Shores Veterinary Emergency Center

Harrisburg, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Emergency and Urgent Care Hospital serving both East and West Shores and all of South Central PA. We accept patients on a walk-in basis. We encourage you to call us with your arrival time so we can better prepare for your pets medical needs

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

8
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Inpatient and Outpatient UltrasoundOnline symptom checker (Pet Health Checker)

Services in detail

EmergencyUrgent CareSpecialty SurgeryCardiologyInpatient and Outpatient Ultrasound

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care SocietyAmerican Association of Feline Practitioners

Appointments & hours

Emergency Hours: Open 24/7, 365 days a year

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Shores Veterinary Emergency Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Shores Veterinary Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Shores Veterinary Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Shores Veterinary Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Shores Veterinary Emergency Center offer?+

Shores Veterinary Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 579 reviews

The hospital provides dedicated 24-hour emergency and critical care supported by a modern, clean facility and an exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable team. Staff members demonstrate genuine empathy during high-stress medical crises and end-of-life decisions, frequently providing personalized keepsakes like paw prints and sympathy cards. While emergency triage is efficient and life-saving interventions are delivered promptly, operations experience heavy congestion leading to extended wait times during peak hours. Transparent cost estimates and treatment options are generally provided up front, though fees reflect standard emergency pricing and can be substantial for overnight hospitalization. Communication regarding follow-up care and billing details occasionally requires closer coordination, but the clinical team remains deeply committed to patient comfort and family support.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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