If you think your pet is having an emergency, call us right away at (604) 770-4346. If we are closed, go straight to your nearest 24-hour emergency animal hospital.
Signs your pet needs emergency care
- Difficulty breathing
- Hit by a vehicle
- Collapse or unable to stand
- Seizure
- Bleeding that will not stop
- Straining or unable to urinate
- Suspected poisoning
- Severe injury
- Unresponsive
If you see any of these, do not wait for an appointment.
During our open hours
We see emergencies during our open hours. Call before you come in if you can, so our team is ready for you and can advise you on the way.
When we are closed
North Vancouver Pet Hospital is not a 24-hour hospital. Outside our open hours, go directly to a 24-hour emergency animal hospital. The closest one to us is:
VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
2303 Alberta Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 4A7
(604) 879-3737
Open 24 hours, every day. No appointment needed.
If it is safe to do so, please call them while you are on your way.
If you think your pet has swallowed something harmful
Call one of these lines any time, day or night. Both charge a consultation fee.
Pet Poison Helpline – 855-764-7661
ASPCA Animal Poison Control – 888-426-4435
Bring the packaging with you if you have it.
Finding us
3022 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2P1
(604) 770-4346