Dog emergency vet in Huntington Beach
Walk in — no appointment needed. Call on the way and tell us what is happening; our team prepares while you drive. Diagnostics, surgery and ICU care are all in this building.
Open Monday–Saturday until 8:30 PM. Tuesdays until 6 PM. Walk in — no appointment needed. New emergencies accepted until 8 PM (6 PM Tuesdays).
Right now
Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PM Mon–Sat 9 AM–8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PM · Sunday closed
Call now
(714) 274-9305 One tap from any phone
Where we are
6937 Warner Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Dogs
Dog emergencies we treat now
These are the emergencies we ask about first when the patient is a dog. If you see one of them, come in now.
Bloat (GDV): a swollen, hard belly
A hard or swollen belly in a dog that is restless or trying to vomit without bringing anything up is treated as possible bloat until we know otherwise. Minutes matter.
Chocolate, xylitol and other toxins
With most toxins, treatment works best early, before your dog looks unwell. Bring the packaging and call on the way.
Hit by a car
A dog that gets up and walks away can still be seriously injured; internal bleeding can look like a minor limp for the first few hours.
Breathing distress
Gasping, very rapid breathing, or pale, blue or gray gums need immediate attention. Come straight in.
Vomiting that will not stop
Repeated vomiting, blood in the vomit, or vomiting with a swollen belly is an emergency, not a wait-and-see.
Wounds and bleeding
Bleeding you cannot slow with pressure, a dog attack, or a wound with tissue or bone visible needs to be seen now.
Collapse or a seizure
Collapse, a seizure, or a dog that cannot stand needs immediate care. During a seizure, move furniture away and do not put your hands near the mouth.
Not sure? Call (714) 274-9305 and describe what you are seeing. We would rather talk it through than have you wait.
What happens when you walk in
How an emergency visit works
Call on the way
Tell us whether it is a dog or a cat, their age and what is happening. We prepare while you drive.
Checked as soon as you arrive
The most critical patients are seen first, so you may still wait even if the waiting room looks quiet.
Stabilize and diagnose
Oxygen, fluids and pain relief as needed, then bloodwork, digital X-ray or ultrasound — all in-house.
Treatment plan and estimate
We explain what we have found, what we recommend, and what it will cost before we proceed.
Monitoring, or home
Patients who need continued care stay with us; most hospitalized patients are monitored overnight by a veterinary technician, with a veterinarian on call. Going home comes with clear written discharge instructions.
Surgery
An in-house surgical suite
When an emergency needs surgery, it happens here, in the same building as the laboratory, imaging and ICU. That includes GDV (bloat) surgery, foreign-body surgery for a swallowed object, and mass removal. Anesthesia is monitored continuously, including ECG, blood pressure, capnography and pulse oximetry, and recovery is in our ICU.
Before we treat
Once we have examined your pet, we explain what we have found, what we recommend, and what it will cost before we proceed. If cost is a concern, tell us — when medically appropriate, there may be more than one reasonable way to approach a problem. We accept CareCredit, Scratchpay and Cherry.
Not sure it is an emergency? Problems that should be seen today but are not life-threatening go to urgent care, same building, same team.
Where we are
Serving Huntington Beach and nearby cities
We are at 6937 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. We see emergencies from Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach, Garden Grove, Los Alamitos and Costa Mesa. Call (714) 274-9305 on the way and we will be ready.
Which visit is this?
Choose the Right Care for Your Pet
From routine wellness to urgent and emergency care, it all happens under one roof at 6937 Warner Avenue. The difference is how quickly your pet needs to be seen.
Emergency Care
Open now · until 8:30 PM
Come in now — call on the way if you can.
For potentially life-threatening conditions. No appointment needed.
Difficulty breathing · collapse · severe bleeding · suspected poisoning · a swollen or bloated abdomen · seizures · inability to urinate
Calling on the way allows our veterinary team to prepare for your pet’s arrival.
Urgent Care
Same-day care · Walk-ins welcome
When your pet needs to be seen today.
For problems that should not wait for a routine appointment but are not immediately life-threatening.
Vomiting or diarrhea · limping or pain · ear or eye problems · wounds · decreased appetite · sudden changes in behavior or energy
Wellness & Preventive Care
Appointments available
Keeping healthy pets healthy.
Preventive care and planned medical visits, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery consultations, dermatology, and routine diagnostics.
Not sure which type of care your pet needs? Call us. Tell us what you’re seeing, and our veterinary team can help you determine how quickly your pet should be evaluated.
Common questions
Questions we are asked
Do I need an appointment for a dog emergency?
No. No appointment is needed for emergency cases. Walk in during our open hours, and call (714) 274-9305 on the way so our team can prepare for your pet’s arrival.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 8:30 PM, and until 6 PM on Tuesday, and closed on Sundays. New emergencies are accepted until 8 PM (6 PM Tuesdays). The hours line at the top of this page shows whether we are open right now.
Where do I go after hours?
When we are closed, emergency cases are referred to VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital in Fountain Valley, which is open 24/7. We refer our own patients there.
What will an emergency visit cost?
Every emergency is different, so we give you an estimate after examining your dog and before we treat. We accept CareCredit, Scratchpay and Cherry. More on what surgery costs.
Come in, or call us on the way
If your pet needs to be seen, call and tell us what is happening. We will tell you what to do next and get ready for you before you arrive.
- Address
- 6937 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - Hours
- Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 8:30 PM · Tue to 6 PMSunday: closed.
- Phone
- (714) 274-9305