24/7 Emergency Veterinarians in Arkansas
Find emergency and critical care veterinary hospitals open nights, weekends, and holidays across Arkansas.
Go immediately for: difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, suspected poisoning, seizures, inability to urinate, bloated/hard abdomen, severe vomiting/diarrhea, collapse, severe pain, eye injuries, or heatstroke. When in doubt, call ahead—emergency vets can help you determine if your situation requires immediate care.
Life-Threatening Emergencies - Go Now
- Difficulty breathing, blue gums, choking
- Severe bleeding that won't stop with pressure
- Suspected poisoning or toxin ingestion
- Seizures lasting more than 2-3 minutes or multiple seizures
- Inability to urinate despite straining
- Bloated, hard, distended abdomen (especially large breeds)
- Collapse, unconsciousness, or extreme weakness
- Severe injury from trauma (hit by car, fall, attack)
- Heatstroke symptoms in summer
- Severe allergic reaction (facial swelling, hives, vomiting)
Call ahead if possible, but don't delay getting to the clinic. Minutes matter in true emergencies.
What to Bring to Emergency Vet
- Your dog (restrained/crated for safety during transport)
- Medical records if available (vaccination history, medications)
- List of any medications or supplements your dog takes
- Sample of vomit or stool if applicable
- Packaging from any toxin or medication ingested
- Payment method—emergency care requires payment at time of service
- Your regular vet's contact info for follow-up coordination
Emergency Veterinary Clinics
After Emergency Care
Emergency clinics provide stabilization and critical care, but you'll typically need to follow up with your regular veterinarian for ongoing treatment. Keep all discharge paperwork and medications. Call your regular vet the next business day to schedule follow-up.