Schedule an Appointment
When you are ready to schedule your pet’s appointment with a trusted holistic veterinarian in San Marcos, give us a call.
Compassionate Care When Your Pet Needs It Most
When something suddenly seems wrong with your pet, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. At East & West Animal Hospital, we provide urgent and emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats, with a focus on prompt evaluation, stabilization, diagnostics, and compassionate treatment.
If you’re concerned about your pet’s condition, please call us as soon as possible so our team can help determine the most appropriate next step.
Seek immediate veterinary attention if your pet is experiencing signs such as:
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe bleeding
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness or collapse
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Significant or sudden pain
- A swollen or distended abdomen
- Trauma or serious injury
- Pale or abnormal-colored gums
- Severe weakness or unusual lethargy
- Difficulty urinating
- Other sudden or concerning changes in behavior or health
When in doubt, it’s always appropriate to contact a veterinary professional for guidance.
Our Urgent & Emergency Services
Depending on your pet’s condition, our team may provide:
- Emergency examination and stabilization
- Blood work and laboratory diagnostics
- Digital radiographs and ultrasound
- Pain management
- Fluid therapy and supportive care
- Monitoring of vital signs and organ function
- Treatment for gastrointestinal foreign bodies
- Treatment for urinary obstructions
- Wound and injury care
- Emergency surgery when appropriate
- CPR and other life-saving interventions when indicated
Our in-house diagnostic capabilities allow us to evaluate many urgent conditions efficiently and begin appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.
Extended Hours for Urgent Care
We understand that pets don’t always get sick during regular business hours. East & West Animal Hospital is open until 8 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and we are also open Saturdays to provide additional access to veterinary care when your primary veterinarian may be closed.
Need 24-Hour Emergency Care?
If your pet needs emergency care outside of our regular hours or requires 24-hour specialty emergency services, we recommend:
Veterinary Specialty Hospital – 24 Hour ER
2055 Montiel Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (760) 466-0600
Here When You Need Us
Whether your pet needs urgent attention or you’re unsure how serious their symptoms may be, our team is here to help. Please call East & West Animal Hospital before bringing your pet in whenever possible so we can provide guidance and prepare for their arrival.
