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Same Day Care
Legacy Animal Medical Center
Call: (509) 926-8387
Emergency Pet Hospitals Near Liberty Lake
If you are experiencing an emergency with your pet after hours, please contact one of the following veterinary animal hospitals.
Urgent Veterinary Care
If your pet is experiencing concerning symptoms, an unexpected illness or an injury that requires prompt attention, contact our office to find out if urgent veterinary care is available.
The team at Legacy Animal Medical Center provides urgent veterinary care for pets experiencing a range of illnesses, injuries and other immediate health concerns. If your pet requires emergency veterinary care outside our regular hours, please contact one of the after-hours emergency animal hospitals listed above.
Steps to Take When Your Pet Needs Urgent Care
If your pet is sick, injured or experiencing concerning symptoms that require prompt attention, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead If Possible - During regular business hours, call our veterinary clinic to discuss your pet’s symptoms and find out if urgent care is available. After hours, contact the emergency animal hospital listed above if your pet requires immediate attention.
- Follow Instructions Provided - Our veterinary team can advise you on what to do next based on your pet’s symptoms. Follow any instructions carefully, including recommendations for at-home care or bringing your pet in for an assessment.
- Remain Calm - Stay calm and use extra caution when handling a sick or injured pet. Animals experiencing pain or distress may react unexpectedly and could bite or scratch.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - If advised, safely bring your pet to our veterinary clinic in Liberty Lake for urgent veterinary care. For severe or life-threatening emergencies, contact the nearest emergency veterinary hospital listed above.
Urgent Care FAQs
Read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about same-day urgent veterinary care at Legacy Animal Medical Center, including appointment availability and when to seek emergency care.
- Do I need to call ahead for urgent veterinary care?
Yes. Please call Legacy Animal Medical Center before arriving so our team can discuss your pet's symptoms and determine whether we have an appointment available.
If we are unable to see your pet and they require immediate medical attention, we may recommend contacting an emergency veterinary hospital.
- Do you offer same-day urgent care appointments?
Yes, when our schedule allows. If we have a same-day opening, we may be able to see pets experiencing urgent illnesses, injuries or other health concerns. We do not reserve specific appointment slots for urgent care, so availability varies from day to day.
Please call us as soon as possible to find out if an appointment is available.
- When is urgent veterinary care available?
Our veterinarians may be able to see urgent care cases during our regular business hours, based on appointment availability:
- 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:08:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
If your pet requires immediate care and we are unable to accommodate them, please contact the emergency veterinary hospital listed above.
- What types of symptoms may require urgent veterinary care?
If your pet is experiencing a sudden illness, injury or concerning change in their health or behaviour, contact our veterinary team. We can discuss their symptoms with you and help determine the appropriate next steps.
Depending on availability and your pet's condition, we may recommend a same-day urgent care appointment or advise you to seek immediate care at an emergency veterinary hospital.
- When should I take my pet to an emergency veterinary hospital?
Some symptoms and injuries can be life-threatening and require immediate emergency veterinary care. These may include:
- Severe or uncontrolled bleeding
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Loss of consciousness or collapse
- Seizures
- Severe trauma or suspected broken bones
- Inability to urinate
- Suspected poisoning or ingestion of a toxic substance
- Heatstroke
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Serious eye injuries
If you are unsure whether your pet's condition is urgent or an emergency, call a veterinary professional for guidance.
- How long will we have to wait to see the veterinarian?
Urgent care cases are seen in available appointment slots during our regular clinic hours. Wait times and same-day availability can vary depending on our existing appointment schedule.
Please call ahead so our team can let you know if we are able to see your pet. If we cannot accommodate your pet and they require immediate attention, we may recommend an emergency veterinary hospital.
- Do you provide overnight veterinary care?
No. Legacy Animal Medical Center does not provide overnight medical care. If your pet requires overnight monitoring or treatment, our team may recommend an emergency veterinary hospital that can provide ongoing care.
- What happens if you don't have an urgent care appointment available?
If we do not have a same-day appointment available, our team can advise you on the appropriate next steps based on your pet's needs. If your pet requires immediate medical attention, please contact the emergency veterinary hospital listed above.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinary team provides care for cats, dogs and exotic animals, including birds, reptiles and rodents.