Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert

Palm Desert, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Urgent Care Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life Hospitalization

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parkingPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
ChecksCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert is a veterinary surgical & urgent care hospital located in the heart of Coachella Valley. Our team of experienced and compassionate veterinarians & veterinary professionals are here to provide high-quality surgical & urgent care services for your beloved pets

Mission — Our goal is to bridge the gap between your regular veterinary practitioner and an emergency care hospital when your pet is too ill to wait another day, but not ill enough to require overnight hospitalization

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
2
Support staff
10
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital radiologyIn-house lab workUltrasoundEndoscopyState-of-the-art surgical suitesComprehensive monitoring equipment

Services in detail

Urgent careSurgeryDigital radiologyIn-house lab workUltrasoundTriageX-raysLab workHospitalizationOrthopedic surgerySoft tissue surgeryFracture repair
Show all 20 services
Joint surgeriesManagement of refractory arthritisTPLO surgeriesBladder surgeriesC-section & other uterine surgeriesWound managementMass biopsy & removalEndoscopy

Appointments & hours

7am to 10pm Mon to Fri 7am to 8pm Sat and Sun

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert offer?+

Veterinary Urgent Care of the Desert offers Urgent Care, Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life, Hospitalization.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 493 reviews

The practice provides highly responsive and compassionate urgent and emergency veterinary care supported by a virtual waitlist system that allows clients to wait comfortably off-site. The facility is immaculately clean and modern, featuring amenities such as a coffee and snack bar. The veterinary and support teams are widely regarded as empathetic, knowledgeable, and thorough, offering clear explanations and detailed discharge instructions. Extended hours and prompt appointment availability make it a vital resource for pet owners during critical situations, though pricing can occasionally be high depending on the required treatments and medications.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.