) 574-7243

East Bay Veterinary Emergency – 2 locations
2803 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 937-50001312Sunset Drive
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 754-5001

When should I take my pet to the animal hospital?

Trouble Breathing

If you notice that your animal is suddenly having trouble breathing, they need to get to the vet right away. Don’t wait for this one, especially if their lips are puffed out.

Weakness/Collapsing

When your pet suddenly collapses due to weakness, it could be pointing to a larger issue. Common instances of collapsing are internal bleeding, cardiac conditions, or an organ malfunction.

Vomiting/Diarrhea

On occasion, our pets may vomit once or two or have a small case of loose stool. However, if the vomiting and diarrhea persist, this is grounds for a medical emergency. Common instances of vomiting and diarrhea are gastrointestinal issues.

Loss of Muscular Control of Back Legs

Short breeds like Dachshunds and Corgis often have this issue. Because they are long and short, their spinal cords are more vulnerable. The paralysis may come on very suddenly, but can be treated quickly by an emergency vet.

Major Traumas

If you know that an animal has been hurt by a car, fallen, or any other major injury, bring them in immediately. There is no need to wait when you see a visible injury.

Call our local veterinarian if you have questions regarding our emergency services in Concord, CA.

Our local veterinarians have much experience in the field of pet medicine. We will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding our emergency vet’s processes. Don’t hesitate to give us a call! We promise that your pet is in good hands at all times at our animal hospital in the Concord and Walnut Creek, CA area.