Pet Check Urgent Care
Pet Check Urgent Care is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA.
About
Pet Check Urgent Care provides a blend of urgent care and routine veterinary services for pets. Their comprehensive offerings include wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and diagnostics utilizing digital X-rays and an on-site lab. They are equipped to address non-critical emergencies such as ear infections, minor injuries, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal issues. The clinic also offers compassionate euthanasia services.
Operating from two locations in New Jersey, Pet Check Urgent Care provides accessible care seven days a week. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis or can call ahead to be added to a virtual waitlist, with no appointment necessary. While capable of handling most injuries and illnesses, the clinic refers critically ill animals or those requiring overnight hospitalization or advanced surgical care to specialized facilities.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of conditions does Pet Check Urgent Care treat?
- Pet Check Urgent Care addresses non-critical emergencies and urgent health concerns. These include ear infections, minor injuries, skin conditions, allergies, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty urinating. They also handle wounds, burns, nail or pad injuries, limping, eye problems, and issues with urine or stool.
- Does Pet Check Urgent Care offer routine veterinary services in addition to urgent care?
- Yes, Pet Check Urgent Care provides a range of routine veterinary services. These include pet wellness exams, preventative care, and vaccinations to maintain immunity against diseases. They also offer pet microchipping, which creates a permanent link between pets and their owners.
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at Pet Check Urgent Care?
- The clinic is equipped with diagnostic tools to assess a pet's health. They routinely use a digital X-ray machine for internal imaging and have an on-site lab for diagnostic testing, which can provide results in minutes. This allows for comprehensive evaluation of various conditions.
- What is the policy for appointments and wait times at Pet Check Urgent Care?
- Pet Check Urgent Care operates as a walk-in and call-ahead facility, meaning appointments are not required. Upon arrival, pets are added to a virtual waitlist. Owners can call ahead to be preemptively added to this list to help facilitate seeing their pet as soon as possible.
- What happens if a pet's condition is too severe for Pet Check Urgent Care to manage?
- While Pet Check Urgent Care can handle most injuries and illnesses, if a pet is too sick or injured for their facility, they will refer the owner to a facility that can manage critically ill animals. For pets requiring overnight hospitalization or advanced surgical care, options for transfer to a 24-hour emergency hospital will be discussed.