Daytime Emergency Veterinary Care
Contact Noll Veterinary Hospital
- Monday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Call: (937) 323-1607
After-Hours Emergency Veterinary Care
Emergency Veterinary Services
If your pet is exhibiting any unusual symptoms or behaviors, please contact our office right away.
Pets in need of immediate veterinary attention can turn to Noll Veterinary Hospital's caring staff. Our passion is animals, and we take great pride in offering high-quality medical care to your pet when they need it the most.
Steps to Take In A Pet Emergency
If you have a veterinary emergency, please follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours call us right away.
- Follow Instructions Provided - To help you care for your pet, we may provide instructions when you call. Carefully follow these steps.
- Remain Calm - Keep your cool and be extra cautious around your pet. When an animal is in pain, it is common for them to lash out at anyone who tries to help them by biting or scratching them.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Don't put yourself in danger! Bring your pet to our Springfield veterinary clinic safely.
Emergency FAQs
Learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Noll Veterinary Hospital by reading our most frequently asked questions below.
- Do I need to call ahead?
During our regular clinic hours, Noll Veterinary Hospital provides emergency and urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs. While it is always preferable to contact us in advance, we understand that this is not always possible in emergency situations.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinary team sees emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Tuesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Wednesday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Thursday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Friday:07:30 am - 05:30 pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require emergency veterinary care?
Examples of situations requiring immediate attention include:
- 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
- How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Like a human doctor's office, our animal hospital in Springfield's availability can be unpredictable, and you may have to wait.
We have no way of knowing what cases we will encounter or when they will arrive. If at all possible, call ahead to see if we can provide emergency care for your dog or cat.
- What happens if my pet needs to stay in the hospital?
Some veterinary emergencies necessitate 24-hour care. We provide overnight care for animals in need at Noll Veterinary Hospital.
Our dedicated team will treat your pet as if it were their own while in our care.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Cats and dogs tend to be the focus of our veterinarian's training, but they will also see birds if the need arises.
It may also be possible to make farm calls for larger animals, such as horses and donkeys, but you must call ahead.