Urgent Veterinary Care in Ankeny
Urgent Care by Appointment
Contact Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital
- Monday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Sunday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
Please note that we are able to see urgent cases until 7:30pm
Call: (515) 965-0006
24/7 Emergency Veterinarian
If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening veterinary emergency in the Des Moines Metro area, please contact one of the emergency pet hospitals listed below.
Emergency & Urgent Care in Ankeny
If your pet is experiencing any symptoms or behaviors that you are concerned about, contact our office right away or call one of the animal emergency clinics detailed above.
The compassionate team at Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital offers veterinary care for pets in a variety of urgent situations as availability allows. Animals are our passion. We take pride in providing quality medical care when your pet needs it most.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead - Call our clinic or one of the emergency hospitals above to ensure availability and to receive guidance.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively towards anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to the veterinary hospital.
Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about urgent and emergency care visits for your pet.
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Do I need to call ahead?
Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital provides urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours by appointment only.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the 24/7 emergency vet location shown above.
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When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Saturday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Sunday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
Please note that we are able to see urgent cases until 7:30pm
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What is the difference between urgent and emergency care?
Urgent Care
Urgent veterinary care addresses medical issues that need prompt attention but are not immediately life-threatening to your pet.
Emergency Care
Emergency veterinary care is needed for situations that require immediate attention to help save your pet's life.
For life-threatening emergencies, contact one of the emergency animal hospitals listed on this page.
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What situations require immediate veterinary care?
The following situations are examples of situations that require immediate vet care:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
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How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Ankeny animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable, and you may have to wait.
We do ask that you call ahead to schedule an appointment. This will ensure that we have availability to see your pet.
If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule, we recommend that you visit one of the 24/7 animal emergency hospitals detailed above.
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What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinarians are mostly experienced with cats and dogs but will see other small animals, rabbits and rodents, in serious situations.