Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center

Erie, PA

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

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Emergency vet clinic serving the Erie, PA area. We are proud to be the local emergency pet hospital of choice for those in the Erie, PA and the surrounding communities of both Erie County, PA and Erie County, NY. With an emergency vet and full technician staff on-site, we are able to address your pets needs as quickly as possible

Established in 2001, NW PA Pet Emergency Center was started by a group of local veterinarians who wanted to provide the highest quality afterhours emergency pet care in the greater Erie, PA area

Mission — Our mission is to facilitate a balance between providing the best possible care for the pet while remembering that the decisions regarding medical care have an impact on the entire family

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Digital radiographyUltrasoundIn-house laboratory (blood chemistry, CBC, electrolytes, blood gases, coagulation testing, blood typing, canine blood parasite screening, infectious feline disease testing)Cardiac monitoring (blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ECG)

Services in detail

Emergency pet surgeryVeterinary trauma careIn-house laboratory servicesCardiac monitoringRadiology servicesUltrasound servicesEmergency servicesCritical care

Appointments & hours

Weekends: 2pm Saturday through 8am Monday; Weeknights: 8pm - 8am Wednesday through Friday

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center offer?+

Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

When was Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center established?+

Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center has served the Erie, PA community since 2001.

What reviewers say

43% Mixed sentiment
based on 278 reviews

The hospital provides emergency and after-hours veterinary care, featuring a dedicated team that is often described as compassionate, comforting, and supportive during difficult euthanasia and end-of-life decisions. While some visitors experience prompt assistance and thorough explanations from the veterinary staff, others encounter significant challenges including extended wait times in vehicles due to facility access protocols, steep and rapidly escalating pricing structures, and communication hurdles with front desk personnel. The facility serves as a critical regional lifeline when primary care veterinarians are closed, though operational consistency and billing transparency remain frequent points of friction for pet owners.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood 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.