Animal Emergency Care

Bellingham, WA

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 End Of Life Surgery

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The premier 24/7 emergency animal hospital for dogs and cats in NW Washington and SW British Columbia. At Animal Emergency Care, we understand how much your pets mean to you. When you face a veterinary emergency, you want an expert veterinary team you can trust to provide the highest level of medical care and support, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. This is precisely what you will find at Animal Emergency Care, where we deliver unparalleled emergency care to pets and their families in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties

A growing number of pet owners and primary care veterinarians in Whatcom, Skagit, and Island counties have counted on Animal Emergency Care since we opened our doors in 2002

Mission — Our mission is to provide high-quality, around-the-clock emergency care to pets and their families

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Technology & equipment

Advanced diagnostic and treatment technology

Services in detail

Emergency careSurgeryImagingCritical careDiagnostic testing24-hour monitoringIntensive care

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationWashington Veterinary Medical AssociationVeterinary Emergency and Critical Care SocietyVeterinary Hospital Managers AssociationSociety of Human Resource ManagementSociety of Human Resource Management Mount Baker ChapterBellingham Regional Chamber of CommerceWhatcom Young Professionals

Appointments & hours

24/7/365

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Animal Emergency Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Emergency Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Animal Emergency Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal Emergency Care provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Animal Emergency Care offer?+

Animal Emergency Care offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, End Of Life, Surgery.

When was Animal Emergency Care established?+

Animal Emergency Care has served the Bellingham, WA community since 2002.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 787 reviews

Animal Emergency Care provides 24-hour emergency and critical care services in Bellingham. The hospital features a dedicated team of veterinarians and support staff who deliver compassionate, thorough care during critical medical situations and end-of-life transitions. While many clients experience prompt attention and empathetic communication, some visits involve extended wait times due to triage priorities and high overall patient volume. Pricing reflects the specialized nature of emergency services, and financial estimates are generally provided prior to treatment options.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood 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.