Urgent Pet Animal Hospital
El Cerrito, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Urgent Care
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
The first dedicated urgent care for pets in the Bay area. We offer same day appointments for many kinds of veterinary emergencies. All our veterinarians have extensive emergency room experience
Mission — Our vision is to help the many urgent care patients that cannot see their local veterinarian at short notice, but whose only other option is one of the area's busy Emergency Rooms
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 9AM – 12AM Tuesday: 9AM – 7PM Wednesday: 9AM – 7PM Thursday: 9AM – 7PM Friday: 9AM – 12AM Saturday: 9AM – 7PM Sunday: 9AM – 12AM
Frequently asked
Is Urgent Pet Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Urgent Pet Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Urgent Pet Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Urgent Pet Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Urgent Pet Animal Hospital offer?+
Urgent Pet Animal Hospital offers Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
What reviewers say
Urgent Pet provides same-day and scheduled urgent veterinary care, offering a reliable alternative to traditional emergency hospitals for pet owners seeking prompt attention. The facility is well-stocked with diagnostic equipment and maintains flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough in their explanations, and gentle with anxious animals, often accommodating urgent cases swiftly and providing helpful follow-up communication. While many clients experience short wait times and efficient service, wait durations can occasionally extend significantly during busy periods. Pricing structures vary, with some clients noting reasonable costs while others encounter higher expenses or unexpected fees.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.