Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency
Florence, AL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency (SAVE) Hospital is a locally owned small animal veterinary emergency hospital. Our highly trained team of emergency doctors and technical staff provide expert care when your pet is critically ill or injured or when your family veterinarian isn’t available. Our emergency team is on-call around the clock, so if your pet’s condition requires even more advanced care, we’ve got you covered. We plan to provide high-quality, affordable medicine when your loved one needs it the most. We offer a full range of advanced services to diagnose and treat critically ill or injured pets
The Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency (SAVE) Hospital was developed in December 2012 as a collaboration between local veterinarians determined to provide our clients and area pets with consistent, compassionate after-hours emergency and critical care. We are currently managed by a board of eight area veterinarians representing five different practices in Colbert and Lauderdale counties
Mission — Our goal is to act as an extension arm of your regular veterinarian. Even if your regular veterinarian is not an owner, we plan to treat your pet with the excellent care you are used to getting. We plan to develop an unbreakable bond with all veterinarians in the Shoals area
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Overnight Weekends
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
WeekNights – Monday Through THURSDAY 6PM until 6AM; Weekends – Friday 6pm Until Monday 6aM; All Major Holidays
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Frequently asked
Is Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency accepting new patients?+
Yes — Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency is currently accepting new patients.
Does Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency offer emergency or urgent care?+
Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency provides overnight and weekend emergency care.
What services does Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency offer?+
Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization.
When was Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency established?+
Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency has served the Florence, AL community since 2012.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides round-the-clock emergency and critical care, featuring modernized digital intake procedures and efficient triage systems. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough during high-stress situations, offering clear explanations and attentive support during critical treatments and end-of-life care. While many individuals express profound gratitude for prompt life-saving interventions, some visitors experience significant wait times, high emergency pricing structures, and communication challenges regarding treatment costs and options.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.