Pet Emergencies
During our open hours, call us right away at (705) 544-7387. After hours, call the regional small animal emergency line at (705) 410-6428.
What should I do if my pet has an emergency?
During our hours
Call us at (705) 544-7387 before you leave home so our team can get ready for you. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Saturday hours vary, so please call ahead.
(705) 544-7387After hours, weekends and holidays
Call (705) 410-6428. This line connects you to Vet Wise, a teletriage service where a registered veterinary technician will assess your pet’s needs. If your pet needs to be seen, Vet Wise will page the local veterinarian on call, from our team or Temiskaming Veterinary Services.
(705) 410-6428Signs your pet needs emergency care
Call right away if your pet has any of these:
- Trouble breathing, or blue or very pale gums
- Collapse, weakness or not being able to stand
- A seizure, or more than one in a day
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Eating something toxic (medication, antifreeze, chocolate, lilies in cats, rodent bait)
- Straining to urinate with little or nothing coming out, especially male cats
- A swollen belly with retching but no vomit
- Being hit by a car, a fall, or a bite wound
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea, especially with blood
- An eye injury, or sudden squinting or swelling
- Trouble giving birth
- Overheating, or signs of extreme pain
If you’re not sure, call. It’s always fine to ask.
Where is the nearest 24-hour animal hospital?
Some pets need overnight intensive care, complex surgery or life support that can’t be provided locally. In that case, the nearest 24-hour emergency hospitals are south of us. Please call ahead while you’re on the way.
Veterinary Emergency, Urgent Care and Referral Clinic of York Region, Newmarket
About 5 hours from Englehart.
Get directionsHorse, livestock and farm emergencies
We’re a small animal hospital, so we can’t treat horses or livestock. Call the Temiskaming large animal emergency team at (705) 647-7009. They offer farm calls in the New Liskeard area. If you’re farther away, you may need to bring your animal to their haul-in facility for treatment.
Common questions
What number do I call for a pet emergency after hours?
Call (705) 410-6428. A registered veterinary technician with Vet Wise will assess your pet and, if needed, page the local veterinarian on call from Englehart Animal Hospital or Temiskaming Veterinary Services.
Can I bring my pet in for an emergency during the day?
Yes. Call us at (705) 544-7387 before you leave so our team can prepare. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday hours vary.
Where is the nearest 24-hour emergency vet to Englehart?
The closest is Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Barrie, about 4.5 hours away, at (705) 722-0377. The Veterinary Emergency, Urgent Care and Referral Clinic of York Region in Newmarket is about 5 hours away, at (905) 953-5351.
Do you see horses or livestock in an emergency?
No. For horses, livestock and farm animals, call the Temiskaming large animal emergency team at (705) 647-7009.