Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care

Alpena, MI

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Urgent Care
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile payments
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care provides medical and surgical care for emergencies and urgent illness or injury in dogs, cats, and other pets of Northeast Michigan. Our doctors will diagnose and treat your pet so that you can get back to playing fetch or taking a long nap in the sunshine

Mission — Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care’s mission is to serve as a bridge to provide veterinary urgent and emergency care over the weekend and some holidays when your family veterinarian is closed or unavailable

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
3
Support staff
5
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

SediVue Dx Urine Sediment Analyzerdigital X-raysdental X-raysultrasoundendoscopylaparoscopy

Services in detail

Urgent CareAdvanced DiagnosticsOn-Site LaboratoryUltrasound and X-rayUrine Drug ScreeningUrinalysisBlood Gas TestsComplete Blood Count (CBC) and Chemistry ProfilesFecal TestingCytologyDigital X-raysDental X-raysEndoscopyLaparoscopyOrthopedic services

Appointments & hours

Monday Thursday: Closed Friday: 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m

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Frequently asked

Is Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

Is Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care offer?+

Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care offers Urgent Care, Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 45 reviews

Thunder Bay Veterinary Urgent Care provides exceptional urgent and emergency veterinary services, particularly during weekends and holidays when other options are limited. The facility is consistently described as very clean and well-maintained following recent renovations. The entire team, including receptionists, technicians, and veterinarians, is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally comforting during stressful medical crises and end-of-life care. Patients receive thorough evaluations, clear explanations, and respectful handling tailored to anxious or difficult animals, all while maintaining reasonable pricing.

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.