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Emergency
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24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care in Rockwall, TX
At Rockwall Urgent Vet, we have dedicated ourselves to providing urgent and emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats in Rockwall, Texas, since our founding. Our team of highly skilled veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians combines extensive emergency care experience with a passionate commitment to treating every pet with the same compassion and attention wed give our own. Operating on a triage basis ensures the most critical cases receive immediate attention, while our state-of-the-art facility offers digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, and emergency surgical capabilities. We maintain round-the-clock availability for urgent cases, though our physical hours are Tuesday-Friday 2:00pm-12:00am and Saturday-Monday 10:00am-12:00am.Our commitment to transparency includes upfront cost communication, and we accept CareCredit and ScratchPay financing options. The experience of our team, including specialists like Dr. Sandy Lomeli and Dr. Michael Ouverson, ensures pets receive expert care during unexpected health crises. Our facility handles ingestion emergencies, trauma cases, and critical care stabilization, with overnight hospitalization available when necessary. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our staffs compassionate approach and the skillful treatment that has resolved acute conditions for patients like Louren Cs shepherd and Nique Ks Bella.
Services
Urgent Care
Emergency Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
ER Triage
Overnight Hospitalization
In-House Laboratory
Trauma Treatment
Critical Care Monitoring
Emergency Triage
Highlights and features
- We operate on a triage basis to prioritize critical pet emergencies
- Our team includes experienced emergency veterinary specialists
- 24/7 availability for urgent pet health crises
- Advanced diagnostics including digital radiology and ultrasound
- Transparent communication about treatment options and costs
What people say
Compassionate care
Amazing vet
Positive experience
Genuine concern
Respected our time
Services
Emergency Surgery
Our emergency surgical services address critical conditions requiring immediate intervention. The team performs procedures like foreign body removal, wound repair, and trauma stabilization using advanced monitoring equipment. Post-operative care includes comprehensive pain management and detailed recovery instructions for home care.
Urgent Care
We provide immediate treatment for pets experiencing sudden illness, injury, or toxic ingestion outside regular veterinary hours. Our triage system ensures the most critical cases receive priority attention while maintaining transparency about all treatment options and associated costs.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our in-house diagnostics include digital radiology and ultrasound imaging for rapid assessment of internal conditions. These tools help identify fractures, organ dysfunction, and internal bleeding with minimal radiation exposure and faster results compared to traditional methods.
ER Triage
Critical triage services evaluate medical urgency upon arrival, focusing on life-threatening conditions like bloat, severe bleeding, and respiratory distress. The experienced veterinary team initiates stabilization measures before discussing diagnostic and treatment options with pet owners.
Overnight Hospitalization
After emergency treatment, we offer 24/7 hospitalization for pets needing continuous monitoring and supportive care. Services include vital sign tracking, IV fluid administration, pain management, and nutritional support to ensure optimal recovery during critical recovery phases.
People
Dr. Sandy Lomeli
Veterinarian
Dr. Lomeli brings extensive emergency veterinary experience to Rockwall Urgent Vet, providing skilled medical attention to urgent pet care cases while maintaining compassionate patient treatment.
Dr. Michael Ouverson
Veterinarian
Dr. Ouverson applies his emergency care expertise to critical pet health situations, combining medical proficiency with compassionate treatment approaches during urgent veterinary interventions.
Sam Gillis
Practice Manager
As practice manager, Sam oversees clinic operations while maintaining the highest standards of patient care coordination and client communication in urgent veterinary medicine.
Dr. Sarah Byrd
Veterinarian
Dr. Byrd contributes expertise in urgent pet care, demonstrating exceptional diagnostic skills and compassionate treatment approaches during overnight hospitalization cases and critical medical emergencies.
Karma Tolleson
Lead Technician
As lead technician, Karma plays vital role in emergency care execution, applying technical expertise to diagnostic procedures and treatment implementation while maintaining patient comfort in urgent veterinary situations.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available after regular business hours?
Our urgent care services operate Tuesday-Friday 2:00pm-12:00am and Saturday-Monday 10:00am-12:00am for critical pet health situations.
Do you provide surgical treatment for emergency pet injuries?
Yes, our team performs emergency surgical procedures including wound repair, foreign body removal, and trauma stabilization.
What diagnostic capabilities does your clinic offer?
We have digital radiology, ultrasound imaging, and in-house laboratory testing for rapid diagnosis of urgent medical conditions.
How are urgent pet care cases prioritized?
We use medical triage to prioritize cases based on urgency rather than arrival time, ensuring critical patients receive immediate attention.
What payment options are available for urgent veterinary care?
We accept CareCredit, ScratchPay financing, and can discuss payment arrangements for emergency pet treatment needs.
Can I get overnight care for my recovering pet?
Our clinic provides continuous overnight monitoring and supportive care for pets needing post-operative or critical recovery treatment.
