Urgent VET Care
Urgent VET Care is a general practice in Cockeysville, MD. Procedures include Fluid therapy, Plasma transfusions, and Abdominal ultrasounds.
About
Urgent VET Care is a privately owned and operated urgent care facility focused on treating non-life-threatening illnesses that require same-day attention. The clinic provides diagnostic services, including digital x-ray, in-house laboratory testing, and abdominal ultrasounds, alongside medical treatments such as fluid therapy, wound repair, and fracture stabilization. They maintain an on-site pharmacy and offer outpatient or same-day hospitalization services to stabilize patients before coordinating follow-up care with a primary veterinarian.
Serving the Cockeysville and Hunt Valley region, the clinic operates as an alternative to both primary care practices and 24-hour emergency hospitals. They do not provide routine preventive services like vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, or dental procedures. If a patient requires overnight care or treatment for severe, life-threatening conditions, the team facilitates a transfer to a 24-hour facility to ensure continuity of care.
Surgical team
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Dr. Laura Kretchmer
Dr. Laura Kretchmer is a published, internship trained emergency medicine veterinarian.
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Dr. Heather Preston
Dr. Heather Preston joined Urgent VET Care in the summer of 2021.
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Dr. Danielle Allen
Dr. Danielle Allen joined Urgent VET Care in January of 2022 as an internship-trained emergency and critical care veterinarian.
Procedures
- Fluid therapy
- Plasma transfusions
- Abdominal ultrasounds
Equipment
- TONOVET Plus
- Digital x-ray
Frequently asked questions
- What types of conditions does Urgent VET Care treat?
- The clinic treats urgent, non-life-threatening illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, lethargy, lameness, urinary problems, and allergic reactions. They also handle wounds, lacerations, broken nails, toxic ingestions, and skin, ear, or eye issues. Additionally, the team provides end-of-life consultations and humane euthanasia services.
- Does the clinic provide routine preventive veterinary care?
- No, the clinic does not offer preventive services such as vaccines, routine spay or neuter surgeries, dental procedures, or monthly preventive medications. These services are intended to be managed by your primary care veterinarian.
- What happens if my pet requires overnight hospitalization?
- Because the clinic does not offer hospitalization services after 9:00 PM, patients requiring continued care are referred to a 24-hour hospital of the owner's choice. The staff assists in arranging this transfer to ensure a smooth transition for the pet.
- Will my primary care veterinarian receive my pet's records?
- Yes, all records from the visit, including the physical exam, laboratory results, diagnostic images, treatment plan, and discharge instructions, are electronically submitted to your primary care veterinarian by the end of the day.