Veterinary Medical Associates provides emergency and urgent care for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and pocket pets Monday to Friday during our regular clinic hours.

Now: (209) 527-5855

Daytime Urgent & Emergency Care

For serious conditions during our regular Monday to Friday hospital hours, call Veterinary Medical Associates.

Call (209) 527-5855

24/7 Emergencies in Modesto

For after-hours emergency care that can't wait, contact a nearby emergency animal hospital.

24/7 Emergency Care

After-Hours Emergency Veterinarian Near Us

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency in the Modesto area, we recommend taking them directly to the emergency animal hospital below.

Urgent vs. Emergency Care

When your pet is sick, injured, or just 'off' enough that you know that something isn’t quite right, it can be difficult to tell whether the situation requires immediate medical attention. Of course, some signs are clearer than others – think bleeding, open wounds, or continuous vomiting – but not all conditions are as obvious.

The difference between urgent and emergency care doesn't always have a clear-cut answer. Generally speaking, emergency care is required for any life-threatening injury or illness that requires immediate hospitalization. Urgent care falls between emergency care and regular vet visits.

At Veterinary Medical Associates, we offer urgent and emergency veterinary care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets by appointment during our regular office hours. Same-day appointments may be available if we are able to fit them into our schedule.

Urgent & Emergency Care FAQs

To learn more about emergency and urgent care or to see what is considered an emergency for your dog, cat or exotic pet, take a look through the FAQs below:

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