Urgent Care

Companion Animal Hospital Norridge offers urgent care for pets in need on a call-ahead appointment basis. We provide care for sick or injured pets that cannot wait until the next day for treatment.

Urgent Care hours:

Thursday: 12pm – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Please Call Our Team Today To Triage Your Pet

What Cases Will We See?

  • Bite Wounds or Lacerations
  • Ear Problem
  • Eye Problem
  • Vomiting or Diarrhea
  • Limping
  • Fleas or Worms
  • Allergies or Skin problems
  • Toxin ingestion
  • Paw or Nail issue
  • Collapse
  • Lethargy
  • Abscess
  • Urinary Problems/ Accidents inside
  • Coughing/Sneezing
  • Anal gland issues (scooting, licking)
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Hives/swelling/reactions
  • End of Life/ Euthanasia
  • Bad Breath
  • Fever
  • Constipation
  • And more!

At Companion Animal Hospital Norridge, we provide veterinary services for a variety of conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Our trained veterinarians and nurses, supported by advanced diagnostic tools, are here to help. We offer blood work, x-rays, ultrasound, and have an in-house pharmacy, enabling timely diagnosis and treatment for our patients. In cases where 24-hour critical nursing care or advanced treatments are necessary, we will stabilize your pet and refer them to specialty hospitals if needed.

For after-hours urgent medical issues, please visit one of the nearby emergency hospitals:

FAQ and hospital responses

We prefer you call ahead to be added to our schedule. Patients will be prioritized and triaged based on their symptoms and conditions. Any patient needing medical attention, but not life threatening, may be asked to wait.
The urgent care exam fee is $140.00 and will be due at the time of service. Additional service & treatment pricing will vary.
For the safety of your pet and our staff, please allow our trained professionals to care for your pet. We will ensure that you are placed in a comfortable exam or waiting room and will communicate with you regularly.
We recommend all pets return to their primary care veterinarian in the time recommended by our urgent care doctor.
Yes, you can take your pet home tonight. There will be cases that require transfer to the 24-hour Specialty hospital for round-the-clock care. Some stable patients may stay the night here to have a procedure or additional testing during our normal business hours.
Dogs, Cats
Each patient will be triaged and assessed by a trained professional. Critical life-threatening conditions will take precedence. The severity of your pet’s condition, as well as when your pet was added to our schedule, will determine when the doctor will be in to talk to you and examine your pet.
We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Care Credit and Scratch Pay. All payment is due at the time of service.
Given that there are many different insurances available now, you are responsible for calling to determine your specific coverage. Payment will be due at the time of service, then you coordinate with your specific insurance for reimbursement.
Outpatient cases will be instructed to schedule any rechecks or follow-up care with their primary care veterinarian. We will ensure that all patient exam notes, and diagnostic test results are completed and sent home with you so that you may provide them to your primary care veterinarian.
No, you will coordinate a pickup time with our veterinary staff. All pets must be picked up by the time designated by our team.

What's Next

  • 1

    Call us or schedule an
    appointment online.

  • 2

    Meet with a doctor for an
    initial exam.

  • 3

    Put a plan together for
    your pet.

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