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Urgent Care When Your Pet Needs Help Fast

Urgent Care

Urgent Care is a service that provides same-day care for your pet. Whether you are traveling and your pet experiences an unexpected injury or illness, or you find yourself needing care right away for your pet, Urgent Care is a great option to get your pet feeling better quickly! We offer same-day appointments that can be conveniently booked through our website or by calling our office. We also welcome walk-in appointments. Here are some examples of things that we see through Urgent Care:

  • Vomiting/diarrhea
  • Skin allergies/scratching
  • Ear scratching/head shaking
  • Lethargy, feeling poorly or not eating
  • Cuts and wounds
  • Bite wounds
  • Seizures
  • Toxicities
  • Limping or pain when walking
  • Abscess or sudden lumps

Why Choose Five Cities Veterinary Hospital for Your Pet’s Care?

We are proud to have been locally owned and operated right here in the Five Cities area for 20 years. Private ownership means patient focused care, medical decisions made directly by the veterinarian involved with your pet’s care and the flexibility to be able to meet the unique needs of our local community.

Our hospital utilizes Fear Free techniques to ensure that both you and your pet have the most positive experience possible. We use gentle restraint, positive reinforcement and lots of treats! We believe in the philosophy that decreased anxiety during vet visits will improve patient health and healing time, and encourage owners to seek care when needed for their pets. We involve owners in simple procedures like injections and vaccinations whenever possible to try and help pets feel more at ease.

As a locally owned veterinary hospital, we are proud to serve the community we both work and live in. We work closely with non-profits like Feline Network who help the cats in the community receive the care that they need. Both Drs. Berg are volunteers with the SLO County Medical Reserve and are part of a community singing group that visits hospice, senior and homeless centers across the county.

Testimonials

“Our Cocker stepped on something that caused a large swollen blister on her front paw. We called Dr. Bergs office late in the afternoon & they were able to get us in the next day. She had a puncture wound & it was examined & cleaned & she was given an antibiotic & sent home with us. I received a welfare call the very next morning to see how she was doing. All the staff here is so friendly & professional & their prices are very reasonable. I have used them in the past & can certainly recommend them!”
~Marianne Lehr

“Took us in at a moment’s notice when we called with an urgent situation. Friendly and compassionate service!”
~Kevin Malins

“We were staying at Pismo Coast Village RV Resort and our 4 year old mini Eskimo started vomiting and after 3 hours of it we took Her to this vet. We went in as an emergency with no appointment and They were wonderful to us. They were so efficient and fast. She had antibiotic and anti vomiting injections and one injection with fluid in her upper back to rehydrate her. Was back to the motor home with in the hour! Highly recommend this vet or Hospital!! Was recommended to us by people here in the park!”
~Jeannie T.

“Best veterinarian practice on the central coast!

“I was travelling up the CA coast on vacation with my dog (Chuy) for a family vacation. We were having a big bonfire BBQ in Pismo Beach and Chuy got too close to the fire and got severely burned. He had really bad burns on his rear legs and was in a lot of pain. I immediately called information and was given the number of Five Cities Vet hospital. Although it was late and the clinic was closed, Dr. Berg called me back within 5 minutes and met me at their clinic in a matter of minutes. Dr. Berg took such good care of Chuy, fixed him all up and even called once we got home to make sure everything was OK. I wish I lived closer to Arroyo Grande or I would take Chuy to Five Cities Vet all the time.”
~Eric M.

The cost to be seen by one of our Urgent Care doctors is $149

Frequently Asked Pet Emergency Questions

Yes!  We know that unexpected injuries or illnesses can incur costs that are difficult to manage.  We offer both Care Credit and Cherry as options to split up your bill into interest-free payments.  We also can assist with information on various resources that offer financial assistance in certain circumstances.  

Urgent Care can handle most of the more common ailments that your pet might be experiencing. However, for an immediate life-threatening situation (not breathing, sudden collapse and loss of consciousness, catastrophic bleeding/trauma), you should proceed directly to a 24-hour Emergency clinic like Cerro Alto in San Luis Obispo.

No! Same day appointments are limited and can offer the convenience of scheduling a time to be seen, but we also welcome walk-ins.

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