While SF Vet Hospital accepts same-day urgent care & emergencies appointments during regular business hours, life doesn’t always follow a schedule. If your pet is experiencing a serious medical emergency after hours, please contact one of the emergency facilities listed below:
Emergency Vet Care in San Francisco, CA
When your pet needs urgent attention outside our regular hours, we’re here to help guide you. SF Vet Hospital offers same-day urgent care & emergencies, and for after-hours or critical emergencies, we refer patients to trusted 24-hour emergency nearby
After-Hours Veterinary Emergencies
Sage (San Francisco)
- 600 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
- 415) 566-0540
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Sage (Redwood City)
- 934 Charter St, Redwood City, CA, 94063
- (650) 417-7243
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SFAMC (San Francisco)
- 2343 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94115
- (415) 872-1872
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PETS Referral Center (Berkeley)
- 1048 University Avenue, Berkeley California
- (510) 548-6684
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OakVet (Oakland)
- 1133 7th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607
- (510) 879-4888
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Lenity (San Mateo)
- 257 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
- (650) 513-6660
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PESCM (San Rafael)
- 1 Thorndale Dr San Rafael, CA 94903
- (415) 456-7372
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What Is a Pet Emergency? Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care
Emergencies come in many forms. If your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, seek veterinary help immediately:
- Trouble breathing or open-mouth panting (especially in cats)
- Continuous vomiting or diarrhea (especially with blood)
- Seizures, tremors, or sudden collapse
- Ingestion of toxins (chocolate, xylitol, medications, household chemicals)
- Trauma (hit by a car, fall, animal attack)
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
- Swollen or painful abdomen
- Excessive bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop
- Heatstroke or unresponsiveness
If you’re ever unsure whether something qualifies as an emergency, it’s always better to call a vet first.