24/7 Emergency Veterinarians in Pasadena, CA
Pet emergencies rarely happen at convenient times. Whether your cat is having trouble breathing, your dog suddenly collapses, or something just doesn't seem right, ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital - Pasadena is here to help. Our team of 24/7 emergency veterinarians in Pasadena, CA is available around the clock to evaluate, stabilize, and treat pets facing urgent medical situations.
If you believe your pet needs immediate care, call us at (626) 993-9600 or come directly to our emergency animal hospital — no appointment is necessary.
Your Pet Is in Experienced Hands
Emergencies can be stressful, but you won't face them alone. ACCESS Pasadena is more than an emergency veterinary hospital. Our emergency veterinarians work alongside board-certified specialists, critical care teams, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff who are focused on both your pet's medical needs and your questions along the way.
From advanced diagnostics and emergency surgery to intensive care and specialty consultations, our team has the expertise and resources to manage a wide range of medical emergencies under one roof.
Because advanced veterinary medicine works best when it's delivered by people who remember there's a worried human on the other end of the leash.
When Does My Pet Need Emergency Care?
If your pet is experiencing any of the following, immediate veterinary attention is needed:
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Difficulty breathing
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Seizures
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Collapse or loss of consciousness
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Severe vomiting or diarrhea
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Uncontrolled bleeding
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Trauma, including being hit by a vehicle
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Suspected toxin ingestion
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Difficulty urinating
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Sudden weakness or inability to walk
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Significant pain or distress
If you're unsure whether something qualifies as an emergency, call us at (626) 993-9600. While we cannot provide specific medical advice over the phone without examining your pet, we can help determine whether your pet should be evaluated.
What to Expect During an Emergency Visit
Emergency visits can feel overwhelming, especially when you're worried about your pet. Understanding what happens during the process can help reduce some of the uncertainty and give you a better idea of what to expect when you arrive.
Just like a human emergency room, patients are not seen in the order they arrive. Our team first evaluates each pet's condition and prioritizes those who need immediate medical attention.
Once your pet is assessed, our doctors may recommend diagnostics such as bloodwork, imaging, or other testing to determine the cause of illness or injury.
Your client care team will discuss findings, treatment recommendations, and provide a written estimate before proceeding whenever possible.
Some pets can return home after treatment, while others may require hospitalization, surgery, critical care monitoring, or consultation with one of our specialty teams.
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, don't wait. Call (626) 993-9600 or come directly to our animal hospital for immediate evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Emergency patients are triaged based on medical need, not arrival time. Pets with life-threatening conditions are treated first to ensure the most critical patients receive immediate care.
For safety and patient care reasons, examinations and treatments are often performed in our treatment areas, where our medical team has immediate access to equipment, medications, and monitoring tools. Owners may visit their pets in the treatment area at times, but for safety reasons are not able to be present at the time of treatment or procedures.
Every patient is different. Wait times vary depending on your pet's condition, diagnostic needs, and the number of emergency cases being treated at that time.
Emergency care costs include the examination fee plus any recommended diagnostics, treatments, medications, or hospitalization. Our team will provide a written estimate and discuss options with you whenever possible.
Yes. Scheduled 30-minute visits are available between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Please call the hospital to arrange a visit.
Because we have not examined your pet, we cannot provide specific medical advice by phone. If you are concerned about your pet, we recommend having them evaluated by a veterinarian.