VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center

Madison, WI

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality care when your pet is ill or injured. To You: From the first phone call you will be treated with the utmost care, compassion, and respect. We will keep you informed of your pet's condition every step of the way. VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center understands what your pet means to you and your family. To Your Veterinarian: We will provide timely medical and diagnostic results to maintain continuity of care. Together we can provide the very best health care for your loved one

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

18
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
25
Support staff
44
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Aggressive analgesiaCardiac output monitoringCentral venous pressure monitoringContinuous ECG monitoring and telemetryDirect blood pressure monitoringMechanical ventilationNasal and transtracheal oxygen therapyPulse oximetry and end tidal capnographyTransfusion therapyAdvanced anesthetic monitoringMinimally invasive surgery

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareInternal MedicineOncologySurgeryDiagnostic Imaging

Memberships

VCA Pet Cancer Care Alliance

Appointments & hours

Mon: 8:00 am - 12:00 am; Tue - Thu: Open 24 Hours; Fri: 12:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sat - Sun: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; Specialty Service Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Frequently asked

Is VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center offer?+

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 309 reviews

This emergency and specialty hospital delivers compassionate, thorough, and responsive urgent care for pets, particularly during critical health crises and end-of-life decisions. The clinical and front desk teams are widely recognized for their empathy, detailed explanations, and supportive follow-up gestures like condolence cards. While the facility provides life-saving interventions and excellent bedside manner during stressful moments, patients and families occasionally experience extended wait times, high costs for emergency procedures, and communication hurdles during peak busy hours.

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.