Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care

Pittsburgh, PA

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Urgent Care Emergency General Practice Wellness Surgery In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life Imaging

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We provide high quality emergency medicine, surgery, and preventative care for pets in the Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer walk-in hours every day; you do not need to make an appointment. Our goal is to provide affordable emergency services along with convenient wellness and preventative care. In addition, we are one of the few veterinary practices that offer alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, to help your pet have a comprehensive medical treatment plan. Our goal is to treat your pet the way we would treat our own

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Digital radiography (X-rays)UltrasoundTonometryBlood analysis

Services in detail

Urgent CareWellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresAcupunctureEmergency evaluationStabilizationHospitalizationUrgent medical treatmentBlood analysisX-rays
Show all 39 services
SurgeryFracture repairMedicationMicrochippingPet nutritionParasite controlVaccinationsWellness examsPet dental carePet allergies & dermatologyPet hospice & euthanasiaSenior pet carePuppy & kitten careTonometryUltrasoundVeterinary radiologyVeterinary cardiologyVeterinary endocrinologyExotic petsVeterinary ophthalmologyOrthopedic vetSmall mammal vetSpecialized servicesPet surgeryOrthopedic pet surgeryPet dental surgeryPet anesthesia

Appointments & hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care offer?+

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care offers Urgent Care, Emergency, General Practice, Wellness, Surgery, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 746 reviews

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care offers walk-in and urgent veterinary services characterized by compassionate, knowledgeable medical teams and transparent, reasonable pricing compared to traditional emergency hospitals. The facility is exceptionally well-regarded for handling stressful urgent conditions and end-of-life care with empathy, often providing personalized remembrance items and thoughtful follow-up. While the staff is widely praised for thorough explanations and gentleness with anxious pets, patients should expect significant wait times due to the high-demand walk-in model, and occasional communication delays regarding lab results or referrals.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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